Bariatric surgery breeds better babiesPost-surgical offspring have healthier profile, study shows Pradaxa now contraindicated in patients with prosthetic heart valvesNew contraindication is based on interim results from trial that compared dabigatran and warfarin in patients with prosthetic heart valves. Flu jab good for the heart Vaccination cuts coronary event risk and may benefit ICD patients Pradax brand name changing to Pradaxa Eliquis approved for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation Drug originally indicated only for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in adults who have undergone elective knee or hip replacement surgery. Massive global study identifies new genetic links to coronary artery disease Findings point the way to new therapies, Canadian researcher says Adverse Reactions: Calcium and cardiovascular risk Clinical Notes: Statin nonadherence common after first prescription Pharmacists should focus greater attention on adherence to therapy within the first month of statin treatment, study suggests. Smoke-free workplace reduces MI incidence A new U.S. study has shown a considerable decline in the incidence of myocardial infarction (MI) after the implementation of smoke-free laws. Stroke groups issue wake-up call to the role of sleep apnea Apnea increases stroke risk, and stroke increase apnea risk: ‘It gets you coming and going’ New U.S. guidelines for managing stable ischemic heart disease Guidelines were developed jointly by several professional organizations. Sulfonylureas: higher cardiovascular risk than metformin in type 2 diabetes Initiating treatment with a sulfonylurea rather than metformin in patients with type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased hazard of CVD events or death, new study finds. First Previous 57 58 59 60 61 Next Last
