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Telemedicine works well in acute coronary syndrome
Remote assessment appears effective in reducing hospital readmission, emergency department (ED) visits, unplanned revascularization, and patient-reported symptoms following an acute coronary syndrome (ACS), reports a study.
Telemedicine works well in acute coronary syndrome
13 Jun 2024
6-lead ECG device simplifies QT interval monitoring in RR-TB
A handheld, 6-lead electrocardiographic (ECG) device may be an effective triage test that could reduce the need for 12-lead ECG monitoring in resource-limited, rifampin-resistant tuberculosis (RR-TB) treatment settings, according to a diagnostic prospective cohort study.
6-lead ECG device simplifies QT interval monitoring in RR-TB
12 Jun 2024
Higher serum 25(OH)D concentration tied to lower CVD, deaths in CKD
Increased concentrations of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) appear to have beneficial effects in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), as indicated by lower risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence and mortality, as shown in a prospective study.
Higher serum 25(OH)D concentration tied to lower CVD, deaths in CKD
10 Jun 2024
Reduced-dose DOACs tied to lower stroke incidence vs warfarin
Patients with atrial fibrillation receiving a reduced dose of direct acting oral anticoagulants (DOAC), particularly rivaroxaban and dabigatran, show a similar incidence of ischaemic stroke and systemic embolism to those receiving warfarin, a study has shown.
