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Platelet Function Monitoring Unhelpful for Elderly Stented Patients
09/13/2016
Using platelet function monitoring to adjust antiplatelet therapy in elderly patients stented for acute coronary syndromes has no effect on outcomes, researchers based in France report.
Using platelet function monitoring to adjust antiplatelet therapy in elderly patients stented for acute coronary syndromes has no effect on outcomes, researchers based in France report.
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09/13/2016
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Regular Exercise Tied to Lower Health Costs with Heart Disease
09/11/2016
Recent research suggests that patients with cardiovascular disease who did moderate to vigorous physical activity for 30 minutes, at least five times a week, saved an average of more than $2,500 in health care costs.
Recent research suggests that patients with cardiovascular disease who did moderate to vigorous physical activity for 30 minutes, at least five times a week, saved an average of more than $2,500 in health care costs.
Recent research suggests that...
09/11/2016
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Prolonged Antiplatelet Therapy Beneficial in Some After PCI
09/07/2016
A subanalysis of the PRODIGY trial suggests that after percutaneous coronary intervention, extended dual antiplatelet therapy offers advantages to some but not all individuals, according to European investigators.
A subanalysis of the PRODIGY trial suggests that after percutaneous coronary intervention, extended dual antiplatelet therapy offers advantages to some but not all individuals, according to European investigators.
A subanalysis of the PRODIGY...
09/07/2016
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Increased Cardiovascular and Mortality Risk in Older MI Survivors
09/02/2016
According to a study published online, older myocardial infarction survivors have long-term elevated risks of mortality and cardiovascular events.
According to a study published online, older myocardial infarction survivors have long-term elevated risks of mortality and cardiovascular events.
According to a study published...
09/02/2016
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Noninvasive Functional Imaging Decreases Likelihood of Unnecessary Angiography
09/02/2016
Researchers compared the use of cardiovascular magnetic resonance and myocardial perfusion scintigraphy to reduce the likelihood of unnecessary angiography, in contrast  to guidelines that recommend sending patients directly to angiography. 
Researchers compared the use of cardiovascular magnetic resonance and myocardial perfusion scintigraphy to reduce the likelihood of unnecessary angiography, in contrast  to guidelines that recommend sending patients directly to angiography. 
Researchers compared the use of...
09/02/2016
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Preventing Anthracycline-induced Cardiotoxicity
08/29/2016
Because anthracyclines potentially pose the risk of cardiotoxicity, researchers conducted a study that looked at whether nebivolol could prevent heart failure in patients taking these medications.
Because anthracyclines potentially pose the risk of cardiotoxicity, researchers conducted a study that looked at whether nebivolol could prevent heart failure in patients taking these medications.
Because...
08/29/2016
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Frailty Predicts Outcomes for Elderly After Heart Surgery
08/22/2016
Measuring the frailty of older adults before heart surgery helps to predict how well they'll survive and thrive, suggests a new analysis.
Measuring the frailty of older adults before heart surgery helps to predict how well they'll survive and thrive, suggests a new analysis.
Measuring the frailty of older...
08/22/2016
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Adhering to Cardiovascular Medication Guidelines Saves Lives, Lowers Costs
08/18/2016
Patients with myocardial infarction who adhered to their guideline-recommended medication regimens were less likely to experience a major cardiovascular event and saved more in annual medical costs, compared with patients who did not adhere.
Patients with myocardial infarction who adhered to their guideline-recommended medication regimens were less likely to experience a major cardiovascular event and saved more in annual medical costs, compared with patients who did not adhere.
Patients with myocardial...
08/18/2016
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Lower Risk of Conduction Disorders With Lisinopril Treatment
06/27/2016
Treatment with lisinopril is associated with a lower risk of developing conduction disorders, according to a secondary analysis of the ALLHAT study.
Treatment with lisinopril is associated with a lower risk of developing conduction disorders, according to a secondary analysis of the ALLHAT study.
Treatment with lisinopril is...
06/27/2016
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Entresto Cost-Effective, Could Postpone Over 28,000 Deaths Among HFrEF Patients
06/24/2016
Two separate studies found that timely use of Entresto by eligible patients with heart failure could prevent or postpone more than 28,000 US deaths each year, as well as be cost-effective when compared with other high-value cardiovascular...
Two separate studies found that timely use of Entresto by eligible patients with heart failure could prevent or postpone more than 28,000 US deaths each year, as well as be cost-effective when compared with other high-value cardiovascular...
Two separate studies found that...
06/24/2016
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Generic Version of EpiPen Jr Now Available From Teva
08/21/2019
Teva Pharmaceuticals announced it will now have a generic version of the FDA-approved EpiPen Jr Auto-Injector, 0.15 mg, available in most retail pharmacies.
Teva Pharmaceuticals announced it will now have a generic version of the FDA-approved EpiPen Jr Auto-Injector, 0.15 mg, available in most retail pharmacies.
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08/21/2019
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More Rigorous Studies Needed to Assess Use of Advanced Access Scheduling in Primary Care
09/19/2011
An analysis of published English-language studies on advanced access (AA) scheduling in the primary care setting revealed mixed results [Arch Intern Med. 2011;171(13):1150-1159]. Although wait times for an appointment typically decreased, as...
An analysis of published English-language studies on advanced access (AA) scheduling in the primary care setting revealed mixed results [Arch Intern Med. 2011;171(13):1150-1159]. Although wait times for an appointment typically decreased, as...
An analysis of published...
09/19/2011
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Pneumococcal Vaccination Q&A With Kenzie A Cameron, PhD, MPH
11/15/2016
Kenzie A Cameron, PhD, MPH, spoke about pneumococcal disease and how a video she developed can encourage the elderly to receive a vaccination to prevent it. 
Kenzie A Cameron, PhD, MPH, spoke about pneumococcal disease and how a video she developed can encourage the elderly to receive a vaccination to prevent it. 
Kenzie A Cameron, PhD, MPH,...
11/15/2016
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