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The names of young specialists who will receive grants to participate in the International school on epidemiology and prevention on May 23rd, 2015 are already known

26.03.20152502

The names of young specialists who will receive grants to participate in the International school on epidemiology and prevention on May 23rd, 2015 are already known.

AF thromboembolic prophylaxis should focus on drug efficacy, not pharmacologic class

26.03.20151605

In patients with atrial fibrillation, researchers found no significant class effect for direct thrombin inhibitors or factor Xa inhibitors, according to meta-analysis results.

Five advances in cholesterol management

25.03.20151825

There are more than 2,100 people deaths due to CVD each day in the United States — an average of one death every 40 seconds.

Prednisone may safely lower uric acid levels in patients with heart failure

24.03.20151710

Uric acid levels in patients with symptomatic heart failure and hyperuricemia were successfully lowered with prednisone treatment, and renal response to diuretics was improved, according to study findings.

ACC: Ablation Beats Amiodarone for Afib in HF

23.03.20151815

Catheter ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation (Afib) in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) reduced arrhythmia recurrence compared with treatment with amiodarone.

Cardio Update Europe 2015 travel and participation grants for RSC members (Vienna, Austria, May 15-16, 2015)

23.03.20152533

Organizing Committee for conducting the Cardio Update Europe 2015 offers members of the Russian Society of Cardiology to take their chance and receive a grant to participate in the congress.

Four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate shows promise for urgent vitamin K antagonist reversal

19.03.20151563

Treatment with four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate was superior to plasma for the urgent reversal of vitamin K antagonist-induced anticoagulation prior to surgery, according to phase 3b study results.