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Cautious Optimism for Surgical LAA Closure for People Without Afib

Meta-analysis suggested lower stroke risk, but more definitive trial is not expected until 2032

Sep 12, 2024
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Defibrillator Positioning; PFA for PVC Ablation; Harvey Weinstein's Heart Surgery

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Sep 10, 2024
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Weinstein's Emergency Condition; Georgia Doctor Killed in Crash; Cantaloupe Recalled

Health news and commentary gathered by ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ staff

Sep 10, 2024
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Comparing Fecal Immunochemical Tests; CVD Blood Test for Women

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Sep 07, 2024
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Balloon Angioplasty 'Lite' Improves Key Intracranial Stenosis Outcomes

Trial from China provides proof-of-concept for stroke risk reduction in symptomatic cases

Sep 05, 2024
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Oral Anticoagulation and TAVR Together: A Recipe for Trouble

Continued OAC failed to meet noninferiority in POPular PAUSE TAVI

Sep 03, 2024
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TAVR's Win in Women; Chest Pressure During Cardioversion; Doc Goes to Space

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Sep 03, 2024
Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.
Invasive Strategy for NSTEMI in the Elderly: Fears Don't Pan Out in SENIOR-RITA

Trial paints a fuller picture of risk-benefit in complex patient population

Sep 03, 2024
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Opinion
The Widowmaker: Clarifying the Record for Our Patients

Fear shouldn't drive medical intervention

Sep 03, 2024
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ESC Streamlines Cardiovascular Guidelines

Afib, hypertension, and others get updates with simplifications

Sep 03, 2024
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Afib Ablation Delivers in First Sham-Controlled Study

More conclusive evidence for benefits on Afib burden, QoL

Sep 02, 2024
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DOAC Monotherapy Bests Dual Antithrombotic Therapy for Afib Plus Coronary Disease

Bleeding reduced -- without risk of ischemic events -- versus dual antithrombotic in Korean trial

Sep 01, 2024
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Stenting, TAVR Make Sense Packaged Together for Some Patients

NOTION-3 trial informs care for those with severe AS and stable CAD

Sep 01, 2024
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Another Trial Sides With MitraClip for Functional Mitral Regurgitation

RESHAPE-HF2 has provocative implications for a wider pool of TEER candidates

Aug 31, 2024
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