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CARAVAGGIO Expands DOAC Pool in Cancer-related VTE

Monday, March 30, 2020

Randomized but open-label data show apixaban was noninferior to dalteparin for efficacy but with less major bleeding, including problematic GI bleeds. Medscape Medical News

PRONOMOS: Rivaroxaban Bests Enoxaparin for VTE Prophylaxis

Sunday, March 29, 2020

New trial results show rivaroxaban was not only noninferior but superior to enoxaparin in reducing venous thromboembolism after nonmajor orthopedic surgery. Medscape Medical News

Tepid Response to TAVR in Low-risk Patients With Bicuspid Valves

Sunday, March 29, 2020

While it's reasonable to consider TAVR in this population, observers questioned its value over surgery in these typically younger patients. Medscape Medical News

COVID-19 Daily: New Hydroxychloroquine Data, Dire PPE Shortages

Sunday, March 29, 2020

These are the coronavirus stories you need to know about today. Medscape Medical News

Fauci Predicts 100K-plus Potential COVID-19 Deaths in US

Sunday, March 29, 2020

Dr Anthony Fauci's prediction would take the death toll well past that of the average seasonal flu. The federal government is considering rolling back guidelines on social distancing in some areas. Associated Press

Steps to Boost Your Facility's Capacity Before COVID-19 Surge Hits

Sunday, March 29, 2020

A physician leader and a health workforce expert offer recommendations in preparing for an expected rise in COVID-19 cases. Knowledge about local trends in infection rates is key to preparedness. Medscape Medical News

Sunday, March 29, 2020

The trial confirms that the results of previous trials in low- to intermediate-risk patients can also be replicated in real-world clinical practice. Medscape Medical News

Survey Shows Just How Dire PPE Shortages Are at Many Hospitals

Sunday, March 29, 2020

Only 12% of facilities surveyed have received supplies from the Strategic National Stockpile, researchers from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology report. Medscape Medical News

Larger Absolute Rivaroxaban Benefit in Diabetes: COMPASS

Sunday, March 29, 2020

The new vascular low dose of rivaroxaban has gotten off to a slow start, but these new subgroup results may stimulate use in patients with diabetes and stable coronary or peripheral artery disease. Medscape Medical News

Primordial Cardiovascular Prevention Draws Closer

Sunday, March 29, 2020

New results suggest that genetic predisposition to cardiovascular disease can be overcome by low lifetime exposure to LDL cholesterol and high systolic blood pressure. Medscape Medical News

Rivaroxaban Plus Aspirin Safely Benefits PAD Patients

Sunday, March 29, 2020

Results of VOYAGER-PAD show a combined regimen of rivaroxaban and aspirin was safe and reduced ischemic events in peripheral arterial disease patients after lower limb revascularization. Medscape Medical News

VICTORIA: Vericiguat Seen as Novel Success in High-Risk HFrEF

Saturday, March 28, 2020

The relative risk reduction was modest, but experts say the benefit in absolute terms was remarkable for already well-treated patients, who are some of the hardest to keep out of the hospital. Medscape Medical News

COVID-19: Telemedicine Gets Real, Real Fast Across Neurology

Saturday, March 28, 2020

In the face of COVID-19, neurologists working in stroke, epilepsy, dementia, and other subspecialties are tasked with a quick pivot from in-office patient visits to a new era of online consultations. Medscape Medical News

COVID-19 Daily: Ventilator Rationing, Fast-Turnaround Tests

Saturday, March 28, 2020

These are the coronavirus stories you need to know about today. Medscape Medical News

HHS Investigating Complaints Over Ventilator Rationing in Disabled

Saturday, March 28, 2020

Advocates say that ventilator plans discriminate against people with mental and physical disabilities. Medscape Medical News

FDA Approves Test That Can Detect Coronavirus in Minutes

Saturday, March 28, 2020

The US Food and Drug Administration granted the approval under its Emergency Use Authorization. Abbott said it will start distribution next week and will ramp up manufacturing to 50,000 tests per day. Reuters Health Information

FDA OKs Emergency Use of Convalescent Plasma for COVID-19 Patients

Saturday, March 28, 2020

As the number of US patients infected with COVID-19 continues to rise, the FDA is facilitating access to COVID-19 convalescent plasma for use in patients with serious or life-threatening infections. Medscape Medical News

More Than 1 in 3 Cardiologists Burned Out, Many Ready to Bolt

Saturday, March 28, 2020

'These are not great signals, I think they're shocking, quite frankly,' one observer remarked. Medscape Medical News

Program Director Survey Shows Variation in CV Imaging Training

Saturday, March 28, 2020

A new survey of directors of advanced cardiovascular imaging programs in the United States and Canada shows training is not standardized, and the 'status quo has to change,' researchers say. Medscape Medical News

TAILOR-PCI: Clopidogrel Genotyping Trial Narrowly Misses Endpoint

Saturday, March 28, 2020

The trial missed its ambitious primary endpoint of a 50% reduction in cardiovascular events, but commentators felt nonetheless that it shows a clinical benefit and should change practice. Medscape Medical News