Researchers tracked the rates of major gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with AFib randomized to receive edoxaban or a vitamin K antagonist after a successful TAVR procedure.

Spontaneous ICH carries a heightened risk of mortality, making locating its origin in a timely manner critical to outcomes.

The analysis—required under an executive order from President Donald Trump—lists overmedicalization, excessive screen time, processed foods and environmental toxins as contributing factors for everything from cancer to ADHD.

A lack of Medicare reimbursement is just one issue. In a national survey, home healthcare agencies report dropping telemedicine offerings because elderly patients tend to prefer in-person care. 

The new device marks a “significant step forward” in American stroke care, the company contends. 

"As cannabis legalization increases, it is crucial to understand the public health and clinical implications of marijuana use," researchers wrote in JAMA Cardiology.

Cuffless BP measurements could potentially provide significant value for clinicians and patients alike. It is still too early, however, for these technologies to be used in a clinical setting; too many unanswered questions remain.

Mario Gaudino, MD, PhD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about minimally invasive procedures, the growing interest in clinical trials and other key trends in the world of cardiac surgery.