Cardiology
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IRONMAN galvanizes case for IV iron repletion in heart failure
The trial missed its primary endpoint, but makes unique contributions; many see it as further evidence that the treatment helps iron-deficient...
From the Journals
Hypertension linked to risk of severe COVID
A new study out of the United Kingdom identifies at what level high blood pressure can help predict a life-threatening case of the virus.
Feature
Medical school culinary medicine programs grow despite limited funding
As part of Dr. Marvasti’s program, students learn cooking fundamentals through chef demonstrations and hands-on practice – to teach students how...
Commentary
A plane crash interrupts a doctor’s vacation
‘My oldest brother-in-law jumped into his ski boat and we sped out to the scene.’
Conference Coverage
Optimize HF meds rapidly and fully after hospital discharge: STRONG-HF
Outcomes were superior with a high-intensity up-titration strategy compared with usual care, but questions about implementation in practice remain...
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Is there a doctor on the plane? Tips for providing in-flight assistance
Tools in a physician’s in-flight toolbox start with the first-aid kit.
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Statins boost glycemia slightly, but CVD benefits prevail
Meta-analysis of 23 trials confirmed statins raise glycemia and can trigger diabetes, but the effect pales compared with their CVD prevention.
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No benefit of rivaroxaban in COVID outpatients: PREVENT-HD
PREVENT-HD joins a long list of smaller trials also showing no benefit of anticoagulation in nonhospitalized COVID-19 patients.
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First-line AFib ablation cuts risk of progression vs. drug therapy
Atrial fibrillation treated with ablation rather than drug therapy was less likely to progress to persistent symptoms in the PROGRESSIVE-AF trial...
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If a saphenous graft is available, treat limb threatening ischemia surgically
Surgery beats endovascular treatment for limb threatening ischemia when saphenous grafts are an option, according to the BEST-CLI trial.
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EHR-based thromboembolism risk tool boosted prophylaxis
A thromboembolism risk calculator in a hospital’s EHR led to a significant rise in appropriate thromboprophylaxis and a drop in thromboembolic...