USPSTF: Starting Aspirin in Patients 60 or Older for Primary CVD Prevention Not Recommended
Starting aspirin in patients 60 years or older to prevent a first heart attack or stroke is not recommended.
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Finerenone Provides CV, Renal Benefits in Diabetes Across CKD Spectrum
In FIDELITY, investigators pooled data from more than 13,000 patients from the FIDELIO-DKD and FIGARO-DKD trials.
Fixed-Dose Combination Therapies Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
Fixed-dose combo with BP-lowering meds, statin, and aspirin yields largest reduction in cardiovascular risk
Vagus Nerve Stimulation System Approved for Post Stroke Rehabilitation Therapy
The Vivistim System features an implantable pulse generator, which is placed just under the skin in the chest of the patient, and a lead wire.
Amplatzer Amulet Approved to Reduce Thromboembolic Risk in Atrial Fibrillation
The Amulet device is designed for complete immediate closure of the left atrial appendage using dual-seal technology.
Cardiac Monitor Implant Detects A-Fib in More Stroke Patients
Rate of incident AF over 12 months higher with implant versus usual care with external cardiac monitoring in patients with ischemic stroke
Cause of First Stroke Guides Prevention of Second Stroke
Recommendations include diagnostic workup to define stroke etiology to reduce risk for recurrent stroke
Kidney Impairment Influences Safety, Efficacy of Anticoagulants for AFib
Investigators found an incremental increase in risks from oral anticoagulants as kidney function decreased, highlighting the need for more research to better understand bleeding risk and net benefit of treatment in the CKD population.
FDA Clears Novel Device for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation After Stroke
The device is available only with a prescription and may be used as part of rehabilitation therapy.
Brilinta Approved to Reduce Risk of Recurrent Stroke in High-Risk Patients
The approval was based on data from the phase 3 THALES trial (N=11,016) that compared treatment with ticagrelor plus aspirin to aspirin alone in preventing new stroke events.
