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Clinical Outcomes With Use of Second- vs First-Generation DES for PCI

Second-generation drug-eluting stents (DES) were found to be associated with better clinical outcomes than first-generation DES, 2 years after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with acute myocardial infarction and comorbid prediabetes.

Concomitant NSAID, Antithrombotic Use After Myocardial Infarction May Increase CV, Bleeding Risk

Treatment with NSAID concomitant with antithrombotic therapy after myocardial infarction may be associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular and bleeding events.

Examining Long-Term Outcomes of Drug-Eluting vs Bare Metal In-Stent Restenosis

Patients with drug-eluting stent-related in-stent restenosis (ISR) were found to have poorer long-term outcomes than patients with bare-metal stent-related ISR.

Venous Thromboembolism Events With COVID-19 in an Intensive Care Unit

COVID-19 ICU patients exhibited distinct phenotypic traits that suggested standard VTE prophylaxis is insufficient in this population.

Obesity in Young Adulthood Tied to Later Venous Thromboembolism

Men who are obese or severely obese in young adulthood have an increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) later in life.

Comparison of Early and Late Transplant-Associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy

Although etiologies and traits of early and late thrombotic microangiopathy may vary, outcomes for both patient populations are similarly unfavorable.

Thrombosis and Iron Deficient Anemia: Determining Trends in Thrombotic Complications

Although the association between thrombocytosis in iron deficiency anemia is understood, researchers studied the risk for thrombotic complications.

Dyslipidemia Medication as Thrombosis Prophylaxis in COVID-19 With Familial Hypercholesterolemia?

The treatment of patients with familial hypercholesterolemia and COVID-19 with dyslipidemia medications may prevent the occurrence of thrombotic events.

Incidence of VTE, Major Bleeding High in Primary CNS Lymphoma

The incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and major bleeding is high among patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma.

AHA Statement on Managing Pregnant Women With CVD

The American Heart Association outlined several considerations for the management of pregnant women with CVD or CVD-related conditions.