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TUESDAY, Nov. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- An age-equivalent benefit is found for vigorous exercise, after considering sitting time, according to a study recently published in PLOS ONE.Ryan Bruellman, from the University of California Riverside, and colleagues...
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Cardiac Catheterization to Diagnose PAH: Tips & Pitfalls, Part 2
Cardiac Catheterization to Diagnose PAH: Tips & Pitfalls, Part 2
Authors of a recent review shared expert insights and tips for conducting cardiac catheterization procedures to diagnose pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Screening for AF in Elderly Patients of Primary Care with Stroke Risk
Screening for AF in Elderly Patients of Primary Care with Stroke Risk
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