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What cardiologists need to know about ARVC
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Physiological versus pathological cardiac remodeling in athletes
SNOWMASS, COLO. – “The MRI may be the single test that best helps you sort out when you’re not quite sure.” – Dr. Matthew W. Martinez
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Consider adopting the MESA 10-year CHD risk calculator
SNOWMASS, COLO. – “I use the MESA. I like it because it gives me options I don’t have with the PCE.” –Robert A. Vogel, MD
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How to get surgical-like results using MitraClip
SNOWMASS, COLO. – Success is limited by comorbid conditions.
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Moment of truth approaches for low-risk TAVR
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Biomarkers predict VTE risk with menopausal oral hormone therapy
CHICAGO – Pretreatment high D-dimer spells 500% increased VTE risk on oral hormone therapy.
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New twists in medical management of PAD
SNOWMASS, COLO. – Beware blood pressures below 120/70 mm Hg in PAD patients.
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Pregnancy problems predict cardiovascular future
SNOWMASS, COLO. – “I suspect many of us don’t routinely ask our patients about miscarriages and stillbirths … but these are also hallmarks of...
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Aspirin for primary cardiovascular prevention, RIP
SNOWMASS, COLO. – “Is aspirin safe and effective for primary prevention? The short answer here is no.” –Dr. Patrick T. O’Gara
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Before you refer for AF ablation
SNOWMASS, COLO. – Topping the counseling checklist: Convey realistic expectations about benefits, awareness of serious late complications.
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PCSK9 inhibition isn’t the answer for high Lp(a)
CHICAGO – “The reality is that for now we don’t have any drugs to significantly lower elevated Lp(a),” said Dr. Erik S. Stroes.
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Comorbidities may cut effectiveness of psoriasis biologics
PARIS – In the PSO-BIO-REAL study, PASI 100 rate dropped as the number of comorbidities rose.
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Subclinical hypothyroidism boosts immediate risk of heart failure
CHICAGO – Large Danish study links subclinical and overt hypothyroidism to immediate risk of heart failure.