Mortality Similar With Torsemide, Furosemide for Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure
No significant difference seen in all-cause mortality or all-cause hospitalization over 12 months
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Weightlifting Linked to Lower Risk for All-Cause, CVD Mortality
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
AKI occurs in up to 30% of patients having cardiac surgery.
Kidney, CV Outcomes Compared After Partial vs Radical Nephrectomy for RCC
The decision to undergo partial instead of radical nephrectomy should be individualized, according to investigators.
Invasive Cardiac Care Less Likely in Veterans With CKD
Inadequately treated acute coronary syndrome can result in heart failure and early death.
Outcomes Superior With CABG Versus Multivessel PCI
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
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
Tecarfarin is a novel oral vitamin K antagonist with a similar mechanism of action to warfarin, though it is metabolized differently.
Empagliflozin Under Review for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
The application is supported by data from the phase 3 EMPA-KIDNEY trial, which enrolled more than 6600 adults with CKD at risk of kidney disease progression.
Coronary Heart Disease Testing Before Kidney Transplantation May Be Unwarranted
Testing for coronary heart disease before kidney transplantation is common practice, but may not be warranted for all patients, according to investigators.
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