D-Dimer Level Not Useful for Ruling Out PE in COVID-19
Overall, 92.3 percent of patients had plasma D-dimer levels ≥0.05 µg/mL, including all with and 91.2 percent without, pulmonary embolism.
Vascular Medicine
Avacopan Approved as Adjunct Therapy for ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
The approval was based on data from the phase 3 ADVOCATE trial, which evaluated Tavneos in 330 adults with newly diagnosed or relapsed ANCA-associated vasculitis.
Is Depression Linked to Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Progression?
No correlation was observed between symptoms of depression and abdominal aortic aneurysm progression.
Bariatric Surgery Linked to Improved Vascular Function
Researchers sought to identify variables associated with vascular improvement after bariatric surgery and determine how sex, race, and metabolic status are associated with vascular outcomes.
Aortic Valve Replacement Up in Patients With Alzheimer Disease
One-year outcomes similar for patients with or without Alzheimer disease and related dementias.
Aortic Complications During Pregnancy in Women With Marfan Syndrome
Researchers conducted a study to assess the risk for pregnancy-associated vascular complications in women with Marfan syndrome.
Higher-Dose Statins Reduced All-Cause Mortality, Amputation Risk in PAD
Higher doses of statins may more effectively prevent adverse clinical outcomes in PAD.
Major Bleeding Risk High With Extended AC After First Unprovoked VTE
Long-term risks and consequences are considerable for patients receiving VKA, DOAC after first unprovoked VTE.
Rivaroxaban and Aspirin Dual Therapy for Peripheral Artery Disease
A meta-analysis of COMPASS and VOYAGER compared low-dose rivaroxaban and aspirin vs aspirin alone across a broad spectrum of patients with PAD.
Pictorial Information on Vascular Age Increased Prescribing of Lipid-Lowering Drugs
A clinical trial found that more lipid-lowering medications were prescribed when physicians were provided with pictorial information of their patients’ vascular age and carotid plaques.
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