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14-day AF screening no better than usual care in stroke prevention
Use of a 14-day continuous electrocardiographic monitor to screen for atrial fibrillation (AF) in older adults seen in primary care practices does not seem to result in fewer hospitalizations for stroke when compared with usual care, reports a recent study.
ARBs a good alternative to ACEIs in patients with acute MI
The incidence of death is comparable between patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) without heart failure (HF) receiving angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and those taking angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs), a study has shown.
Fruit, vegetable diet a viable treatment for hypertension
A diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables can help treat individuals with primary hypertension by preventing chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), suggest the results of a recent study.
Prompt DOAC therapy after stroke safe for AF patients
Initiating direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) within 4 days after an ischaemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) is safe and yields similar outcomes as delayed initiation, as shown in the phase 4 OPTIMAS trial.
