Light Physical Activity Linked to Improved Vascular Parameters in RA
Sedentary behavior is negatively associated with baseline and peak brachial artery diameters, superficial femoral artery diameters
Orbital Atherectomy No Better Than Balloon Angioplasty
Orbital atherectomy does not yield greater minimal stent area or reduce rate of target vessel failure at one year
Transcatheter Valve Replacement Best for Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation
Win ratio favoring valve replacement versus medical therapy alone was 2.02 at one year
Policies About Late-Career Physicians Are Considered Successful
Policies varied in the testing required, funding, processes after a positive screening result, and decision-making around concerning results
Early TAVR Beneficial for Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis
Early transcatheter aortic valve replacement bests clinical surveillance for reducing death, stroke, unplanned hospitalization
Dose-Dependent Association Seen for Smoking, CVD Risk
Light ex-smokers have significant reduction in CVD risk within 10 years of cessation, while risk disappears in >25 years for heavy ex-smokers
Early Aortic Valve Intervention Not Beneficial for Severe Aortic Stenosis
No impact seen on primary outcome among patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis, myocardial fibrosis
AI Can Help ID Patients With Diabetes at Highest Risk for Cardiomyopathy
Authors say these identified patients may benefit from more aggressive heart failure preventive strategies
Small but Important Differences Seen Between Rosuvastatin, Atorvastatin
Rosuvastatin tied to cardiovascular and mortality benefits but also higher risk for type 2 diabetes
ASN: Hypertension Most Common Cardiovascular Comorbidity Seen With Dialysis
The next most common conditions included atherosclerotic heart disease and congestive heart failure
