Vigilance Urged for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Heparin should be terminated on suspicion of HIT; alternative anticoagulants recommended
AHRQ Communication Toolkit Can Help After Patient Harm Occurs
Toolkit helps patients, families, clinicians, and administrators discuss what happened
![A decision tool (dual antiplatelet therapy [DAPT] score) improves risk prediction for continued DAPT beyond assessment of myocardial infarction history](https://www.ehealth-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/heart0331.jpeg "DAPT Score Improves Risk Prediction of Continued DAPT")
DAPT Score Improves Risk Prediction of Continued DAPT
Score improves prediction of benefit and harm for continued DAPT therapy beyond MI history alone
Recognition of Patient Expertise Can Improve Adherence
Recognizing patient expertise in treatment decision can prevent nonadherence based on disagreement
HMI Impulses From Ultrasound Transducer Beneficial in STEMI
Prevention of microvascular obstruction with high mechanical index impulses plus PCI
Remaining Uninsured May Be Difficult to Reach Via ACA
Reaching the remaining uninsured may be difficult due to lack of Medicaid expansion on the state level
Higher HDL-C Linked to Cardiac Risk With LDL-C <2.0 mmol/L
Increased risk for cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality for patients with type 2 diabetes
Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Cancer Risk in Women
Women with new-onset AF show elevated cancer risk beyond one year of AF diagnosis
Renal Function Decline Linked to Major Adverse CV Events
Renal function decline is independent factor for cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes
Telomere Length Not Significantly Associated With Atherosclerosis
LTL, abundance of short telomeres are not independent determinants of atherosclerosis
