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More Brain Bleeds With Stroke Drug in 'Real World'

29.05.20141666

In a real-world practice setting, the use of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA, Alteplase) results in a higher rate of intracerebral hemorrhage than was seen in the well-controlled clinical trials that led to widespread use of the treatment in stroke patients, researchers said here.

Temporal Trends in the Use of High-Dose Potent Statins following Acute Coronary Syndrome in Israel

28.05.20142384

This study aimed to evaluate factors associated with the prescription of high-dose potent statin (HDPS) therapy following hospitalization for acute coronary events.

The risk of atrial fibrillation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

27.05.20141794

Prior research suggests an important role of systemic inflammation in pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation (AF).

SYMPLICITY HTN-3 Results Suggest No Benefit of Renal Artery Denervation on Ambulatory Blood Pressure

26.05.20141730

There was no demonstrated benefit of renal artery denervation on reduction in ambulatory blood pressure over 24-hours or over day and night periods compared with sham.

Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation Patients With and Without Ventricular Hypertrophy When Treated With a Lenient Rate-Control or Rhythm-Control Strategy

23.05.20141790

Does left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) affect outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) managed with a rate-control or rhythm-control strategy?

Sex differences in stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation in French primary care. Results of the AFIGP (Atrial Fibrillation In General Practice) Database

22.05.20141699

Most of the French patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) are managed by general practitioners (GPs).

NIH study links high cholesterol levels to lower fertility

22.05.20141727

High cholesterol levels may impair fertility in couples trying to achieve a pregnancy, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, the University at Buffalo (New York), and Emory University in Atlanta.