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Elevations in cardiac troponin (cTn) after long bouts of aerobic exercise are not associated with subclinical coronary artery ...
Outcomes in the observational study were better among patients treated by surgeons who regularly do ablations.
The test of nonaerobic functioning may raise awareness that people need to work on balance and flexibility as they age.
Responding to MAUDE data, some have safety concerns but others aren’t surprised to see more events in higher-risk patients.
Though the Acurate neo and neo2 valves are no longer available, there are lessons here for other self-expanding TAVI ...
Most cases are subclinical, but given the newness of the therapy, it’s necessary to keep tabs on the issue going forward.
Using the PREVENT risk equation, one-fifth were at high risk over 10 years, rising to two-thirds over the next 30 years.
However, acquired hospitals may be inappropriately selecting patients and doing more profitable cardiac caths.
Lp(a) only modestly improved prediction when added to risk estimates, but it still can be used to personalize care.
Clinicians should assess frailty more formally before PCI, so the knowledge can help guide discussions with patients, say ...
Only a minority consistently meet timely targets set out by the AHA and ACC. This is a “call to action,” Harold Dauerman says ...
Alcohol is a hot topic—the new statement sums up the evidence and provides ways to help patients understand the risks.