May 06, 2025

FDA Approves TAVR Platform for Asymptomatic AS

The FDA has approved the SAPIEN 3 TAVR platform for patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis based on data from the EARLY TAVR trial.

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April 30, 2025

ApoB Count and Lp(a) Levels Key to CAD Risk

Total apoB particle count and Lp(a) levels best reflect coronary artery disease risk, with researchers noting that lipid-related atherosclerotic risk is most accurately reflected by the total count of apoB-P.

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April 24, 2025

Large Trial Finds No Stroke Benefit From CEP, Study

A large U.K. trial found that routine use of cerebral embolic protection did not decrease the incidence of stroke within 72 hours among patients undergoing TAVI.

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April 23, 2025

Sense of Belonging 'Critical' for Workplace Retention

Individuals who reported a neutral level of satisfaction with their sense of belonging were approximately 3 times more likely to express an intent to leave, while those who were dissatisfied were 7 times more likely to do so, compared to individuals who were satisfied with their sense of belonging.

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April 17, 2025

Early Ezetimibe After MI Tied to Reduced MACE in SWEDEHEART Registry

Delaying ezetimibe use after MI was associated with worse outcomes in a Swedish national cohort study of 35,826 patients.

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April 15, 2025

Mavacamten Misses Endpoints in nHCM Trial

Mavacamten's phase III trial for nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy does not show significant improvement in functional capacity or symptoms, reflecting challenges in less severe populations. Bristol Myers Squibb plans to present full data at a future scientific meeting.

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April 15, 2025

Tenecteplase Matches Alteplase in Stroke Outcomes

In a registry-based study of 79,550 patients, tenecteplase showed comparable short-term safety and effectiveness to alteplase for acute ischemic stroke, with no significant differences in functional outcomes or hemorrhagic events.

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April 14, 2025

Pecans May Lower Cholesterol, Triglycerides

Replacing usual snacks with 57 g/d of pecans for 12 weeks improved lipids and diet quality.

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April 10, 2025

Morning Coffee Consumption Linked to Lower Mortality Risk

“Drinking coffee in the morning may be more strongly associated with a lower risk of mortality than drinking coffee later in the day."

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