FPN || Cardiovascular Disease

TAVR results among highlights of ACC 2014 late-breaking sessions

Posted on: 19/03/2014 - 18:30

The results of clinical and registry studies on transcatheter aortic valve replacement are among the presentations slated for the late-breaking clinical trial sessions during the upcoming annual...

Field of Interest: Cardiology

Type: News Item

Frailty assessment central to TAVR decision

Posted on: 19/03/2014 - 18:05

SNOWMASS, COLO. – Transcatheter aortic valve replacement in nonsurgical candidates with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis carries a hefty price tag of $116,500 per quality-adjusted life-year gained...

Field of Interest: Cardiology

Type: News Item

Frailty assessment central to TAVR decision

Posted on: 19/03/2014 - 18:05

Field of Interest: Geriatrics

Type: News Item

Apixaban approved for preventing DVT and pulmonary embolism after hip/knee surgery

Posted on: 14/03/2014 - 20:15

The oral anticoagulant apixaban has been approved for prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis, which may lead to pulmonary embolism, in patients who have undergone hip or knee replacement...

Field of Interest: Cardiology

Type: News Item

HFPEF’s diverse features pose management and trial challenges

Posted on: 08/03/2014 - 06:00

When the highly-anticipated results from the TOPCAT trial reported last November failed to show a statistically significant efficacy benefit from spironolactone treatment in patients with heart...

Field of Interest: Cardiology

Type: News Item

Colchicine may provide potent cardiac protection

Posted on: 05/03/2014 - 20:30

SNOWMASS, COLO. – Evidence from three observational studies suggests colchicine has a strong protective effect against cardiovascular events in gout patients. These data add to mounting evidence...

Field of Interest: Cardiology

Type: News Item

Colchicine may provide potent cardiac protection

Posted on: 05/03/2014 - 20:30

SNOWMASS, COLO. – Evidence from three observational studies suggests colchicine has a strong protective effect against cardiovascular events in gout patients. These data add to mounting evidence...

Field of Interest: Rheumatology

Type: News Item

Physician/patient communication on ICDs deemed problematic

Posted on: 28/02/2014 - 18:15

SNOWMASS, COLO. – Cardiologist-patient discussions at the time of decision making about implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapy are fraught with a disturbing degree of misrepresentation and...

Field of Interest: Cardiology

Type: News Item

Latest heart failure guidelines break new ground

Posted on: 26/02/2014 - 05:01

SNOWMASS, COLO. – The latest heart failure guidelines from the American College of...

Field of Interest: Geriatrics

Type: News Item

Latest heart failure guidelines break new ground

Posted on: 26/02/2014 - 05:01

SNOWMASS, COLO. – The latest heart failure guidelines from the American College of...

Field of Interest: Cardiology

Type: News Item

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