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SIR: New Prostate Technique May Help Reduce Nocturia in BPH
Procedure partially blocks blood flow to the gland and appears to ease the need to urinate
ACC: Rate, Rhythm Control Both Effective for Post-Op A-Fib
Equal number of days of hospitalization, similar complication and persistent a-fib rates
ACC: Pre-pPCI Metoprolol Doesn’t Reduce Infarct Size in STEMI
Metoprolol cut incidence of malignant arrhythmias; was not linked to increase in adverse events
ACC: Prevalence of Familial Hypercholesterolemia <2 Percent
For any given observed LDL cholesterol level, increased risk for CAD for FH mutation carriers
ACC: Pharmacist Intervention Can Cut Cardiovascular Risk
Twenty-one percent decrease in CVD risk after adjustment for baseline values, center effect
ACC: Losmapimod Doesn’t Cut Cardio Events After Acute MI
In part A of trial, no reduction in risk of composite of cardiovascular death, MI, severe recurrent ischemia
ENDO: Oxytocin Shows Promise in Overweight/Obese Men
Men receiving nasal spray of oxytocin act less impulsively and exert more control over behavior
ENDO: ‘Paleo’ Diet May Benefit Heart Health Post Menopause
Trendy eating plan may cut cholesterol, disease risks in postmenopausal women
ACC: TAVR Similar to Surgery for Intermediate-Risk Patients
Similar rate of any-cause death, disabling stroke for intermediate-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis
ACC: Ixmyelocel-T Beneficial for Heart Failure With Reduced EF
Significant reduction in primary efficacy end point with ixmyelocel-T therapy
