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Liberal transfusion may improve outcomes in myocardial infarction and anemia
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Optical coherence tomography-guided angioplasty reduces adverse events compared to angiography guidance
Optical coherence tomography-guided angioplasty reduces adverse events compared to angiography guidance
1. Major cardiac events were significantly lower in the OCT-guided group compared to the angiography-guided group. 2. Stroke, bleeding events, and nephropathy showed no significant difference between groups. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: The...
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AHA and ACC Update Cardiovascular Management Guideline for Noncardiac Surgery
AHA and ACC Update Cardiovascular Management Guideline for Noncardiac Surgery
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Body Roundness Index Trajectory Tied to Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
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Liberal transfusion may improve outcomes in myocardial infarction and anemia
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1. In this secondary analysis of the MINT trial, 30-day risks for the composite outcome of death and recurrent myocardial infarction increased with lower hemoglobin thresholds for transfusion among patients with acute myocardial infarction. 2. Given the imprecision...
Optical coherence tomography-guided angioplasty reduces adverse events compared to angiography guidance
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1. Major cardiac events were significantly lower in the OCT-guided group compared to the angiography-guided group. 2. Stroke, bleeding events, and nephropathy showed no significant difference between groups. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: The...
AHA and ACC Update Cardiovascular Management Guideline for Noncardiac Surgery
AHA and ACC Update Cardiovascular Management Guideline for Noncardiac Surgery
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H2FPEF Score Improves Heart Failure Prediction in HCM
H2FPEF Score Improves Heart Failure Prediction in HCM
The H2FPEF score, a prognostic tool for diagnosing heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, proved useful for risk stratification in HCM.
Body Roundness Index Trajectory Tied to Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Body Roundness Index Trajectory Tied to Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A higher body roundness index (BRI) trajectory is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online Sept. 25 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Man...
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