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Weekend Edition: New guidelines on valvular heart disease | Metformin & COVID-19 | Cardiologist rescued after gunfight
Saturday, December 19, 2020
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High blood pressure, even for a short period of time, can accelerate cognitive decline

"The findings suggest hypertension needs to be prevented, diagnosed and effectively treated in adults of any age to preserve cognitive function," one researcher observed. 

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High blood pressure, even for a short period of time, can accelerate cognitive decline

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"The findings suggest hypertension needs to be prevented, diagnosed and effectively treated in adults of any age to preserve cognitive function," one researcher observed. 
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American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association share new recommendations for managing valvular heart disease

The new document, published in both the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation, highlights the significant progress researchers and clinicians have made in this area in recent years.

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American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association share new recommendations for managing valvular heart disease

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The new document, published in both the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation, highlights the significant progress researchers and clinicians have made in this area in recent years.
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Metformin boosts survival for female COVID-19 patients with obesity, type 2 diabetes

These trends were not observed among male COVID-19 patients.

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Metformin boosts survival for female COVID-19 patients with obesity, type 2 diabetes

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These trends were not observed among male COVID-19 patients.
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Ticagrelor vs. prasugrel for severe heart attack patients undergoing PCI

A new study, published in Circulation, tracked how each drug helped STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI. 

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Ticagrelor vs. prasugrel for severe heart attack patients undergoing PCI

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A new study, published in Circulation, tracked how each drug helped STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI. 
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Imaging update: CT-FFR is safe and feasible for patients with severe aortic stenosis

The noninvasive treatment option could potentially improve care for many patients, including those scheduled to undergo TAVR. 

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USPSTF updates its stance on aspirin use to prevent CVD, sees no benefit for patients 60 or older.
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Imaging update: CT-FFR is safe and feasible for patients with severe aortic stenosis

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USPSTF updates its stance on aspirin use to prevent CVD, sees no benefit for patients 60 or older.
The noninvasive treatment option could potentially improve care for many patients, including those scheduled to undergo TAVR. 
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Police rescue kidnapped cardiologist after deadly gunfight

The cardiologist had been held against his will for nearly one week. 

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Gunman kills 4, including his former doctor, in Oklahoma hospital shooting.
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Police rescue kidnapped cardiologist after deadly gunfight

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Gunman kills 4, including his former doctor, in Oklahoma hospital shooting.
The cardiologist had been held against his will for nearly one week. 
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Scientists share breakthrough that could limit heart valve disease, help patients avoid replacement surgery

After 15 years of dedicated research, a cardiologist-led team of scientists thinks their work could dramatically change patient care.

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Scientists share breakthrough that could limit heart valve disease, help patients avoid replacement surgery

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After 15 years of dedicated research, a cardiologist-led team of scientists thinks their work could dramatically change patient care.
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors increase risk of myocarditis, arrhythmias, heart failure and CV death

The study’s authors tracked data from more than 13,000 patients with malignant melanoma and more than 25,000 patients with lung cancer.

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Immune checkpoint inhibitors increase risk of myocarditis, arrhythmias, heart failure and CV death

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The study’s authors tracked data from more than 13,000 patients with malignant melanoma and more than 25,000 patients with lung cancer.
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Why patients living with HIV face a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease

The NIH-funded study was published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology.

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Why patients living with HIV face a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease

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The NIH-funded study was published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology.
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Cardiac surgery outcomes in UK improve when patients pay for procedure, skip government-funded option

Researchers noted that these patients received care in the same hospitals and were treated by the same physicians. So why the difference in outcomes? 

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While a vast majority of heart transplants in the United States are successful, unplanned hospitalizations after the procedures are still incredibly common. Top 10 reasons for readmission after heart transplant.
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Cardiac surgery outcomes in UK improve when patients pay for procedure, skip government-funded option

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While a vast majority of heart transplants in the United States are successful, unplanned hospitalizations after the procedures are still incredibly common. Top 10 reasons for readmission after heart transplant.
Researchers noted that these patients received care in the same hospitals and were treated by the same physicians. So why the difference in outcomes? 
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