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Income, comorbidity predict inferior vena cava filter placement, retrieval in cancer patients
Income and several clinical factors are associated with placement and retrieval of inferior vena cava filter for patients with cancer-related thrombosis, a study has found. In addition, filter retrieval rates remain low despite reinitiation of anticoagulation in many patients.
Income, comorbidity predict inferior vena cava filter placement, retrieval in cancer patients
19 Apr 2022
Eating fruits, exercising curb risk of adverse events in type 2 diabetes patients
In patients with type 2 diabetes, consuming fruits and engaging in physical activity can reduce the risk of all-cause, cardiovascular disease, and stroke mortality, a study reports.
Eating fruits, exercising curb risk of adverse events in type 2 diabetes patients
16 Apr 2022
Aggressive BP control may ward off haemorrhagic stroke in patients with past ischaemic strokes
Intensive blood pressure (BP) control helps reduce the risk of haemorrhagic stroke in patients with a history of ischaemic stroke, according to a post hoc analysis of the RESPECT* study.
Aggressive BP control may ward off haemorrhagic stroke in patients with past ischaemic strokes
14 Apr 2022
White coat hypertension spikes during COVID-19 state of emergency
Declaring a state of emergency to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) correlates with an increase in white coat hypertension, reports a recent Japan study.