Are Weight Loss Drugs Safe for Heart Patients?
A cardiologist answers questions about how these highly publicized medications may impact cardiovascular health.
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Author: Alyx Arnett
AED Use During Cardiac Arrests Not Bolstered by State Mandates
Researchers say the data similarities between states with AED mandates and those without suggest that improving bystander AED use will need to go beyond legislative measures.
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Bariatric Surgery Beats Medication in Long-Term Hypertension Control
A five-year study shows bariatric surgery in obese individuals maintains blood pressure with fewer medications and lowers BMI, compared to blood pressure medications alone.
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CT Scans Prove Most Effective for Assessing Chest Pain
Researchers say the transition to a “CT-first” strategy for patients with unknown or unestablished coronary artery disease should be a high priority.
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FDA Approves Valve Replacement System for Tricuspid Regurgitation
The approval marks the first transcatheter replacement device indicated for use in the tricuspid position.
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