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Acute myocardial infarction patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are at heightened risk of malnutrition, which is in turn associated with increased incidence of major bleeding, all-cause death, and major ischaemic event, according to data from the COREA-AMI registries.

Patients with aortic aneurysms show “very low” adherence to medical management, which also differs by subtype and declines over time, reveals a study.

Adolescent boys with high body mass index (BMI) are highly likely to develop early-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) with subsequently worse clinical outcomes, including all-cause mortality, heart failure, and stroke, according to a study.

Healthcare professionals (HCPs) may find benefits in participating in a creative arts therapy (CAT) program, which a recent study has shown to be not only feasible and acceptable but also effective in minimizing psychological distress and reducing turnover intention.

An acid exposure time (AET) of 4.0 percent is a reliable prognostic marker of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy discontinuation, a study has shown. In addition, 96 hours of monitoring works better than 48 hours in predicting PPI cessation.