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Kidney disease progression risk lower with DOACs vs. vitamin K antagonists in AF
Among adults with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, direct oral anticoagulant initiation was associated with lower risk for renal failure or progression of chronic kidney disease compared with vitamin K antagonist initiation, data show.
Risks for heart disease, disability, death higher with younger age at diabetes diagnosis
The risk for heart disease, stroke, disability and mortality among adults with diabetes is higher for those diagnosed at age 50 to 59 years than those diagnosed at age 70 years or older, according to study findings.
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Particle radioactivity exposure from radon gas linked to CVD mortality
Chronic, long-term exposure to a radioactive property of fine particulate matter common with radon gas may drive CVD mortality, particularly from MI and stroke, researchers reported.
Patients with hip osteoarthritis may be at increased risk for stroke
Hip osteoarthritis may be a risk factor for stroke, ischemic stroke and small-vessel ischemic stroke, according to data published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.
Dual therapy for lower target LDL after stroke reduces risk for events at 5 years
An LDL target of less than 70 mg/dL with ezetimibe plus statin therapy was associated with lower risk for subsequent events after stroke/transient ischemic attack at 5 years vs. a target between 90 mg/dL and 110 mg/dL, researchers reported.
Some patients with AF have fears about diagnosis, but many are not treated promptly
In a survey conducted for Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, researchers found that more than one-quarter of adults with AF have fears about their diagnosis, but many do not feel the urgency to get treated immediately.
Long-term P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy after PCI reduces bleeding at 3 years vs. DAPT
Long-term P2Y12 inhibition after PCI reduced bleeding at 3 years compared with dual antiplatelet therapy, with no significant differences observed for ischemic events, according to new data from the SMART-CHOICE trial.
Many children, adolescents with sickle cell anemia still do not receive recommended care
Despite the severe pain and mortality risk associated with sickle cell anemia, few children undergo the recommended screening and treatment for this condition and its complications, according to a CDC report.
VIDEO: Bhatt discusses trials in renal, pulmonary artery denervation and more from TCT
BOSTON — In the Healio video exclusive, Cardiology Today Intervention Section Editor Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, discussed late breaking research in renal and pulmonary artery denervation and other trials presented at TCT 2022.
Older adults prescribed opioids at elevated risk for CV events, especially HF
Individuals aged 65 years or older who were prescribed opioids had increased risk for various CVD events, most prominently HF, researchers reported in ESC Heart Failure.
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