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Aggressive BP control may ward off haemorrhagic stroke in patients with past ischaemic strokes
Intensive blood pressure (BP) control helps reduce the risk of haemorrhagic stroke in patients with a history of ischaemic stroke, according to a post hoc analysis of the RESPECT* study.
Early endoscopy effective for UGIB in acute coronary syndrome patients
In patients with recent acute coronary syndrome (ACS), early endoscopy (EE) for upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is superior to non-EE, leading to better rates of bleeding control, lower rates of rebleeding, and less need for transfusion, reports a recent study.
High blood pressure, Scarff Bloom-Richardson grade 3 predict CV events in breast cancer
Pre-existing cardiovascular disease (CVD) and grade 3 Scarff Bloom-Richardson are associated with the occurrence of cardiovascular (CV) events among women with breast cancer, reports a study.
Greater adherence to Mediterranean diet reduces CVD burden
Even a slight increase in the level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet on a population basis results in significant decreases in new cardiovascular disease (CVD) cases and in better prognosis of patients with established CVD, according to two epidemiological studies.