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Risk of myopathy and myalgia among statin users may be small and clinically insignificant
1. 27.1% of patient in the statin group reported muscle pain and weakness compared to 26.6% in the control groups. ...
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#VisualAbstract: Screening patients with atrial fibrillation with an implantable loop recorder does not decrease the incidence of subsequent stroke
1. Amongst patients aged 70 or older, screening for atrial fibrillation with an implantable loop recorder did not prevent the ...
Early rhythm control for atrial fibrillation reduces the risk of adverse cardiovascular events
1. Early rhythm control for atrial fibrillation (AF) was associated with a significantly reduced risk of an adverse cardiovascular event. ...
Tea consumption is associated with decreased risk of mortality
1. This prospective cohort study found that consuming two or more cups of tea daily was associated with moderately reduced ...
Screening patients with atrial fibrillation with an implantable loop recorder does not decrease the incidence of subsequent stroke
1. Amongst patients aged 70 or older, screening for atrial fibrillation with an implantable loop recorder did not prevent the ...
COVID-19 adenoviral but not mRNA vaccines are associated with adverse cardiovascular events
1. The first dose of adenoviral-based Oxford-AstraZeneca and Janssen vaccines was associated with acute myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism. 2. ...
Left atrial appendage occlusion is an effective alternative to oral anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation
1. The overall benefit of left atrial appendage occlusion (LAOO) for prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) ...
#VisualAbstract: Remote ischemic conditioning improves neurologic function in patients with acute moderate ischemic stroke
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#VisualAbstract: Stenting in addition to medical therapy does not reduce stroke or mortality risk in patients with severe intracranial stenosis
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Postoperative and nonoperative atrial fibrillation have a similar risk of associated thromboembolism
1. Postoperative atrial fibrillation had a similar risk for associated stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) as compared to nonoperative ...
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