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BBs, ACEI/ARBs to Prevent LV Dysfunction Due to Breast Cancer Drugs
Are beta-blockers (BBs) and renin-angiotensin system blockers effective at preventing the decline in ejection fraction (EF) of women with breast cancer receiving trastuzumab, anthracyclines, or both?
Two-Dose ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 Vaccine Protection Over Time
Is the protection of the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine against severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) waning?
Putting the 2021 AHA Dietary Guidelines into Practice
Poor diet is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD), obesity, and type 2 diabetes. CVD is responsible for 1 in every 3 deaths in the United States (US) and approximately 92 million adults are living with CVD.
Fractional Flow Reserve Versus Angiography for Multivessel Evaluation 3
The goal of the FAME 3 trial was to demonstrate the noninferiority of fractional flow reserve (FFR)-guided percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for patients with three-vessel disease.
ACC, ASH Meet With CVS Caremark on New DOAC Formulary Change
Representatives from the ACC and American Society of Hematology (ASH) recently met with CVS Caremark regarding the decision to prefer rivaroxaban over other direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) and its potential impact on existing patients...