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Feb 1 2019 This Week in Cardiology
New guidelines for atrial fibrillation, PFO closure for stroke prevention, fried chicken, skipping breakfast and e-cigarettes are discussed in this week’s podcast. theheart.org on Medscape
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Post-Onset Shingles Rx Fails to Cut Ischemic Stroke Risk
The higher risk for stroke with herpes zoster was not attenuated by antivirals or Zostavax vaccination in older patients, but that shouldn't slow vaccination rates or further study. Medscape Medical News
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Statin Benefits in the Elderly: New Meta-Analysis
Statins reduce vascular events in all age groups, including people older than 75 years, concludes a new meta-analysis from the Cholesterol Treatment Trialists' Collaboration. Medscape Medical News
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DEFUSE 3: Late-Stroke Thrombectomy Benefits All Subgroups
Endovascular therapy shouldn't be withheld because of old age, mild symptoms, or late presentation in large-vessel strokes with salvageable brain tissue, subgroup analysis of the DEFUSE 3 trial suggests. Medscape Medical News
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Top 3 Mission Drivers of the American Heart Association in 2019
Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer of the American Heart Association, shares three things that will drive the American Heart Association's mission in 2019.
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Increasing Stroke Tied to Injectable Opioids, Endocarditis
The dramatic increase over the last decade in US hospitalizations for stroke from injectable drug-related infective endocarditis coincides with the surge in opioid misuse, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
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When PCI Becomes the Backup for Coronary Bypass Surgery
Results of a nationwide study suggest this scenario occurs more commonly than previously thought, and 'it's not as pretty as we think,' the senior author says. Medscape Medical News
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AF Guideline Update Prefers NOACs to Warfarin in Most Cases
More nuanced use of stroke-risk scores, percutaneous LAA occlusion, insights into AF complicating ACS, and ascendant non-vitamin-K oral anticoagulants top an AHA/ACC/HRS update to 2014 AF guidelines. Medscape Medical News
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Blood Pressure Facts: Cold & Flu Medicine
For those with high blood pressure, taking medicine for a cold or flu may carry some risks. These medicines may contain a decongestant, which can raise your blood pressure. Make sure you read the labels on over-the-counter medicines and look for warnings for those with high blood pressure. Help managing your blood pressure is at http://spr.ly/6059EuPrU.
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Weight Fluctuations May Be Deadly in Type 2 Diabetes
'Our study is consistent with significant risk associated with weight fluctuations in patients with diabetes mellitus,' the investigators conclude. Medscape Medical News
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Heart Walk 2018-2019
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PFO Closure After Stroke Shows Long-term Benefits
A new study shows a low rate of recurrent stroke with up to 17 years of follow-up. It also questions the need for lifelong use of aspirin in these patients. Medscape Medical News
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Breast Cancer and Atrial Fibrillation: A 'Multiple-Hit Phenomenon?'
A nationwide study shows that the long-term incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is elevated in patients with breast cancer, and the short-term incidence is higher among younger women. Medscape Medical News
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In-Hospital MI Linked to High Mortality Risk
Although protocols for myocardial infarctions that occur outside the hospital are standard, less is known about MIs that occur in-hospital, and new data indicate unexpectedly high mortality rates. Medscape Medical News
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Elevated BP in Younger Adults and Dementia Risk: New Insights
Are younger adults with subhypertensive blood pressure more likely to feature smaller hippocampal and other brain structures? Medscape Medical News
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Jan 25 2019 This Week in Cardiology
Aspirin for primary prevention, alcohol and Afib, high-sensitivity troponin, and women in interventional cardiology are discussed in this week’s podcast. theheart.org on Medscape
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New Data Add Fuel to Paclitaxel-Device Firestorm in PAD
Industry rallied with a phalanx of new data after a controversial meta-analysis reported a higher late mortality signal with paclitaxel-coated devices. Medscape Medical News
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