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• New International AMI Treatment Guideline Focuses on Hemoglobin Transfusion Strategy
  A new treatment guideline for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) recommends a liberal red cell transfusion strategy rather than a restrictive strategy. The guideline from the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, is conditional because of the low certainty of evidence and consideration of blood […]
• Eagles Eye View: Can Self-Service BP Kiosks Improve Hypertensive Health?
  In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle evaluates the potential value of self-service blood pressure (BP) kiosks and their potential to improve hypertensive health nationwide.
• MINDS-ACHD: Are Neurocognitive Deficits Prevalent in Young Adults With Adult Congenital Heart Disease?
  Neurocognitive deficits (NCDs) are prevalent in young adults with moderate and severely complex adult congenital heart disease (ACHD), and it is essential to integrate neurocognitive assessments into routine ACHD care, according to the MINDS-ACHD study published Aug. 25 in JACC.
• Cardiologists’ Knowledge and Compliance With Lifestyle Recommendations For CVD Prevention
  Although a majority of cardiologists recognize the importance of lifestyle medicine in cardiovascular disease prevention, many do not personally adhere to these recommendations, especially surrounding diet and exercise, according to results from an ACC CardioSurve survey published Aug. 25 in JACC.
• CARTESIAN Study: COVID-19 Accelerates Vascular Aging, Especially in Women
  COVID-19 infection can increase arterial stiffness and accelerate vascular aging, particularly in women, according to the large multicenter CARTESIAN study, published Aug. 17 in EHJ.