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Vitamin D for Cardiovascular Prevention Runs Into Another Wall

But D-Health Trial investigators hold out hope supplements may still help selected patients

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Protocol Optimizing Meds for T2D and CVD Pushed Beyond Cardiology Alone

Endocrinologists urged to pay attention to COORDINATE trial

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Colchicine vs Afib; Winter Spike in Cardiac Arrests; Cardiologist Stabbed at Home

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Jun 27, 2023
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Bempedoic Acid Gets 'Huge' Win for Primary Prevention in the Statin-Intolerant

More positive results in CLEAR Outcomes sub-analysis

Jun 26, 2023
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While Flawed, Afib-Detecting Shopping Carts Show Promise in Early Study

Researchers plan to improve accuracy of concept in future study

Jun 23, 2023
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Ventilator Settings Linked to Success of Catheter Ablation for Afib

Low tidal volumes associated with improved 12-month clinical outcomes

Jun 22, 2023
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Earlier Detection of Cardiac Dysfunction Possible for Young Adult Cancer Survivors

A case for monitoring global longitudinal strain despite normal LVEF

Jun 20, 2023
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Colchicine's Rebirth as Cardiovascular Drug Approved by FDA

Repurposed anti-inflammatory drug may be used alone or in combination with standard meds

Jun 20, 2023
FDA APPROVED colchicine (Lodoco) over a photo of a section of an artery narrowed from atherosclerosis.
Neuroprotector Hopeful in Stroke; Late-Pandemic STEMIs; Exercise vs Risky Carotids?

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Jun 20, 2023
Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.
Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Upped Incidence of Anemia in Older Adults

An analysis of the ASPREE trial showed 100-mg aspirin led to more anemia events vs placebo

Jun 19, 2023
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Comparing Two Types of Mitral Valve Repair; Circulatory Death and Donor Hearts

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Bicuspid Aortic Valves and Aortopathy Cluster Among Close Relatives

Large study supports wider screening of family members of probands

Jun 15, 2023
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