The absolute reduction in VTE risk was 0.76%, meaning that for every 125 patients treated with apixaban instead of enoxaparin, clinicians would prevent one episode of major VTE, report investigators. Heartwire
Researchers say patients should be considered on a case-by-case basis, but at least in patients where bleeding concerns do not outweigh those for stent thrombosis, short-term discontinuation of thienopyridine therapy "may be relatively safe." Heartwire
According to results of a meta-analysis, stenting for symptomatic carotid stenosis should be avoided in patients 70 years and older but might be as safe as endarterectomy in younger patients. Medscape Medical News
A meta-analysis finds that certain gastrointestinal symptoms, such as upper abdominal pain, are more likely to occur among patients who are obese. Medscape Medical News
More analysis of the CONFIRM registry data was discussed the AHA meeting, providing new insights into the progression of coronary disease that will, hopefully, help doctors to use CT to better predict which patients are at greatest risk for coronary events. Heartwire
