By Barbara S. Wiggins Taken directly from the ACC The use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF) weighing ≥120…
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Is there a role of CMR in grading aortic stenosis severity?
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By Julian Sheather and Dubhfeasa Slattery Taken directly from the British Medical Journal Doctors constantly went above and beyond their ordinary obligations to respond to…
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The British Medical Journal (BMJ) has recently launched an online resource to support health care professionals, patients and researchers with important research, best practice information,…
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The culmination to the cardiovascular year will review the biggest and most relevant topics of the past 12 months. This course is a must-attend for…
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By Ahmed El-Medany This prospective study by Sung et al assessed the relationship between physical activity (PA) and the development of coronary artery calcification (CAC).…
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By Ahmed El-Medany This research by Shenoy et al included 903 individuals undergoing CMRI for suspected cardiac tumour. The cardiac MRI diagnosis of ‘no mass’…
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By Ahmed El-Medany A study by Schrage et al assessed 12,164 individuals from 3 European population-based cohorts. Absolute iron deficiency was defined as a ferritin…
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By Ahmed El-Medany Presented by Dr. Chiriacò at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions, a prospective study including 349 diabetic participants assessed the long-term…
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By M Azram et al Taken directly from European Heart Journal – Digital Health There is a lack of studies validating the use of handheld devices…
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