CaroSpir, a Liquid Form of Spironolactone, Now Available in Unit Dose Cups
The new packaging allows for ease of administration and convenience.
Cardiovascular Disease
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
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
Statin Initiation Linked to Greater Progression of Diabetes
Each individual component of the composite outcome was significantly higher among statin users
Physical Activity Reduces Cardiovascular Mortality in Hemodialysis Population
Even occasional physical activity was linked to a decreased risk for death from any cause, investigators reported.
Zero CAC Score Does Not Rule Out Atherosclerosis
9.2% of those with zero CAC and intermediate 10-year atherosclerotic CVD risk had CCTA-verified atherosclerosis
The Role of Statins in COVID-19: A Focus on Patients With CV Risk Factors
An overview of the role of statins in reducing in-hospital deaths due to COVID-19, using findings from the American Heart Association’s COVID-19 Cardiovascular Disease Registry.
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