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Invasive Interventions Improving Survival in NSTEMI Patients
Improvement in all-cause mortality tied to angiography, PCI, and CABG procedures
Andexanet Bolus, Infusion Cuts Anti-Factor Xa Activity
Findings in patients with acute major bleeding associated with factor Xa inhibitors
Low Diastolic BP Linked to Subclinical Myocardial Damage
Low DBP linked to myocardial damage, CHD events especially among those with SBP ≥120 mm Hg
iPad Works As Well As Sedative to Calm Children Preoperatively
Researchers found that children given iPads were easier to anesthetize than those given midazolam
Risk of Cardiovascular Events Not Reduced With CPAP Use
CPAP helps patients feel better, but does not appear to cut odds for cardiovascular events
No Drop in All-Cause Mortality With ICD in Systolic Heart Failure
Significantly lower risk of sudden cardiac death for patients with ICD versus usual clinical care
PCI Complexity Influences Optimal Duration of DAPT
Long-term DAPT linked to significant reduction in MACE in patients undergoing complex PCI
Car Accident Risk Up 50 Percent for Patients With ICDs
Danish study finds 51 percent greater odds, but absolute risk of a crash remains low
Some Opioid Users May Be Taking Gabapentin Without an Rx
Findings reveal need for more robust testing
Eczema’s Effect on Patient Health Can Be Extensive
Patients diagnosed with eczema may have increased risk for other conditions as well
