Symptom scores halved in patients receiving PCI versus placebo
AHA: Sodium Reduction in Diet Lowers Blood Pressure in Seniors
Decline in BP from high- to low-sodium diet was independent of hypertension status; generally consistent across subgroups
Bleeding Higher With Standard-Dose DOACs in Nonvalvular A-Fib
Higher rate of bleeding seen with standard- versus reduced-dose DOACs in patients 65 years and older
AHA: Avoidance of Aspirin Noninferior With LVAD in Advanced Heart Failure
Findings seen among patients with advanced heart failure receiving support from a fully magnetically levitated left ventricular assist device
Experiencing Racism May Increase Stroke Risk in Black Women
Trend exists for both self-reported and definitively confirmed stroke incidence
Cardiac 18F-Dopamine PET Can Predict Lewy Body Diseases
All nine LBD+ participants had low 18F-dopamine-derived radioactivity before or at the time of diagnosis of central LBD
Changes in Work Environment Can Cut Cardiometabolic Risk
Findings seen for interventions in the information technology and long-term care sectors that reduce work-family conflict
AHA: Fresh Produce Prescription Improves Glycemic Control
Findings seen among low-income individuals with diabetes and poor glycemic control
AHA: No Real Benefit Seen for Liberal Transfusion Strategy in AMI, Anemia
Liberal transfusion strategy does not significantly reduce the risk for recurrent myocardial infarction or death
AHA: Semaglutide Cuts Risk for CVD Events in Patients Without Diabetes
Findings seen over three years in adults with preexisting cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity