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Ticagrelor Doesn’t Beat Aspirin in Ischemic Stroke, TIA
Ticagrelor not superior to aspirin for reducing composite of stroke, myocardial infarction, death
Statins Might Help Prevent Amputation in PAD Patients
Cholesterol-lowing drugs associated with reduced risk of amputation, mortality
Poor Outcome for Rotor Ablation in A-Fib in Randomized Trial
Rotor-only ablation linked to poor outcome versus other ablation strategies in non-paroxysmal a-fib
Ablation Doesn’t Lower A-Fib Rates in Wolff-Parkinson-White
Ablation does not lower risk of a-fib across any age strata among WPW patients
Anticoagulation ‘As Needed’ May Be Safe, Effective in A-Fib
Smartphone app may help some people with atrial fibrillation take drugs on an as-needed basis
AUA: Nasal Spray Linked to Decreased Nocturia, Better QoL
In second study, exercise also found to improve nocturia
Long-Term Warfarin Use Tied to Increased Dementia Risk
Both warfarin and atrial fibrillation may raise risk
Revascularization Beats Exercise for PAD Patients
Researchers analyzed levels of TGF-β1 and collagen in biopsies of affected calf muscles
Catheter Ablation Tops Escalation of Antiarrhythmic Meds
Findings in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy, ICD with ventricular tachycardia despite meds
Sleep Apnea May Raise A-Fib Risk in Patients With Pacemakers
Doctors need to be diligent about monitoring for sleep apnea in pacemaker patients
