Venous Thromboembolism Risk Higher for Certain Hormonal Contraceptives
Standardized VTE rates highest for combined pills, especially those containing third-generation progestins
Use of Secondary CVD Prevention Medications Low in Most Countries
Use of one or more classes of medications for secondary CVD prevention peaked at 43.1 percent, decreased to 31.3 percent
Bleeding Risks for Oral Anticoagulants and Aspirin Mostly Similar
Similar risks seen for apixaban and dabigatran versus aspirin, while rates were higher for rivaroxaban
Simple Congenital Heart Diseases Tied to Higher Epilepsy Risk
Risk highest for those born with patent foramen ovale, but risk decreases with closure surgery
ASA: Mechanical Removal of Clot No Better Than Best Medical Treatment for Medium or...
Two studies show endovascular thrombectomy does not lead to better outcomes at 90 days or result in lower incidence of death
Risk for Postpartum CVD Readmissions Higher for Twin Pregnancies
Risks for CVD readmissions increased in first year postpartum even in absence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
SARS-CoV-2 Infection Linked to More Rapid Plaque Growth in Lesions
Coronary artery lesions in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection more likely to become high-risk plaques
Salt Substitution Cuts Risk for Recurrent Stroke
Additionally, during more than five years of follow-up, risk for stroke-related death also reduced
Decline in BMI, Waist Circumference Seen in Decade Before Dementia
Dementia cases had lower BMI and waist circumference and faster declines; HDL levels generally higher predementia
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen in Counseling for Children With High BP
Hispanic children received significantly higher adjusted rates of nutrition, lifestyle, and weight counseling
