Cardiovascular Diseases

Bleeding Risk with Aspirin Increased with Age

A UK prospective population-based study of long-term antiplatelet treatment (predominantly daily aspirin 75 mg enteric coated) in secondary prevention of…

8 years ago

Lithium Use in Early Pregnancy Linked to Congenital Cardiac Defects

A US cohort study suggested that maternal use of lithium during the first trimester was associated with an increased risk…

8 years ago

Intensive BP Control Supported

A systematic review and network meta-analysis, which allowed the simultaneous comparison of multiple achieved systolic blood pressure (SBP) levels on…

8 years ago

Early Onset Hypertension Linked to Risks and Heritability

A multigenerational, prospective cohort study in the US concluded that early onset (age <55 years) compared with late onset hypertension…

8 years ago

NSAIDs Increase Heart Attack Risk

Systematic review followed by an individual patient data meta-analysis concluded that all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including naproxen, were found…

8 years ago

Cooling for the Revived to Reduce Brain Injury

The American Academy of Neurology issued practice guideline to reduce brain injury following cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The guideline was developed after…

8 years ago

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