Blood Pressure Patterns Could Help Predict Stroke Risk
Odds increase with rapid rise in middle age
Cutting Brand-Name Drug Use Could Save U.S. $73 Billion
The nation spends more on medications than any other country
Low-Dose Alteplase Not Noninferior for Ischemic Stroke
For primary outcome of death and disability at 90 days, low dose not noninferior to standard dose
Ticagrelor Doesn’t Beat Aspirin in Ischemic Stroke, TIA
Ticagrelor not superior to aspirin for reducing composite of stroke, myocardial infarction, death
Statins Might Help Prevent Amputation in PAD Patients
Cholesterol-lowing drugs associated with reduced risk of amputation, mortality
CDC Establishes New ‘Clean Hands Count’ Campaign
Campaign urges health care professionals and patients and loved ones to keep hands clean
Poor Outcome for Rotor Ablation in A-Fib in Randomized Trial
Rotor-only ablation linked to poor outcome versus other ablation strategies in non-paroxysmal a-fib
Ablation Doesn’t Lower A-Fib Rates in Wolff-Parkinson-White
Ablation does not lower risk of a-fib across any age strata among WPW patients
Anticoagulation ‘As Needed’ May Be Safe, Effective in A-Fib
Smartphone app may help some people with atrial fibrillation take drugs on an as-needed basis
Cilostazol Doesn’t Prevent Periprocedural MI in ACS
Adjunctive loading dose of cilostazol doesn't prevent periprocedural MI in acute coronary syndrome
