Evidence currently inadequate for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening for atrial fibrillation in asymptomatic adults
Among Young Adults, More Women Than Men Have Ischemic Strokes
Significantly more ischemic strokes seen in women than men among those aged 35 years and younger, but not among 35- to 45-year-olds
Risk for Carditis Tied to Second Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
No such increased risk seen with Sinovac inactivated virus vaccine
Nutrient-Laden Snacks Can Meaningfully Cut Cholesterol
Consumption of a suite of ready-to-eat bioactive foods tied to 8.8 percent drop in LDL cholesterol in four weeks
Psychotropic Medication Use Linked to Mortality in Cardiac Patients
Patients with symptoms of anxiety significantly more likely to use psychotropic medications after hospital discharge
No Evidence of Malignant, Sustained Arrhythmias Seen After COVID-19
Palpitations common, but corresponded with sinus rhythm or sinus tachycardia
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