Cardio Round-Up: The Impact of Successful Pig-to-Human Heart Transplants; and More
Serum Magnesium and Risk of Cardiovascular Events
In the general population there are associations between hypomagnesemia and cardiovascular events and between hypermagnesemia and overall mortality....
P Wave Peak Time on Surface ECG Predicts Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation
Researchers, led by Ahmet Zengin, MD, from the Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in Üsküdar/Istanbul, Turkey, evaluated a newly developed electrocardiography...
Prognostic Value of Interleukin-6 for Stroke and Mortality in Atrial Fibrillation
In a study, published in the Anatolian Journal of Cardiology, researchers examined the prognostic value of interleukin-6 (IL-6) for mortality and stroke in atrial fibrillation...
Cardio Round-Up: FDA Approves Two New Indications for XARELTO® in Pediatric VTE Patients; and...
FDA Approves Two New Indications for XARELTO® (rivaroxaban) to Help Prevent and Treat VTE in Pediatric Patients
The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson...
Frail Patients With Nonvalvular A-Fib Less Likely to Receive Anticoagulants
Frail patients with a new diagnosis of nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) are less likely to receive an anticoagulant, according to a study published online...
Guideline-Recommended Therapy Remains Costly for Older Adults With Multiple Chronic Conditions
Out-of-pocket costs for guideline-recommended medications for older adults with chronic conditions have decreased over the last 10 years, but they remain high and burdensome,...
Atrial Fibrillation Predictors and Outcomes in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes
A team of researchers, led by Jean Jacques Noubiap, aimed to evaluate the incidence, risk factors, and prognosis of atrial fibrillation (AFib) in patients...
