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The Association Between Insomnia Symptoms and Mortality: A Prospective Study of US Men

05.12.20132009

What is the association between insomnia symptoms and all-cause and cause-specific mortality?

Does Ascorbic Acid Protect Against Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography

04.12.20131844

CI-AKI remains the most widely discussed and debated topic in cardiovascular medicine, with its incidence increasing due to an increasing number of contrast media-enhanced radiological procedures being performed.

Treatment of Anemia in Patients With Heart Disease: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians

03.12.20132186

The American College of Physicians (ACP) developed this guideline to present the evidence and provide clinical recommendations on the treatment of anemia and iron deficiency in adult patients with heart disease.

Incidence and Predictors of End-Stage Renal Disease in Outpatients With Systolic Heart Failure

02.12.20131777

Renal dysfunction is an important prognostic factor in heart failure (HF), but whether this dysfunction progresses to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is unknown.

Restarting Anticoagulation and Outcomes after Major Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Atrial Fibrillation

29.11.20131879

Data regarding the outcomes of restarting anticoagulation in individuals that develop gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) while anticoagulated are sparse.

AliveCor launch mobile app to monitor heart rhythm

28.11.20132056

AliveCor has launched a mobile heart health service, offering expert review of electrocardiograms recorded through their smartphone app.

Oral contraceptive use in girls and alcohol consumption in boys are associated with increased blood pressure in late adolescence

27.11.20131666

Lifestyle behaviours established during adolescence may adversely affect blood pressure (BP) and contribute to gender differences in cardiovascular risk in adulthood.