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ACUITY One-Year Results Published
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The lead investigator says the one-year results should provide further reassurance on the use of bivalirudin in ACS patients. Heartwire
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New ONTARGET Analysis Shows Lower Not Necessarily Better When It Comes to BP
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A new observational analysis of the ONTARGET study shows that lower is not necessarily better when it comes to blood pressure in this patient population, with coronary heart disease or diabetes plus additional risk factors. Although there was evidence that lower BP was better for stroke, there was a suggestion of harm when BP was reduced below 130 mm Hg systolic for the outcome of cardiovascular death in diabetics. Heartwire
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Meta-Analysis Shows That Statins Reduce the Incidence and Recurrence of AF
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French investigators showed that the use of statins was significantly associated with a decreased risk of incidence or recurrence of atrial fibrillation in patients in sinus rhythm with a history of previous AF, those undergoing cardiac surgery, or those prescribed the drugs after an acute coronary syndrome. The findings, say investigators, point to the benefit of statins beyond their ability to lower LDL cholesterol. Heartwire
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