Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

Mortality Similar With Torsemide, Furosemide for Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure

Publish Date February 3, 2023

No significant difference seen in all-cause mortality or all-cause hospitalization over 12 months

Weightlifting Linked to Lower Risk for All-Cause, CVD Mortality

Publish Date February 2, 2023

Adults reporting weightlifting 1 to 2 times/week in addition to moderate-to-vigorous physical activity had lowest risk

RenalGuard Granted Breakthrough Designation for Cardiac Surgery-Related AKI

Publish Date January 31, 2023

AKI occurs in up to 30% of patients having cardiac surgery.

Left Atrial Reservoir Strain Plus CHA₂DS₂-VASc Ups Stroke Prediction

Publish Date January 31, 2023

Addition of left atrial reservoir strain also yields predicted net benefit in people without prior a-fib or stroke

Kidney, CV Outcomes Compared After Partial vs Radical Nephrectomy for RCC

Publish Date January 30, 2023

The decision to undergo partial instead of radical nephrectomy should be individualized, according to investigators.

Invasive Cardiac Care Less Likely in Veterans With CKD

Publish Date January 30, 2023

Inadequately treated acute coronary syndrome can result in heart failure and early death.

Outcomes Superior With CABG Versus Multivessel PCI

Publish Date January 30, 2023

CABG linked to lower hospital mortality, fewer hospital admissions at 3 years, less repeat PCI, improved 3-year survival

Cardiovascular Mortality Rate Has Decreased in Nondialysis CKD Population

Publish Date January 27, 2023

Deaths from ischemic heart diseases and cerebrovascular diseases have decreased among patients with nondialysis-dependent CKD.

Novel Oral Anticoagulant Fast Tracked for Patients With ESRD and Atrial Fibrillation

Publish Date January 27, 2023

Tecarfarin is a novel oral vitamin K antagonist with a similar mechanism of action to warfarin, though it is metabolized differently.

Coronary Heart Disease Testing Before Kidney Transplantation May Be Unwarranted

Publish Date January 23, 2023

Testing for coronary heart disease before kidney transplantation is common practice, but may not be warranted for all patients, according to investigators.