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SUMMIT: Tirzepatide Reduces Cardiovascular Events in HFpEF Plus Obesity
SUMMIT: Tirzepatide Reduces Cardiovascular Events in HFpEF Plus Obesity
In the phase 3 SUMMIT trial, tirzepatide, was found to reduce the risk for worsening heart failure in patients with preserved ejection fraction and obesity.
Pretest Probability for HFpEF in Group 1 PH and its Prognostic Implications
Pretest Probability for HFpEF in Group 1 PH and its Prognostic Implications
The following is a summary of “Clinical Implications of Pretest Probability of HFpEF on Outcomes in Precapillary Pulmonary Hypertension,” published in the November 2024 issue of Cardiology by Reddy et al. Patients with group 1 pulmonary hypertension (PH) and...
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CSL112 Reduces Nonfatal Ischemic Events and CV Mortality After AMI in AEGIS-II
CSL112 Reduces Nonfatal Ischemic Events and CV Mortality After AMI in AEGIS-II
The following is a summary of “ApoA-I Infusions and Burden of Ischemic Events After Acute Myocardial Infarction: Insights From the AEGIS-II Trial,” published in the November 2024 issue of Cardiology by Gibson et al. Patients remain at risk for cardiovascular (CV)...
Outcomes of Targeted Optimization in EVAR, TEVAR, and cEVAR Procedures
Outcomes of Targeted Optimization in EVAR, TEVAR, and cEVAR Procedures
The following is a summary of “Textbook Outcome’ in Endovascular Aortic Repair is Associated with Improved One-Year Survival,” published in the November 2024 issue of Surgery by Sickels et al. A textbook outcome (TO) represents the ideal surgical result, yet...
Social Determinants of Health and Polygenic Risk Score in Coronary Heart Disease
Social Determinants of Health and Polygenic Risk Score in Coronary Heart Disease
The following is a summary of “Associations of Self-Reported Race, Social Determinants of Health, and Polygenic Risk With Coronary Heart Disease,” published in the November 2024 issue of Cardiology by Norland et al. Social determinants of health (SDOH) affect...
SUMMIT: Tirzepatide Reduces Cardiovascular Events in HFpEF Plus Obesity
SUMMIT: Tirzepatide Reduces Cardiovascular Events in HFpEF Plus Obesity
In the phase 3 SUMMIT trial, tirzepatide, was found to reduce the risk for worsening heart failure in patients with preserved ejection fraction and obesity.
Pretest Probability for HFpEF in Group 1 PH and its Prognostic Implications
Pretest Probability for HFpEF in Group 1 PH and its Prognostic Implications
The following is a summary of “Clinical Implications of Pretest Probability of HFpEF on Outcomes in Precapillary Pulmonary Hypertension,” published in the November 2024 issue of Cardiology by Reddy et al. Patients with group 1 pulmonary hypertension (PH) and...
CSL112 Reduces Nonfatal Ischemic Events and CV Mortality After AMI in AEGIS-II
CSL112 Reduces Nonfatal Ischemic Events and CV Mortality After AMI in AEGIS-II
The following is a summary of “ApoA-I Infusions and Burden of Ischemic Events After Acute Myocardial Infarction: Insights From the AEGIS-II Trial,” published in the November 2024 issue of Cardiology by Gibson et al. Patients remain at risk for cardiovascular (CV)...
Outcomes of Targeted Optimization in EVAR, TEVAR, and cEVAR Procedures
Outcomes of Targeted Optimization in EVAR, TEVAR, and cEVAR Procedures
The following is a summary of “Textbook Outcome’ in Endovascular Aortic Repair is Associated with Improved One-Year Survival,” published in the November 2024 issue of Surgery by Sickels et al. A textbook outcome (TO) represents the ideal surgical result, yet...
Social Determinants of Health and Polygenic Risk Score in Coronary Heart Disease
Social Determinants of Health and Polygenic Risk Score in Coronary Heart Disease
The following is a summary of “Associations of Self-Reported Race, Social Determinants of Health, and Polygenic Risk With Coronary Heart Disease,” published in the November 2024 issue of Cardiology by Norland et al. Social determinants of health (SDOH) affect...
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Iron Deficiency & Heart Failure
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Dark Days, Restless Nights: How Winter Affects Sleep & Health
Dark Days, Restless Nights: How Winter Affects Sleep & Health
Winter affects sleep schedules through daylight shifts, reduced sunlight, and seasonal illness, negatively impacting sleep quality and overall health.
Learning to Be Patient With Severe TBI Victims
Learning to Be Patient With Severe TBI Victims
Due to a lack of intensivists in US hospitals, the popularity of eICUs is growing, but significant questions about its costs, resources, and benefits remain.
Is That All There Is?
Is That All There Is?
Many physicians ask themselves the question of whether or not their career accomplishments equated to true fulfillment, David Epstein, MD, searchers for an answer.
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70% of Patients With Familial Hypercholesterolemia Don’t Achieve LDL Cholesterol Targets
This course discusses the investigated attainment of, and determinants for, LDL cholesterol goal attainment—as well as reasons for not reaching these goals—in women and men with familial hypercholesterolemia.
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Why Successful Interoperability is Essential for Healthy Revenue
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