Blood pressure targets may need to be personalized for each patient “Our results suggest that BP targets may need to be modified depending on the CV outcome for which the patient is most at risk,” researchers said. Read more about Blood pressure targets may need to be personalized for each patient
TAVR delivers better outcomes for low-risk patients than a sutureless surgical approach The two treatment options were comparable in many ways—but TAVR was better when it came to limiting hospitalizations for heart failure. Read more about TAVR delivers better outcomes for low-risk patients than a sutureless surgical approach
Making a difference: How the US healthcare system can combat climate change A new commentary in the New England Journal of Medicine examines how today's healthcare providers can help save tomorrow. Read more about Making a difference: How the US healthcare system can combat climate change
Specialists awarded $4M grant for diabetes research The grant will support the development of smartphone apps, glucose monitoring devices and other technologies that manage diabetes.Read more about Specialists awarded $4M grant for diabetes research
Functional iron deficiency an 'important risk factor' for CVD The condition was also linked to all-cause mortality. Read more about Functional iron deficiency an 'important risk factor' for CVD
A lifetime of obesity can do serious heart damage before symptoms even occur The new study highlights yet another reason that weight control is so important to a person's cardiac health. Read more about A lifetime of obesity can do serious heart damage before symptoms even occur
Negative CT-PA scans could increase time-to-disposition in patients seen for pulmonary embolism Photo courtesy of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). Patient and environmental factors proved not to be major culprits but scan results were key, experts reported in BMC Emergency Medicine.Read more about Negative CT-PA scans could increase time-to-disposition in patients seen for pulmonary embolism
Cook Medical recalls transseptal needles due to safety concerns Multiple customers have complained about finding rust on brand new products. Read more about Cook Medical recalls transseptal needles due to safety concerns
Cigarette sales jumped during the pandemic Before the COVID-19 pandemic, sales had actually been on the decline. Read more about Cigarette sales jumped during the pandemic
Catheter-related thrombosis remains a problem—even when different midline catheters are used “Thrombosis interrupts and delays venous therapy, increases cost of care and can lead to significant adverse patient outcomes," researchers said. Read more about Catheter-related thrombosis remains a problem—even when different midline catheters are used
