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High blood pressure & AFib | Statins still effective when treating older stroke patients
Thursday, February 11, 2021
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High blood pressure associated with greater risk of atrial fibrillation

The new analysis, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, confirmed that atrial fibrillation can be prevented. 

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High blood pressure associated with greater risk of atrial fibrillation

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The new analysis, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, confirmed that atrial fibrillation can be prevented. 
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Statins still effective in older stroke patients, reducing the risk of cardiovascular events and death

The study's authors aimed to learn more about an area where clinical evidence was lacking: statin therapy for stroke patients 80 years old and older. 

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Treating elderly atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients—even those who are traditionally ineligible for direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs)—with a very low dose of edoxaban is associated with improved outcomes, according to new research published in JAMA Network Open.
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Statins still effective in older stroke patients, reducing the risk of cardiovascular events and death

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Treating elderly atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients—even those who are traditionally ineligible for direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs)—with a very low dose of edoxaban is associated with improved outcomes, according to new research published in JAMA Network Open.
The study's authors aimed to learn more about an area where clinical evidence was lacking: statin therapy for stroke patients 80 years old and older. 
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A look at the future? Engineers propose a new design for mechanical heart valves

The team behind the new-look valves hope their design will limit blood clots and boost patient care. 

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A look at the future? Engineers propose a new design for mechanical heart valves

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The team behind the new-look valves hope their design will limit blood clots and boost patient care. 
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Drinking coffee reduces the risk of heart failure—but not if it’s decaf

In fact, drinking decaffeinated coffee was associated with a significant increase in heart failure risk.

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Drinking coffee reduces the risk of heart failure—but not if it’s decaf

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In fact, drinking decaffeinated coffee was associated with a significant increase in heart failure risk.
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Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography shares new CCTA guidance

The guidance, published in full in the Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, includes updates to previous CCTA recommendations and was designed to answer common questions.

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Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography shares new CCTA guidance

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The guidance, published in full in the Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, includes updates to previous CCTA recommendations and was designed to answer common questions.
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Vegan diet associated with more weight loss, better cholesterol control than Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean diet, meanwhile, was associated with a more significant drop in systolic and diastolic blood pressure.  

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Following a plant-based diet can significantly lower a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) or dying from cardiovascular causes, according to new research published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health.[1] The study’s authors emphasized that a person can still occasionally eat meat, fish or dairy products and still see substantial benefits—the key is to keep such things to a minimum and embrace fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, teas and coffees.
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Vegan diet associated with more weight loss, better cholesterol control than Mediterranean diet

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Following a plant-based diet can significantly lower a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) or dying from cardiovascular causes, according to new research published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health.[1] The study’s authors emphasized that a person can still occasionally eat meat, fish or dairy products and still see substantial benefits—the key is to keep such things to a minimum and embrace fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, teas and coffees.
The Mediterranean diet, meanwhile, was associated with a more significant drop in systolic and diastolic blood pressure.  
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From the Magazine

Covenants & Consequences: Is Your Noncompete Set to Blow Up Your Career Plans?

From finding middle ground with prospective employers to understanding enforceability and exit strategies, here are practical approaches for reducing risks.

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Covenants & Consequences: Is Your Noncompete Set to Blow Up Your Career Plans?

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From finding middle ground with prospective employers to understanding enforceability and exit strategies, here are practical approaches for reducing risks.
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In Other News

Federal officers trying to track down scammers behind ‘massive’ counterfeit PPE stores

The duped purchasers include government agencies as well as hospitals and other medical facilities.  

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Federal officers trying to track down scammers behind ‘massive’ counterfeit PPE stores

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The duped purchasers include government agencies as well as hospitals and other medical facilities.  
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Case study: Telemonitoring patients at home may reduce COVID hospitalizations, ER visits

Provider organizations mulling telehealth entry or expansion might look to the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group for inspiration as well as edification.

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A patient has a telehealth visit with their doctor remotely in their home via video conferencing. The COVID-19 cause massive movement to telehealth since 2020.
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Case study: Telemonitoring patients at home may reduce COVID hospitalizations, ER visits

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A patient has a telehealth visit with their doctor remotely in their home via video conferencing. The COVID-19 cause massive movement to telehealth since 2020.
Provider organizations mulling telehealth entry or expansion might look to the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group for inspiration as well as edification.
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