The new guidelines recommend a restrictive RBC transfusion strategy for critically ill adults, including those with acute gastrointestinal bleeding and cardiac surgery. The guidelines advise against a restrictive strategy in acute coronary syndrome and suggest relying on expert opinion for isolated troponin elevation, while advising against permissive transfusion thresholds in septic shock.
A UK-based study found that seasonal changes in potassium levels influenced ACE inhibitor prescriptions, raising concerns about blood test accuracy and potential overprescribing during colder months.
A 9-year study of nearly 10,000 adults found that those with persistently high body roundness trajectories had a 55% greater risk of cardiovascular events, independent of traditional risk factors.
Heart guideline overhaul urges judicious testing and team-based care for noncardiac surgery, as new data reveals myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery as a critical postoperative concern.
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A retrospective study of over 13,000 T2D patients found that each 1% BMI reduction independently lowered cardiovascular disease risk by 4% in those treated with GLP-1RAs.
A recent study introduced the iValve, a novel mechanical heart valve, which may reduce the need for lifelong anticoagulation therapy while maintaining durability and enhancing hemodynamic performance.
A nationwide Veterans Health Affairs study found that implementing a DOAC management dashboard was associated with an 8.7% to 7.6% reduction in off-label prescribing and decreased adverse events across 128,652 patients.
A new proteomic risk score based on 32 blood proteins may predict an increased likelihood of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and respiratory-related mortality, offering potential for early disease detection without the need for long-term spirometry monitoring.