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High BMI, lipoprotein(a) levels up risk of calcific aortic valve disease

15 Feb 2022

The combination of extremely high lipoprotein(a) levels and body mass index (BMI) results in a 3.5-fold increased risk of calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD), according to a recent study. The 10-year absolute risk of CAVD by categories of lipoprotein(a) levels, BMI, age, and sex ranges from 0.4 percent to 14 percent.

High BMI, lipoprotein(a) levels up risk of calcific aortic valve disease

15 Feb 2022

High-dose aspirin prevents pre-eclampsia in high-risk women

15 Feb 2022 by

The use of high-dose aspirin was associated with a significantly lower risk of developing pre-eclampsia compared with low-dose aspirin in women at risk for pre-eclampsia, with no increase in bleeding risk, according to a recent study.

High-dose aspirin prevents pre-eclampsia in high-risk women

15 Feb 2022

Activated prothrombin complex concentrate achieves haemostasis in major bleeding

12 Feb 2022

In patients with major bleeding being managed with warfarin, the use of activated prothrombin complex concentrate is effective in achieving clinical haemostasis, a recent study has found.

Activated prothrombin complex concentrate achieves haemostasis in major bleeding

12 Feb 2022

Women with gestational diabetes at risk of wider range of CVD than thought

12 Feb 2022 by

While gestational diabetes is known to be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease later in life, the extent of CV risk has only come to light in a study presented at the 2022 SMFM Annual Meeting.

Women with gestational diabetes at risk of wider range of CVD than thought

12 Feb 2022

LifeStream plus Zenith stent graft effective for iliac aneurysm repair

12 Feb 2022

The combined use of the LifeStream Balloon Expandable Vascular Covered Stent with the Zenith Bifurcated Iliac Side stent graft can safely and feasibly preserve pelvic circulation for aortoiliac or isolated iliac artery aneurysm repair, a recent Korea study has found.

LifeStream plus Zenith stent graft effective for iliac aneurysm repair

12 Feb 2022

SSRIs may protect against noncardioembolic ischaemic stroke

09 Feb 2022

Use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) poses no risk of noncardioembolic ischaemic stroke and is even protective when compared with other antidepressants, according to a recent study.

SSRIs may protect against noncardioembolic ischaemic stroke

09 Feb 2022

Rivaroxaban slows renal decline in NVAF patients

08 Feb 2022

Compared with warfarin, rivaroxaban lowers the risk and rate of renal decline in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF), a new study reports.

Rivaroxaban slows renal decline in NVAF patients

08 Feb 2022

Long-term tolvaptan cost-effective only in CHF patients needing high-dose furosemide

07 Feb 2022

While tolvaptan does not seem to provide a clear economic benefit in all patients with chronic heart failure (CHF), its use in those who require high-dose furosemide may be cost-effective, a recent study has found.

Long-term tolvaptan cost-effective only in CHF patients needing high-dose furosemide

07 Feb 2022

Aerobic dance training maintains cognition in older people with CSVD

05 Feb 2022 by

A rater-blind randomized trial conducted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) in collaboration with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and BrainNow Research Institute in Shenzhen, China, has found that regular aerobic exercise led to pulse and blood pressure (BP) reductions as well as maintenance of global cognition in older people with moderate to severe subclinical cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD).

Aerobic dance training maintains cognition in older people with CSVD

05 Feb 2022

Atrial fibrillation self-management with an app: Good to go in SG?

04 Feb 2022 by

A novel mobile application to help patients self-manage atrial fibrillation (AF) has been found useful and acceptable for Asians, according to a Singapore study.

Atrial fibrillation self-management with an app: Good to go in SG?

04 Feb 2022

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High BMI, lipoprotein(a) levels up risk of calcific aortic valve disease

High BMI, lipoprotein(a) levels up risk of calcific aortic valve disease

High-dose aspirin prevents pre-eclampsia in high-risk women

High-dose aspirin prevents pre-eclampsia in high-risk women

Activated prothrombin complex concentrate achieves haemostasis in major bleeding

Activated prothrombin complex concentrate achieves haemostasis in major bleeding

Women with gestational diabetes at risk of wider range of CVD than thought

Women with gestational diabetes at risk of wider range of CVD than thought

LifeStream plus Zenith stent graft effective for iliac aneurysm repair

LifeStream plus Zenith stent graft effective for iliac aneurysm repair

SSRIs may protect against noncardioembolic ischaemic stroke

SSRIs may protect against noncardioembolic ischaemic stroke

Rivaroxaban slows renal decline in NVAF patients

Rivaroxaban slows renal decline in NVAF patients

Long-term tolvaptan cost-effective only in CHF patients needing high-dose furosemide

Long-term tolvaptan cost-effective only in CHF patients needing high-dose furosemide

Aerobic dance training maintains cognition in older people with CSVD

Aerobic dance training maintains cognition in older people with CSVD

Atrial fibrillation self-management with an app: Good to go in SG?

Atrial fibrillation self-management with an app: Good to go in SG?