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Enzyme-Inducing AEDs Linked to Increased Vascular Risk
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Preliminary research suggests carbamazepine and phenytoin -- 2 of the most commonly used enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs -- may produce serologic changes that could substantially increase the risk for coronary and cerebrovascular disease. Medscape Medical News
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CV Risk Factors Associated With VTE
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A new meta-analysis shows that some cardiovascular risk factors are significantly associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism. This suggests that a certain proportion of VTE previously considered as idiopathic might be due to such factors as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension, say the researchers. Heartwire
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