ACC.13: Predicting Risks in Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
The Particulars: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) risk prediction score is currently only...
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ACC.13: Trends in CABG Surgery for Octogenarians
The Particulars: Patients in the rapidly growing octogenarian population frequently have coronary...
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ACC.13: Cost Effectiveness of Aortic Valve Replacements
The Particulars: Recent cost-effective analyses have compared surgical aortic valve replacement...
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ACC.13: Weight Loss Risky for CRT-D Recipients
The Particulars: It has long been suspected that losing weight will improve long-term health...
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ACC.13: PTSD Ups Risks for Insulin Resistance & Metabolic Syndrome
The Particulars: Nearly 8 million Americans have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according...
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ACC.13: Better Glucose Control Wanted After CABG
The Particulars: Data are lacking on how often glucose control is achieved in community practice...
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ACC.13: HF Increases Risks for New-Onset Diabetes
The Particulars: Previous research indicates that diabetes is a risk factor for many...
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ACC.13: PCI, Syncope, & Obstructive CAD
The Particulars: When evaluating patients with syncope, ischemia is an important consideration,...
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ACC.13: Aspirin Use Prior to Angioplasty
The Particulars: Aspirin use prior to angioplasty is a Class I recommendation of the American...
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ACC.13: Ablation Procedure Helps Children With WPW Syndrome
The Particulars: The current standard of care for ablation of left-sided accessory pathways in...
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ACC.13: The Merits of a Comprehensive HF Management Team
The Particulars: Recent investigations have suggested that creating a dedicated heart failure (HF)...
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ACC.13: Obesity Linked to Higher MI & Stroke Risks in Young Women
The Particulars: Research has suggested that there is a link between obesity and multiple health...
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ACC.13: Lowering BP With Telemedicine
The Particulars: Previous studies have demonstrated that telemedicine systems help engage patients...
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ACC.13: Electronic Discharge Beneficial for HF Patients
The Particulars: The use of standardized discharge orders has become widespread in recent years in...
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FDA Approves Lymphoseek to Help Locate Lymph Nodes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Lymphoseek (technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept)...
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AAN 2013: Add-On Drug May Improve Memory in Moderate Alzheimer’s
A new drug may improve memory problems in people with moderate Alzheimer’s disease, according to a...
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AAN 2013: Early Detection of MS Treatment Complication & Survival
The drug natalizumab is effective for treating multiple sclerosis (MS), but it increases the risk...
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AAN 2013: Can Hormone Help Treat MS Long-Term?
A new study suggests that treatment with adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) may be helpful for...
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CROI 2013: Continuing Cotrimoxazole in Kids on ART Reduces Hospitalizations
Children on antiretroviral therapy (ART) for more than two years who continued taking daily...
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