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Obesity, oral contraceptive use linked to rare stroke risk

15.03.20162132

Women with obesity using oral contraceptives are at greater risk for cerebral venous thrombosis than normal-weight women not using oral contraceptives, according to study results.

Conference on developing professional standards

14.03.20161803

On March 3rd, 2016 there was held a work meeting of the Russian Ministry of Health, National Medical Chamber and professional societies on developing professional standards for medical doctors of different specialties.

CHEST Guideline for Antithrombotic Therapy in VTE

14.03.20162216

The following are 11 key points about this updated guideline document from the American College of Chest Physicians on antithrombotic therapy for venous thromboembolism (VTE):

AF appears to worsen outcomes in patients with MI

11.03.20162085

In a new study, atrial fibrillation, regardless of type, was associated with increased risk for death, reinfarction and ischemic stroke in patients with MI.

Moderate drinking offers some CV benefits, but heavy drinking increases CV harm

10.03.20162034

All alcohol drinkers have an immediate higher risk for MI or stroke, but if they are moderate drinkers, that risk lessens after 24 hours, when the alcohol begins to produce some protective health benefits, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s EPI/Lifestyle Scientific Sessions in Phoenix.

Daily chocolate consumption may improve insulin levels

09.03.20162315

Adults who consume chocolate daily are more likely to have lower insulin resistance and liver enzyme levels, according to study findings presented at the Epidemiology and Prevention/Lifestyle Scientific Sessions in Phoenix.

RSC President Prof. Evgeny Shlyakhto made a presentation on the ESC Spring Summit 2016

07.03.20162448

Prof. Evgeny Shlyakhto gave a report on successful experience of the Russian Society of Cardiology on attracting new members and building an effective work system with regional offices of the Society.