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Most Inflammatory, Cardiac Manifestations of MIS-C Resolve

Most inflammatory and cardiac manifestations of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) resolve relatively quickly.

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Dual-Pathway Inhibition in Cardiovascular Disease: Efficacy and Safety

The study authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the overall efficacy and safety of low-dose direct oral anticoagulants vs placebo on a background of antiplatelet therapy.

LDL-C and CV Health Dependent on Age and Specified Endpoint

The researchers wanted to determine the value of LDL-C as a risk biomarker for coronary heart disease, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and stroke events and deaths for people stratified by age.

Ventricular-Arterial Coupling From 3D Echo May Predict Systemic Sclerosis Prognosis

Researchers evaluated the role of ventricular-arterial coupling from 3D echocardiography in predicting clinical outcomes in patients with systemic sclerosis.

JACC Review Highlights Cardiovascular Outcomes Associated With Acute and Chronic Opioid Use

This review explores the cardiovascular consequences of opioids and the contributions of off-target electrophysiologic properties to mortality, and provides practical safety recommendations.

Major Cardiovascular Events Linked to Metabolic Acidosis

Cardiovascular events are the leading cause of death among patients with chronic kidney disease, and metabolic acidosis in this population is underdiagnosed.

Cycling Linked to Reduced All-Cause, CVD Mortality in Diabetes

For adults with diabetes, cycling is associated with reduced all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality.

Surveillance Recommendations for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Associated Myocarditis

Because myocarditis has a high mortality rate and can be difficult to detect, the authors of a narrative review aimed to standardize the diagnostic and therapeutic protocols.

Effect of a Phytochemical-Rich Diet on CV Risk Factors in Type 1 Diabetes

Investigators aimed to assess the relationship between the dietary phytochemical index and cardiovascular disease risk factors in patients with type 1 diabetes.

Testosterone Therapy for Hypogonadism May Cut Risk for CV Events

Testosterone therapy may reduce the risk for cardiovascular events in men with low testosterone and other cardiovascular risk factors.

ASH Suggests Not Using Outpatient Thromboprophylaxis for COVID-19

A new draft recommendation relating to anticoagulation for discharged patients with COVID-19 has been issued by the American Society of Hematology (ASH).