The Lancet
In this analysis (202,417 person-yrs), a roughly 4-times increase in age-adjusted incidence and prevalence of AF in both sexes was reported. Risk of AF in both sexes doubled with each decade of age, and risk of stroke and death after diagnosis were equivalent between the sexes.
Antiplatelet therapy following transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Heart
Systematic review and pooled analysis of individual patient data (n=672) found no difference in 30-day net adverse clinical and cerebral events rate between aspirin-only or dual antiplatelet therapy following transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Study (n=39,400) found low-risk patients (CHA2DS2-VASc=0 [male],1 [female]) have a truly low risk for stroke and bleeding. With 1 additional stroke risk factor (score 1 & 2 respectively), there was significant increase in event rates (particularly mortality) if non-anticoagulated.
European Heart Journal
This position paper discusses the gaps in knowledge on the effects of gender on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of cardiovascular drugs, and how such differences may influence their effectiveness and safety.
Annals of Internal Medicine
In 449 women with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss, a daily injection of LMWH (dalteparin 5000IU) for up to 24 weeks' gestation did not improve the rate of ongoing pregnancy at 24 weeks (86.8% v 87.9%) or the live birth rate (86.0% v 86.7%) v control.
EMA approves Raplixa™ powdered fibrin sealant for surgical bleeding
European Medicines Agency
The EMA has approved Raplixa™ (fibrin sealant) for use in adults as a supportive treatment where standard surgical techniques are insufficient for improvement of haemostasis. It must be used in combination with an approved CE marked gelatin sponge (supplied separately).
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