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

19.03.20151585

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.

Folic acid supplementation reduces stroke risk

18.03.20151764

Folic acid plus enalapril reduced the risk for first stroke compared with enalapril alone among adults with hypertension in China, according to data presented at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions.

Anticoagulation for stroke prevention in new atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass graft surgery

17.03.20151713

The benefit of early anticoagulation for stroke prophylaxis in atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is uncertain.

Beta-blocker therapy and prognosis of heart failure patients with new-onset diabetes mellitus

16.03.20151960

The study aim to assess the effect of bB on the prognosis of heart failure (HF) patients with new–onset diabetes mellitus (DM) treated with a contemporary medical regime.

Patients with rheumatic autoimmune disease at higher risk after MI

13.03.20151601

The risk of mortality was higher in patients with rheumatic autoimmune diseases at 30 days and 12 months following myocardial infarction, and patients faced lower rates of revascularization, according to recently published research.

Medical advice motivates patients to reduce sodium intake

12.03.20151583

U.S. adults who received dietary medical advice were more likely to make changes to monitor or reduce their sodium consumption than adults who were not advised about their consumption, researchers reported in a new study.

Patients with high genetic risk for CHD benefit most from statin therapy

11.03.20152098

Adults with the highest genetic risk for CHD derived the greatest benefits from statin therapy, regardless of traditional risk factors, according to new findings.