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Increasing trend in DOAC-related intracerebral haemorrhage: How to improve outcomes?
New local findings presented at HKMF 2024 show an increasing trend in intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) among patients on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) between 2013 and 2022. Early initiation of reversal agents may improve outcomes in select cases with DOAC-related ICH.
Increasing trend in DOAC-related intracerebral haemorrhage: How to improve outcomes?
30 May 2024
Impaired thyroid hormone sensitivity ups MACE risk in angiography patients
Euthyroid patients undergoing coronary angiography who have impaired sensitivity to thyroid hormone are at increased risks of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and cardiovascular death, a recent study has shown.
Impaired thyroid hormone sensitivity ups MACE risk in angiography patients
27 May 2024
Is exposure to antenatal corticosteroid harmful in the long run?
Antenatal exposure to corticosteroids, particularly betamethasone, does not increase the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors or the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) up to 50 years of age, suggests a study.
Is exposure to antenatal corticosteroid harmful in the long run?
22 May 2024
Hypertension puts kids at risk of long-term cardiac events
Children who have hypertension are more likely to experience adverse cardiovascular outcomes in the future than those without high blood pressure (BP), according to a study presented at PAS 2024.