Analog vs Human Insulin Tied to Lower Death Risk in the Hemodialysis Population
Use of analog vs human insulin in patients receiving hemodialysis is associated with a lower risk for major adverse cardiovascular events, hospitalization, and death.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Growth Differentiation Factor-15 Improves Prediction of Hemodialysis Outcomes
Growth differentiation factor-15 predicts major bleeding, major adverse cardiac events, and mortality in patients on hemodialysis.
Lower SBP Targets After Endovascular Therapy Do Not Meet Futility Criteria
Predicted probability of success of future larger trial was 25% and 14% for <140 and <160 mm Hg, respectively
ESC: Adverse Outcomes Increased With Suboptimal Adherence to Aspirin After MI
Risk increased for recurrent MI, ischemic stroke, or death with suboptimal adherence through 8 years after MI
Early Antiplatelet Therapy With Mechanical Thrombectomy Shows Benefits
Early use tied to better postoperative functional outcomes without hemorrhagic transformation risk
Fixed-Dose Combination Therapies Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in CKD
The 5-year number needed to treat to prevent the primary cardiovascular outcome 25 in patients with lower eGFR compared with 67 among those with normal eGFR.
Disparities in Stroke Risk Factors Improve for Black Adults
After 1 year of aggressive medical management, diastolic BP and physical activity scores no longer differ for Blacks, non-Blacks
Risk of CVD Events in Cancer Survivors Affected by Smoking Patterns After Diagnosis
Researchers identified patterns of smoking habits after a cancer diagnosis and the associated risks of cardiovascular events.
Type 2 Diabetes With Microvascular Disease Increases Risk of Cardiovascular Death
A study was conducted to determine the effect of microvascular disease on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Perioperative Complications
Increase seen in in-hospital mortality and 7 perioperative complications for adults undergoing major elective inpatient surgery
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