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<乌鸦传媒>Exercise Rehab Helpful After Pulmonary Embolism

Patients saw improvements in walking, quality of life

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<乌鸦传媒>Electric Vehicle Chargers & CIEDs; Deadly Fistulas After Afib Ablation; Bony Strokes

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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<乌鸦传媒>Bears and Blood Clots; Acquitted Husel Sues for $20M; Church Fined Over COVID Rules

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>VTE Risk in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Increases With More Lines of Chemotherapy

Prospective study in heavily treated population is warranted, researcher says

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<乌鸦传媒>Clot Risk Generally Low for COVID Outpatients

But people with past VTE, thrombophilia, and older age experienced elevated risk

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<乌鸦传媒>Entresto for Pre-Heart Failure; Afib and Dementia; DIY 12-Lead ECG for Patients

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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<乌鸦传媒>Full-Dose Anticoagulation Again Favored for COVID Admissions

Despite failures, FREEDOM trial supports mortality advantage in general ward use

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<乌鸦传媒>Thrombectomy Linked to Better High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism Outcomes

Observational study suggests fewer deaths than with other approaches

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<乌鸦传媒>Balloon Mitral Valvotomy Interrupted by Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Young Woman

Patient recovered quickly, thanks to cardiologist's fast response

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<乌鸦传媒>Weight Loss Pill Warning; Very Low LDL-C Stays Course; Fungal Growth on TAVR Valve

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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<乌鸦传媒>Yelp Reviews in Cardiology; Viagra's Unfulfilled Promise; Catheter RDN at 10 Years

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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<乌鸦传媒>Aspirin Toe-to-Toe With LMWH Injections in Orthopedic Trauma

Large trial makes case for cheap, oral alternative for clot prevention

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<乌鸦传媒>Cardiologists' Mental Disorders; NFL Player's Cardiac Arrest; Red Flag for Turmeric

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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<乌鸦传媒>Black Patients Less Likely to Get Advanced Treatments for PE

Also less likely for patients on Medicare and Medicaid

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<乌鸦传媒>Anticoagulation Again Flops for Outpatient COVID-19

Largest-yet RCT shows no benefit for non-hospitalized symptomatic patients despite elevated risk

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<乌鸦传媒>Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis Promising for Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolism

Strategy may mitigate the drawback of major bleeding

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<乌鸦传媒>Clopidogrel Recall; COAPT Score; Pediatric Cardiologist's Child Porn

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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<乌鸦传媒>Full-Dose Anticoagulation Cuts VTE in Severe COVID-19

But is it worthwhile without a mortality benefit? Trials present complex picture

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<乌鸦传媒>Stronger Antiplatelet Better for VTE Prophylaxis After Joint Replacement

Trial shows enoxaparin superiority as sole prophylaxis, but based largely on below-the-knee DVT

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<乌鸦传媒>CDC: More Clots, Kidney Failure in Kids After COVID

Post-COVID symptoms run the gamut for kids and teens

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<乌鸦传媒>Paxlovid-Heart Drug Interactions; Turkish Cardiologist Murdered; Permanent PCSK9i?

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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<乌鸦传媒>Hearts in Extreme Heat; Pandemic's Heart Transplant Policies; Entresto Titration

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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<乌鸦传媒>Tranexamic Acid Cuts Surgical Bleeding in Yet Another Setting

But POISE-3 trial leaves open the question of cardiovascular safety

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<乌鸦传媒>It's Not Over for Aspirin in Moderate COVID-19

Results more favorable for older people, those with comorbidities

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<乌鸦传媒>Cranberry's Vascular Effects; Cardioprotective Penile Vibrations; EHR Score for CAD

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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<乌鸦传媒>Antiplatelets Don't Get Critically Ill COVID Patients Off Ventilation Sooner

REMAP-CAP trial weighs in on addition of aspirin, P2Y12 inhibitors

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<乌鸦传媒>AirPods-Pacemaker Risk; Not Enough Valve Interventions; Baby-Shaking Cardiologist

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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<乌鸦传媒>Does Omicron Pose as Much of a Blood Clot Threat?

More data are needed, but thromboembolic risk appears to have dropped

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<乌鸦传媒>Caution: Paxlovid Interacts With Many Heart Meds

The Skeptical Cardiologist asks clinicians and patients to take note

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<乌鸦传媒>Hydroxychloroquine Linked to Less Heart Risk in RA, Lupus

Current use of the antimalarial especially was particularly associated with less thrombosis

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<乌鸦传媒>FDA OKs Laser-Assisted IVC Filter Removal

Another option for hard-to-remove filters

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<乌鸦传媒>AHA Abstract Under Fire; Cardiology Bullies; An Acupuncture Needle Where?!

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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<乌鸦传媒>Pulmonary Embolism Rule-Out Strategy Safely Reduces Chest Imaging

Clinical gestalt plus D-dimer and two sets of clinical factors was non-inferior in clinical trial

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<乌鸦传媒>Oral Factor XIa Inhibitor Sets the Stage for a Safer Anticoagulant

Milvexian shows promise in preventing vein clots after total knee replacement surgery

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<乌鸦传媒>Potent Antiplatelet Not a Good Idea for Moderate COVID-19

ACTIV-4a trial suggests harm for hospitalized patients outside the ICU

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<乌鸦传媒>No Link Between TRT for Hypogonadism and Blood Clots, Study Finds

But findings don't conclusively debunk DVT risk, researcher says

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<乌鸦传媒>FDA Probes LAAO; Dairy Fat's Heart Benefit; Repatha OK'd for Pediatric HeFH

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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<乌鸦传媒>Is Heparin-Based Thromboprophylaxis Necessary for Obstetric Patients?

Time to reconsider its use to prevent VTE in pregnant patients, study suggests

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<乌鸦传媒>FDA Slaps Restrictions on JAK Inhibitors Over Serious Safety Risks

Use for inflammatory conditions limited to those who fail on TNF blockers

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<乌鸦传媒>DOAC Reduces Stroke Risk After Ventricular Ablation

Study treatment superior to aspirin, STROKE-VT trial shows

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