GI Bleeding Up for New Users of Rivaroxaban
Compared with other DOACs, rivaroxaban linked to higher rates of GI bleeding overall and in an analysis restricted to patients with atrial fibrillation
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Higher Dietary Intake of ALA May Lower Mortality Risk
Higher dietary intake of alpha linolenic acid linked to reduced risk for mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease
Marine Omega-3 Supplements Tied to Higher Atrial Fibrillation Risk
Risk appeared to be greater in trials testing >1 g/day dosing
CaroSpir, a Liquid Form of Spironolactone, Now Available in Unit Dose Cups
The new packaging allows for ease of administration and convenience.
Transradial vs Transfemoral PCI Approaches Compared in Chronic Kidney Disease
Researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of transradial vs transfemoral access in patients with CKD undergoing PCI.
USPSTF Advises Against Starting Aspirin in ≥60s to Prevent CVD
For adults aged 40 to 59 years with 10% or greater 10-year CVD risk, decision to initiate aspirin should be individualized
IV Thrombolysis Seems Safe for Stroke, Unruptured Aneurysm
IVT seems safe in patients with acute ischemic stroke with saccular unruptured aneurysm, including large UIA
Chronic, Transient Hyperkalemia Linked With Adverse Events in CKD
In patients with nondialysis CKD, the serum potassium pattern in the previous 12 months is prognostic for major adverse events.
Cardiovascular Risk Higher With Allopurinol vs Benzbromarone in Patients With Gout
Researchers compared cardiovascular risk among patients with gout who received treatment with allopurinol vs benzbromarone.
Heart Health May Help Prevent Diabetes, Regardless of Genetics
At age 55 years, remaining lifetime risk of diabetes in the high genetic risk group was 23.5 percent for those in ideal cardiovascular health
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