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Statins Appear Safe, Even Beneficial, in Cirrhosis
Major Finding: Among patients with advanced liver disease, the hepatic decompensation rate was 38.2% in patients on statin therapy and 50.6% in...
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Linagliptin Found Effective, Safe in African Americans With Type 2 Diabetes
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Longer ICD Detection Window Reduces Inappropriate Shocks
Major Finding: The incidence rate ratio of ICD therapy (antitachycardia pacing or shocks) was 37% lower among patients with implantable...
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Guidance Offered on Children With Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
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Ablation Safe, Effective for First-Line Atrial Fib Treatment
Major Finding: Radiofrequency catheter–based pulmonary vein isolation was associated with a 44% relative risk reduction, compared with...
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Coronary Dissection Drives MI Rates in Pregnancy
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Warfarin Self-Testing Boosts Time in Therapeutic Range
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Athletes With ICDs Have a Sporting Chance for Safe Play
Major Finding: While 9% of athletes with ICDs received a shock from their devices during competition or practice, there were no serious adverse...
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Rethinking Obstetric Management in Congenital Heart Disease
Major Finding: Nine (20%) postpartum hemorrhages and seven (16%) third- or fourth-degree lacerations occurred among 45 no-Valsalva patients,...
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Obesity Paradox Also Applies to CABG Patients
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More Cardiac Arrest Linked With Fewer Medical ICU Beds
Major Finding: Each fewer medical ICU bed was associated with a 27% increased risk for cardiac arrests on general hospital wards.Data Source: Data...