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New clinical trial will study smaller version of temporary total artificial heart

03.04.20151816

SynCardia Systems, Inc. announced FDA approval of a clinical trial to investigate a smaller version of its temporary artificial heart as a bridge to donor heart transplant in patients with HF, according to a press release.

The new update from AHA/ACC/ASH clarifies the treatment targets in those with CAD as well as CAD with other cardiovascular conditions

02.04.20152094

Physicians should aim to treat blood pressure to a target of less than 140/90 mm Hg for the majority of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and hypertension, according to a new update to the US guidelines for managing hypertension.

II Global Educational Forum "Russian Cardiovascular Days"

01.04.20152306

Meeting Reception of the Working Group of Young Cardiologists

Number of births may affect atherosclerosis risk in women

01.04.20151803

The number of live births is associated with subclinical coronary and aortic atherosclerosis in women, according to new data from the Dallas Heart Study.

Weight loss improves afib symptoms but fluctuation worsens them

31.03.20152055

Analyzing the link between obesity and arrhythmia, LEGACY confirmed that among obese patients, weight loss greatly influenced freedom from atrial fibrillation, particularly among those who lost weight and maintained it.

New administration option for ticagrelor now approved

30.03.20152028

For patients with ACS who are unable to swallow whole tablets, ticagrelor is now approved by the FDA to be crushed and administered in water by swallowing or via nasogastric tube, according to an announcement from AstraZeneca.

New cardiovascular disease risk calculator can be used for any country

27.03.20151690

A cardiovascular disease risk equation that can be adjusted to apply to any country with adequate health records, regardless of income level, has been developed, according to Dr. Kaveh Hajifathalian of the Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, and associates.