The European Society of Cardiology has published new guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease. The guidelines recommend a comprehensive approach to diagnosis, including clinical examination and non-invasive evaluation using echocardiography, with treatment options such as medication, percutaneous or surgical valve replac...
A recent study found that genetic risk scores can help diagnose epilepsy in individuals with a single seizure, distinguishing them from those with other causes. The researchers analyzed data from over 9,600 individuals with epilepsy-related diagnoses and found a significant correlation between genetic risk and epilepsy diagnosis.
A large-scale international study found that edoxaban is non-inferior to warfarin for efficacy in preventing adverse events, but led to higher bleeding complications. The trial suggests that treatment with edoxaban can be valuable in managing AF patients after TAVR, especially when a lower dose of edoxaban is used.