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Left ventricular thrombus ups risk of MACE, death

15 Apr 2020

Patients with left ventricular thrombus (LVT) are at increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and mortality, while those with total LVT regression, achieved through various anticoagulant regimens, have a lower mortality, according to a study.

Left ventricular thrombus ups risk of MACE, death

15 Apr 2020

Venous thromboembolism episodes cut survival in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients

14 Apr 2020

Episodes of venous thromboembolism (VTE) occurring after pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) appear to worsen outcomes, a new study has found.

Venous thromboembolism episodes cut survival in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients

14 Apr 2020

Replacing red meat with vegetables could reduce mortality, CHD risk

14 Apr 2020 by

Two US-based prospective studies presented at the recent EPI Scientific Sessions 2020 suggested that replacing animal-based foods with plant-based ones could reduce mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.

Replacing red meat with vegetables could reduce mortality, CHD risk

14 Apr 2020

GNRI on par with creatinine index in predicting mortality in haemodialysis patients

14 Apr 2020

Both the geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) and creatinine (Cr) index can comparably predict mortality risk in older adults receiving haemodialysis, a recent study has shown.

GNRI on par with creatinine index in predicting mortality in haemodialysis patients

14 Apr 2020

Adding an old gout drug to standard therapy cost-effective post-MI

13 Apr 2020 by

A gout drug that’s been around for years reduced the risk of ischaemic cardiovascular (CV) events when given at a low dose in patients who had myocardial infarction (MI) and was cost-effective, an analysis of the COLCOT* trial has shown.

Adding an old gout drug to standard therapy cost-effective post-MI

13 Apr 2020

Excessive drinking predicts hypertension in nonobese men

12 Apr 2020

Obesity appears to modify the relationship between high levels of alcohol consumption and hypertension in men but not in women, a recent study has shown.

Excessive drinking predicts hypertension in nonobese men

12 Apr 2020

Increased olive oil intake may lower CV risk

11 Apr 2020 by

Increasing olive oil consumption by at least 7 grams per day was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), particularly coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a study presented at the EPI Lifestyle 2020 Scientific Sessions.

Increased olive oil intake may lower CV risk

11 Apr 2020

Adverse pregnancy outcomes: A signal of heart failure?

10 Apr 2020 by

Adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) could predict a woman’s risk of heart failure (HF) up to 30 years later, according to findings from the CARDIA* study presented at ACC.20.

Adverse pregnancy outcomes: A signal of heart failure?

10 Apr 2020

Radial artery grafting confers survival benefit over saphenous vein in CABG

09 Apr 2020 by

For patients undergoing CABG*, using a radial artery graft to create the second bypass conduit led to better 10-year survival and cardiovascular outcomes than using a saphenous vein grafting, according to the RADIAL** meta-analysis presented at the recent ACC.20/WCC Virtual Meeting.

Radial artery grafting confers survival benefit over saphenous vein in CABG

09 Apr 2020

Tofu, isoflavone-rich foods may factor in CHD risk reduction

09 Apr 2020 by

Eating tofu and foods rich in isoflavones helps reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD), according to data from three large cohorts. This cardioprotective benefit is pronounced in younger women and postmenopausal women who do not use hormone replacement therapy.

Tofu, isoflavone-rich foods may factor in CHD risk reduction

09 Apr 2020

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Left ventricular thrombus ups risk of MACE, death

Left ventricular thrombus ups risk of MACE, death

Venous thromboembolism episodes cut survival in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients

Venous thromboembolism episodes cut survival in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients

Replacing red meat with vegetables could reduce mortality, CHD risk

Replacing red meat with vegetables could reduce mortality, CHD risk

GNRI on par with creatinine index in predicting mortality in haemodialysis patients

GNRI on par with creatinine index in predicting mortality in haemodialysis patients

Adding an old gout drug to standard therapy cost-effective post-MI

Adding an old gout drug to standard therapy cost-effective post-MI

Excessive drinking predicts hypertension in nonobese men

Excessive drinking predicts hypertension in nonobese men

Increased olive oil intake may lower CV risk

Increased olive oil intake may lower CV risk

Adverse pregnancy outcomes: A signal of heart failure?

Adverse pregnancy outcomes: A signal of heart failure?

Radial artery grafting confers survival benefit over saphenous vein in CABG

Radial artery grafting confers survival benefit over saphenous vein in CABG

Tofu, isoflavone-rich foods may factor in CHD risk reduction

Tofu, isoflavone-rich foods may factor in CHD risk reduction