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Evaluating the safety and effectiveness of different doses of asundexian in patients with acute myocardial infarction treated with dual antiplatelet therapy.

Evaluating the safety and effectiveness of different doses of asundexian in patients with acute myocardial infarction treated with dual antiplatelet therapy.

Posted by on Mar 16, 2023 in Coronary artery disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of different doses of asundexian (BAY 2433334) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI; heart attack) treated with dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT). The data showed that asundexian 50 mg when added to DAPT inhibits blood clotting factor XIa by more than 90% without...

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How safe and effective is low-dose colchicine in preventing heart events after heart attack?

How safe and effective is low-dose colchicine in preventing heart events after heart attack?

Posted by on Dec 17, 2019 in Coronary artery disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of low-dose colchicine (Colcrys) after a heart attack. They found that colchicine reduced the risk of ischemic cardiovascular events in these patients.  Some background Coronary artery disease (CAD) is caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Atherosclerosis (ATS)...

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How important is it to take medications after a heart attack?

How important is it to take medications after a heart attack?

Posted by on Mar 24, 2019 in Coronary artery disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell The purpose of this study was to see how good patients are at actually taking their medications properly after a heart attack. The study also looked at the relationship between taking them properly and further heart attacks and strokes. The main finding of the study was that taking these medications properly reduced the risk of death and...

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Which blood pressure lowering drug better protects the heart after a heart attack in patients with diabetes?

Which blood pressure lowering drug better protects the heart after a heart attack in patients with diabetes?

Posted by on Dec 22, 2018 in Coronary artery disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) in protecting the heart in patients with diabetes that have had a heart attack and who had stents placed. The main finding of the study was that ACEI reduced the risk of major adverse...

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Does low thyroid function increase the risk of death after heart attack?

Does low thyroid function increase the risk of death after heart attack?

Posted by on Sep 16, 2018 in Coronary artery disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated if thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels are associated with a greater risk of death following a heart attack. They found that elevated TSH was associated with a greater risk of death following a heart attack. Some background Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is produced by the pituitary gland (in the...

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