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Week in Review: A warning about fish oil | Marijuana use & heart damage | More than 30,000 stent systems recalled

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Week in Review: A warning about fish oil | Marijuana use & heart damage | More than 30,000 stent systems recalled
Saturday, May 29, 2021
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Cardiologist shares a warning fish oil can no longer be considered harmless

After studying the latest research, a veteran cardiologist is no longer recommending fish oil supplements to his patients.

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Fish oil supplements are used to reduce cardiovascular disease risk, but can actually increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in some patients.
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Cardiologist shares a warning fish oil can no longer be considered harmless

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Fish oil supplements are used to reduce cardiovascular disease risk, but can actually increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in some patients.
After studying the latest research, a veteran cardiologist is no longer recommending fish oil supplements to his patients.
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CDC reviewing cases of heart damage in young adults after COVID-19 vaccination

The American Heart Association has emphasized that the benefits of being vaccinated still "enormously outweigh" the risks. 

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APP volume and share of image-guided paracentesis increased from 10.2% to 15.8%, and from 7.7% to 12.9% for thoracentesis, while Medicare reimbursement for both procedures has seen a reduction since 2012. #nursepractitioner #physicianassistant #interventionalradiology
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CDC reviewing cases of heart damage in young adults after COVID-19 vaccination

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APP volume and share of image-guided paracentesis increased from 10.2% to 15.8%, and from 7.7% to 12.9% for thoracentesis, while Medicare reimbursement for both procedures has seen a reduction since 2012. #nursepractitioner #physicianassistant #interventionalradiology
The American Heart Association has emphasized that the benefits of being vaccinated still "enormously outweigh" the risks. 
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Marijuana use linked to a greater risk of heart damage

The new analysis included imaging data from nearly 3,500 adults with no prior history of CVD.

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The new analysis, based on data from 1.6 million patients, found that a medical marijuana prescription for chronic pain may increase a person's overall arrhythmia risk. Medical marijuana
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Marijuana use linked to a greater risk of heart damage

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The new analysis, based on data from 1.6 million patients, found that a medical marijuana prescription for chronic pain may increase a person's overall arrhythmia risk. Medical marijuana
The new analysis included imaging data from nearly 3,500 adults with no prior history of CVD.
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FDA announces recall of more than 30,000 Boston Scientific stent systems after numerous injuries

In total, the recall affects 31,798 venous stent systems distributed to customers from September 2018 to April 2021.

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FDA announces recall of more than 30,000 Boston Scientific stent systems after numerous injuries

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In total, the recall affects 31,798 venous stent systems distributed to customers from September 2018 to April 2021.
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Landmark discovery provides clinicians with a ‘valuable clinical tool’ for diagnosing myocarditis

Researchers believe they have found the first blood biomarker for diagnosing myocarditis, sharing their findings in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Landmark discovery provides clinicians with a ‘valuable clinical tool’ for diagnosing myocarditis

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Researchers believe they have found the first blood biomarker for diagnosing myocarditis, sharing their findings in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Aggressive blood pressure management associated with a lower risk of heart attack, heart failure, death from CVD

Researchers completed an updated analysis of the SPRINT study, sharing their results in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Aggressive blood pressure management associated with a lower risk of heart attack, heart failure, death from CVD

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Researchers completed an updated analysis of the SPRINT study, sharing their results in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Radial access outperforms femoral access for complex PCI, but questions persist

The findings could represent a significant change in patient care, specialists wrote, but "femoral believers" may not be swayed until additional data can be reviewed. 

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Radial access outperforms femoral access for complex PCI, but questions persist

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The findings could represent a significant change in patient care, specialists wrote, but "femoral believers" may not be swayed until additional data can be reviewed. 
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Dapagliflozin a cost-effective treatment for HFrEF at its current price point

Researchers found that the SGLT2 inhibitor had similar value among patients with and without diabetes, sharing their findings in JAMA Cardiology.

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Dapagliflozin a cost-effective treatment for HFrEF at its current price point

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Researchers found that the SGLT2 inhibitor had similar value among patients with and without diabetes, sharing their findings in JAMA Cardiology.
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Eating plant-based meals late in the day lowers risk of cardiovascular disease by 10%

It's not necessarily that people should never eat meat—but eating it for breakfast instead of dinner, for example, can make a significant difference. 

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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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Eating plant-based meals late in the day lowers risk of cardiovascular disease by 10%

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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.
It's not necessarily that people should never eat meat—but eating it for breakfast instead of dinner, for example, can make a significant difference. 
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Cancer patients after PCI: Key statistics every cardiologist should know

Researchers examined data from nearly 1,200 PCI patients, sharing their findings in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

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Cancer patients after PCI: Key statistics every cardiologist should know

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Researchers examined data from nearly 1,200 PCI patients, sharing their findings in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.
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