With appropriate patient selection, alcohol septal ablation has demonstrated efficacy and safety in people with cardiomyopathy. The decision to pursue alcohol septal ablation (ASA) in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is complex and...
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Leadless pacemaker in wireless communication with subcutaneous ICD meets performance goals
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GLORIOUS: GLP-1 Agonist Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint in CABG
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Leadless pacemaker in wireless communication with subcutaneous ICD meets performance goals
Leadless pacemaker in wireless communication with subcutaneous ICD meets performance goals
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ENBALV: Edoxaban or Warfarin as Anticoagulant After Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement?
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In the GLORIOUS trial, exenatide did not decrease mortality or severe organ injury in patients with cardiopulmonary bypass-assisted coronary artery bypass grafting or an aortic valve replacement.
Promising Results for CRISPR-Based Therapy in ATTR-CM
Promising Results for CRISPR-Based Therapy in ATTR-CM
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BPROAD: Intensive or Standard BP Treatment Strategy in Type 2 Diabetes?
BPROAD: Intensive or Standard BP Treatment Strategy in Type 2 Diabetes?
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Identity Theft Issues in the Medical Office
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70% of Patients With Familial Hypercholesterolemia Don’t Achieve LDL Cholesterol Targets
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