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Etidronate seems to slow progression of further vascular calcification

Slight reduction seen in major cardiovascular events; very low certainty of serious adverse events reported

Lower risk for clinically relevant bleeding seen in acute coronary syndrome, with no increase in risk for MACCE

Lower risks for first heart failure hospitalization, total heart failure hospitalization seen with empagliflozin

Higher baseline Digital AS Severity index associated with faster progression in aortic valve velocity

Vaping tied to greater cigarette quitting in more recent years

No reduction seen in hospitalization at one year with use of EHR-based algorithm and practice facilitators in primary care

Inconsistent recommendations found for managing hypertensive urgencies, but outpatient BP goals were clearly defined

Each SD increment in social determinants of health score linked to increased odds of diabetes, high BP, insufficient physical activity

Authors say sharp increase in cardiovascular risk warrants more regular screening