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Modern radiotherapy safe for heart in breast cancer patients
Breast cancer patients see no excess risk of ischaemic heart disease (IHD)-related mortality after radiotherapy (RT) treatment, according to a recent Singapore study.
Modern radiotherapy safe for heart in breast cancer patients
17 May 2022
Beta-blockers reduce mortality risk in older patients with HFrEF
Use of beta-blockers results in a lower risk of all-cause mortality, but not of heart failure (HF) readmission, in older patients with HR with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), reports a recent study. Results are similar between patients admitted and not admitted from nursing homes.
Beta-blockers reduce mortality risk in older patients with HFrEF
16 May 2022
LDL-C test after ASCVD event improves statin adherence, intensification
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) testing appears to improve statin adherence and management in patients with a history of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), suggests a recent study.
LDL-C test after ASCVD event improves statin adherence, intensification
16 May 2022
Allergic rhinitis tied to thromboembolic disease in pregnancy
Pregnant women with allergic rhinitis before and after childbirth see higher rates of thromboembolic (TE) disease and venous complications, a recent study has found.
