Air pollution: Bad for the heart, bad for the fetusNew studies provide more data on adverse effects of particulate matter Praxbind: first antidote for a direct-acting oral anticoagulant soon to be marketedRapidly reverses the effects of dabigatran (Pradaxa) only. Primary prevention of cardiovascular events in older adults Statin therapy and blood pressure control have best evidence for primary prevention of cardiovascular events. Halifax team compares treatment options for ventricular tachycardia Fasting not required for routine lipid profile tests Most lipid levels differ minimally when performed fasting or nonfasting. Device improves function in heart failure patients New HOPE for primary prevention ASA use for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer US task force issues updated recommendations that balance benefits and harms. What’s new in the 2016 Canadian hypertension guidelines? New recommendations on dietary potassium, lower systolic BP target in certain high-risk patients. HRT cardiac effects vary First Previous 36 37 38 39 40 Next Last
