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Hydroxychloroquine Linked to Less Heart Risk in RA, Lupus

Current use of the antimalarial especially was particularly associated with less thrombosis

FDA APPROVED CavaClear Laser Sheath over an illustration of the placement of an IVC filter

FDA OKs Laser-Assisted IVC Filter Removal

Another option for hard-to-remove filters

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AHA Abstract Under Fire; Cardiology Bullies; An Acupuncture Needle Where?!

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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Pulmonary Embolism Rule-Out Strategy Safely Reduces Chest Imaging

Clinical gestalt plus D-dimer and two sets of clinical factors was non-inferior in clinical trial

AHA over a computer rendering of the heart.

Oral Factor XIa Inhibitor Sets the Stage for a Safer Anticoagulant

Milvexian shows promise in preventing vein clots after total knee replacement surgery

AHA over a computer rendering of the heart.

Potent Antiplatelet Not a Good Idea for Moderate COVID-19

ACTIV-4a trial suggests harm for hospitalized patients outside the ICU

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No Link Between TRT for Hypogonadism and Blood Clots, Study Finds

But findings don't conclusively debunk DVT risk, researcher says

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FDA Probes LAAO; Dairy Fat's Heart Benefit; Repatha OK'd for Pediatric HeFH

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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Is Heparin-Based Thromboprophylaxis Necessary for Obstetric Patients?

Time to reconsider its use to prevent VTE in pregnant patients, study suggests

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FDA Slaps Restrictions on JAK Inhibitors Over Serious Safety Risks

Use for inflammatory conditions limited to those who fail on TNF blockers

HRS over a photo of a pacemaker laying on an electrocardiogram.

DOAC Reduces Stroke Risk After Ventricular Ablation

Study treatment superior to aspirin, STROKE-VT trial shows

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Academic Cardiologists Singled Out for Gender Equality Problem

Women still poorly represented, paid in procedural internal medicine specialties

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First TTS Case After mRNA Shot; Fake Fellow Strikes Out; Disappearing Pacemaker

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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Early Vax Myocarditis Data; Novel RAAS Inhibitor; Star Athletes Collapse Mid-Game

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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Brain Vein Clots Less Likely With Vaccine Than With Severe COVID

Study provides a better basis for weighing the relative risks

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Xarelto Flops for COVID-19 Clot Prevention Outside ICU

ACTION trial adds nuance to the story from large platform trials

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Pacemaker Interference Warning; Religious Fasting and CVD; Toothpick in the Heart

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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COVID Vax & Myocarditis; Ejection Fractions on EKG; Southerners Still Unwell

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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Toxic Cardiology Culture Pervasive Worldwide, ACC Survey Finds

No group was immune to hostile work conditions, but women and young doctors got the worst of it

ACIP Punts on J&J COVID Vaccine

CDC advisors back continued "pause" until more data available

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Reassuring Data on Tranexamic Acid and Blood Clots

Yet concerns of thrombotic complications remain

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From VIPIT to VITT: Thrombosis and COVID Vaccines

More data support link between adenovirus vector vaccines, blood clotting, and low platelets

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Intermediate-Dose Clot Prevention Flops for Severe COVID

Prophylactic anticoagulation reigns in the ICU

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Time to Stop Routine Anesthesia for Stroke Thrombectomy?

Neurologists debate pandemic-related guidelines

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AstraZeneca Vaccine Unfairly Under Fire Over Clot Risk?

Statistics, WHO, hematologists argue the risk isn't real

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Op-Ed: COVID Shot While on a Blood Thinner?

One hematologist's strategy for addressing concerns

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DOAC After Heart Valve Procedure?

Registry defines prevalent use with mechanical and bioprosthetic valves

A female physician with her mature female patient puts on her stethoscope

ACC Report: Cardiac Care Better Woman-to-Woman

Group suggests rethink of cardiology culture and medical education

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Why No Price Competition in Brand-Name Heart Drugs?

The Skeptical Cardiologist raises an eyebrow at the DOACs

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Staying Safe in Lupus: Monitor Hydroxychloroquine Levels

Limit the retinopathy risk while maintaining anti-thrombotic protection, study suggests

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Growth Hormones in Childhood Tied to Heart Problems Later On

Women, those who were small for gestational age at highest risk

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COVID's Heart Complications Modest in Large Registry

Obese and minority groups at higher risk, though, analyses affirm

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Xarelto Works for Prevention in Valvular Afib

RIVER trial may open the door to use in broader populations

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No Aspirin Post-STEMI Stent; Sapien 3 Stroke Risk; and More

It's a TICO-STEMI, SOLVE-TAVI, FLASH, and IREMMI trial data round-up

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COVID Heart Autopsies Point More to Clot Damage Than Myocarditis

Results bolster case for anticoagulation in hospitalized patients

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Low-Dose DOAC Valuable in Afib After Age 80

Randomized trial suggests benefit on par with warfarin in younger groups

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Lupus Anticoagulant Tied to COVID Thrombosis

Small study suggests consideration of therapeutic anticoagulation

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Skin Rashes a Clue to COVID-19 Vascular Disease

Certain skin manifestations tied to coagulopathy in the sickest patients

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Andexxa Enters Guidelines for Bleeding on Oral Anticoagulation

ACC updates treatment algorithms

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Broadway Star Loses COVID-19 Battle

After fighting the virus for over three months, Nick Cordero passed away

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