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Treatment with enoxaparin and nadroparin may speed up wound healing after an operation, reports a study. On the other hand, phenprocoumon, acetylsalicylic acid, and certain low-molecular-weight heparins (certoparin, tinzaparin, dalteparin, bemiparin) may delay recuperation.

The use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) appears to be safer than warfarin for patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF) and liver cirrhosis (LC), suggests a study. This is particularly true to reducing the risk of major bleeding in those with Child-Pugh class A disease.

About a teaspoon (5 g) of butter a day can help improve cardiometabolic health outcomes and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D), reports a recent study. In contrast, margarine may elevate the risk of both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and T2D.

The new ACC/AHA* hypertension guidelines reinforce previous recommendations to lower blood pressure (BP) early and aggressively, with a greater emphasis on lifestyle interventions, the link between BP and cognitive function, and pregnancy.

Cumulative lifetime use of cannabis does not appear to raise the risk of developing hypertension, as shown in the study.

Experiencing a loss of stable spousal relationships, particularly recent marital failure, appears to increase susceptibility to heart failure, according to a large study.