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AHA: Zetia May Cut CV Events in Japanese Seniors

Results from EWTOPIA75 trial not enough to change practice, experts says

AHA: In-hospital Entresto Safe, Beneficial in HFrEF

PIONEER-HF shows improved biomarkers and possibly outcomes too

AHA: Fish Oil, Vitamin D Not VITAL to Heart Health

VITAL trial also showed no benefits for cancer incidence with both supplements

AHA: Lipid Guidelines to Headline Meeting

Exercise, fish oil, Entresto in acute HF, and an anti-inflammatory also in the spotlight

Parental Injury Tied to Troubled Sleep for the Kids

Teenagers, children of parents with both PTSD and TBI at increased risk

Possible Malingering in PTSD, TBI Cases Calls for Careful Analysis

Study highlights challenges in diagnosis, treatment in veterans and general population

Expert Panel: Cap Oxygen Saturation at 96% for Acutely Ill Patients

Recommends special caution for stroke, MI patients

FDA Rejects Canakinumab in CVD Prevention

CANTOS data not enough to expand indication

Morning Break: Human Side of Addiction; Eyeing Da Vinci's Genius; No CV Indication for Ilaris

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the 番茄社区 staff

FDA Approves Rivaroxaban for CV Prevention in CAD, PAD

Low dose to arrive in the U.S. next week

Medical 'Dog Wash' Cuts Risk of MRSA Spread From Therapy Dogs

Pilot study of intervention in pediatric oncology ward shows promising results

CHEST Meeting Attendees Will 'Learn by Doing'

Interactive sessions to highlight San Antonio conference

What 'New Amsterdam' Gets Wrong

John Higgins, MD, highlights lapses in NBC pilot episode -- but gives a thumbs-up too

Don't Lie About Dying Patients' Pain

Because sometimes, yes, they suffered

TCT: Lab Study Questions Washing Protocols for Bioprosthetic Heart Valves

Suggests increased leaflet thrombosis risk when storage solutions are rinsed away pre-implant

TCT: Studies Bolster Argument for Protected TAVR

Positive data ahead of CMS reimbursement decision

TCT: IVUS Tops Angiography Guidance for Stent Implantation

Intravascular ultrasound-guidance cut TVF in all-comers trial

TCT: 10 Years On, Surgery for Left Main Disease Edges Stenting

Separate studies suggest some groups do better with CABG

TCT: TAVR's Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch Problem Gets Airing

It's not just a surgical issue, according to TVT Registry data

TCT: Mitral Valve Device Promising for Milder Functional Cases

Novel transcatheter valve reduced regurgitation versus sham in small trial

Vascepa Prevents Major Cardiovascular Events, Says Manufacturer

Big win for proprietary fish-oil product

TCT: Sapien 3, CoreValve Evolut R on Par for Aortic Stenosis

Head-to-head trial also shows local, general anesthesia outcomes similar

TCT: MitraClip Saves Lives in Functional Mitral Regurgitation

Positive COAPT results may overwrite neutral MITRA-FR findings

TCT: Studies Suggest Thin May Not Always Be in for DES

Resolute Onyx, BioFreedom on par with ultra-thin Orsiro stent

TCT: Orsiro Stent has Its Day in BIOFLOW V Trial

Does this mean superiority over Xience?

TCT: Spotlight on Novel Heart Tech

Polymer valves, leaflet laceration, and more could help solve some persistent problems in valve procedures

Drop in Long-Term Stroke Complications with Newer LVAD

Data show even "mild" strokes are far from benign, though

10-Minute Headstart for the Cath Lab Helps in STEMI Emergencies

Quicker revascularization, possibly better survival seen in registry

For HFpEF, Better Heart-Lung Connection with Albuterol

Beta-agonist associated with improved exercise hemodynamic measures

Vasopressors May Contribute to ICU-Related Weakness

Association was independent of other known risk factors

Pre-Hospital Laryngeal Tube Ups Cardiac Arrest Survival

Trials cast doubt on endotracheal intubation as preferred treatment

ESC: Evidence Grows for HFpEF as Microvascular Disease

Studies on exact mechanisms, potential targets still needed

ESC: DCB Works for De Novo Stenoses in Small Coronary Vessels

Established for in-stent restenosis, DCBs make their way to native coronary arteries

ESC: Oral Antibiotics Safe for Stable Endocarditis

Switching after a period of IV antibiotics didn't raise event rates in POET trial

Declining Lung Function Associated with Heart Failure Risk

Fourfold increase in risk associated with rapid FEV1 drop

ESC: ACS Outcomes the Same for High-Sensitivity vs Standard Troponin Tests

No reduction in later events with more sensitive assay

ESC: Interatrial Shunting Safe in HFpEF, Pivotal Trial to Come

Device eases left-sided filling pressure, but to what clinical significance?

ESC: MI Redefined in International Guidelines

Fourth "Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction" issued

ESC: Tafamidis Cuts Deaths, Admissions in TTR Cardiac Amyloidosis

Plus clear advantage seen in 6-minute walk test

ESC: Xarelto Fails to Change Outcomes in Heart Failure

No death or hospitalization reduction seen in COMMANDER-HF

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