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Electronic Nudges Improved Flu Shot Uptake in Patients With Acute MI History

A cardiovascular-focused letter led to larger improvements in vaccine uptake in Danish program

Nov 18, 2024
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Spironolactone Misses the Mark in Acute MI Without HF

Drug discontinuations may have leveled any benefit in CLEAR OASIS 9 trial

Nov 17, 2024
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Who Needs a Defibrillator After MI? FDA Recs on Inferior Vena Cava Filters

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Nov 09, 2024
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Colchicine Goes Belly-Up in a More Definitive Heart Attack Trial

Larger CLEAR OASIS 9 trial could not replicate past results

Oct 30, 2024
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Heart Attack Patients Who Receive Heparin ASAP Are Better Primed for Cath Lab

Administration at first medical contact at PCI hospital tied to more spontaneous reperfusion

Oct 29, 2024
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Stent-Like Hybrid on Track for Lofty Long-Term Goals in PCI

Stent-related events plateaued 6 months after DynamX implant

Oct 28, 2024
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Some Epilepsy Drugs Tied to Cardiovascular Events in Older People

Link likely due to enzyme-inducing antiseizure medications

Oct 02, 2024
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Comparing Fecal Immunochemical Tests; CVD Blood Test for Women

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Sep 07, 2024
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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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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
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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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Death By Firing Squad; Cancers in Millennials; Heart Attacks During COVID

Health news and commentary gathered by staff

Aug 01, 2024
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These Metals in Urine Predict Heart Disease and Death

Exposure may come from food, water, and air

Aug 01, 2024
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