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Cautious Optimism for Surgical LAA Closure for People Without Afib

— Meta-analysis suggested lower stroke risk, but more definitive trial is not expected until 2032

 A computer rendering of a left atrial appendage closure device deployment.

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Comparing Fecal Immunochemical Tests; CVD Blood Test for Women

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Sep 07, 2024
TBI Blood Biomarkers Show Accuracy Within 30 Minutes of Injury

GFAP outperformed other measures tested

Sep 06, 2024
$300M Lawsuit for Hospital Where RN Is Accused of Replacing Fentanyl With Tap Water

Suit says the hospital failed to monitor medication administration procedures

Sep 04, 2024
Oral Anticoagulation and TAVR Together: A Recipe for Trouble

Continued OAC failed to meet noninferiority in POPular PAUSE TAVI

Sep 03, 2024
$300M Lawsuit for Hospital Where RN Is Accused of Replacing Fentanyl With Tap Water

Suit says the hospital failed to monitor medication administration procedures

Oral Anticoagulation and TAVR Together: A Recipe for Trouble

Continued OAC failed to meet noninferiority in POPular PAUSE TAVI

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Invasive Strategy for NSTEMI in the Elderly: Fears Don't Pan Out in SENIOR-RITA

Trial paints a fuller picture of risk-benefit in complex patient population

Sep 03, 2024
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Opinion
The Widowmaker: Clarifying the Record for Our Patients

Fear shouldn't drive medical intervention

Sep 03, 2024
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Afib Ablation Delivers in First Sham-Controlled Study

More conclusive evidence for benefits on Afib burden, QoL

Sep 02, 2024
ESC over a photo of ExCeL London conference and exhibition center.
Another Trial Sides With MitraClip for Functional Mitral Regurgitation

RESHAPE-HF2 has provocative implications for a wider pool of TEER candidates

Aug 31, 2024
ESC over a photo of ExCeL London conference and exhibition center.
TriClip's 'Soft' Benefits Affirmed in Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation

Randomized trial "highly encouraging" for making patients feel and function better

Aug 31, 2024
ESC over a photo of ExCeL London conference and exhibition center.
Pause or Keep RAS Inhibitors Before Surgery? Take Your Pick.

Either choice is "acceptable" based on randomized study

Aug 31, 2024
ESC over a photo of ExCeL London conference and exhibition center.
Stopping Beta-Blockers Did Not Go as Planned for Long-Time Users

No benefit to beta-blocker interruption among MI survivors using them for secondary prevention

Aug 30, 2024
ESC over a photo of ExCeL London conference and exhibition center.
Another Injectable Toxoid Vaccine Flops for C. Diff

It's time to look at oral vaccines to prevent C. difficile infections, experts say

Aug 28, 2024
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FDA Could Soon Limit Use of Only Drug for COVID Prevention

Pemivibart may have reduced activity against growing variant KP.3.1.1, agency warns

Aug 27, 2024
FDA EUA Pemivibart (Pemgarda) over a photo of the packaging and vial of Pemgarda.
Can Flu Antivirals Treat Severe Cases or Prevent Influenza?

Many questions remain unanswered due to weak data

Aug 26, 2024
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Researchers Hit the Road to Learn Why CVD and COPD Are Rampant in the Rural South

"No race is spared, although people of color fare worse," says project leader

Aug 19, 2024
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In-Hospital Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance Declined Over 13 Years

In-tandem reductions at VA centers suggest antimicrobial stewardship works, researchers say

Aug 15, 2024
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One in Four Brain Injury Patients Who Appear Unresponsive Respond Covertly

Functional MRI and EEG detect awareness in coma or vegetative states

Aug 14, 2024
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Bleeding Better Controlled When Protamine Is Part of TAVR Wrap-Up Routine

ACE-PROTAVI trial tested upfront vs selective use of heparin reversal agent

Aug 14, 2024
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