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A polypill containing valsartan, amlodipine, and chlorthalidone (KDF1901) works better than the valsartan–amlodipine combination for improving blood pressure (BP) control in Asians with essential hypertension, according to a phase III study from South Korea.

For active smokers with newly diagnosed peripheral artery disease (PAD), complete smoking cessation lowers the risks of both cardiovascular and limb-specific adverse events, whereas partial smoking reduction offers no benefit, according to a large retrospective cohort study.

Impaired left atrial (LA) function, particularly atrial electromechanical dissociation (AEMD), appears to increase the risk of cerebrovascular events in patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), suggests a study.

As Hong Kong’s population ages, osteoporosis has emerged as a significant health concern, currently affecting an estimated 400,000 individuals. The rising incidence of osteoporotic or fragility fractures contributes to increased morbidity and mortality, creating a substantial burden on the healthcare system. At a scientific symposium, experts in cardiology, orthopaedic surgery, geriatrics, endocrinology, and anaesthesiology explored how a multidisciplinary approach can enhance the management of fragility fractures, particularly hip fractures. The discussions focused on optimizing care from the point of admission through to recovery, with an emphasis on postoperative prevention of imminent fractures using an osteoanabolic-first approach to improve patient outcomes.

Adherence to healthy dietary patterns improves long-term survival after a myocardial infarction (MI), as shown in a study with more than 15 years of follow-up.

Singapore’s ageing population and growing burden of chronic disease are seen to propel the prevalence of polypharmacy, which has been shown to be significantly associated with age and type of care setting, according to a study.

Catheter ablation does not appear to be superior to a sham procedure in terms of improving atrial fibrillation (AF)-related quality of life, according to the PVI-SHAM-AF study.