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Early valve replacement for aortic stenosis irrespective of symptoms results in better clinical survival: A meta-analysis of the current evidence

21.06.20131759

Patients with severe, but asymptomatic aortic stenosis (AS) present a difficult clinical challenge.

Spironolactone provides benefit in resistant hypertension, small study shows

20.06.20132275

The addition of spironolactone as a treatment option for patients with resistant hypertension and diabetes mellitus can help significantly lower blood pressure, according to the results of a new study.

Abdominal Aortic Atherosclerosis at MR Imaging Is Associated with Cardiovascular Events: The Dallas Heart Study

19.06.20132070

To determine the value of two abdominal aortic atherosclerosis measurements at magnetic resonance (MR) imaging for predicting future cardiovascular events.

Revised ACC/AHA HF guidelines address aldosterone, device use, quality of life

18.06.20132094

The just-released 2013 American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines for heart failure present a strong evidence-based approach that covers the spectrum from screening for the disease, through treatments, to discussing end-of-life care.

Blood Pressure and Progression of Brain Atrophy. The SMART-MR Study

17.06.20132207

Studies have shown that both high and low blood pressure (BP) may play a role in the etiology of brain atrophy.

Obstructive sleep apnea may cause sudden cardiac death

13.06.20131948

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may contribute to overall cardiometabolic risk and even cause sudden cardiac death (SCD), according to two recent studies.

Obesity and kidney disease in type 1 and 2 diabetes: an analysis of the National Diabetes Audit

11.06.20132307

Obesity is increasingly prevalent in many countries. Obesity is a major risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes but its relationship with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) remains unclear.