Friday, November 25, 2011

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CHA<sub>2</sub>DS<sub>2</sub>-VASc best predictor of AF complications

Posted: 24 Nov 2011 04:00 PM PST

The CHA2DS2-VASc risk score may be the most accurate of four contemporary risk models in identifying patients with atrial fibrillation at greatest risk for thromboembolic complications, study findings indicate.

HbA1c 3 months after diabetes diagnosis predicts mortality

Posted: 24 Nov 2011 04:00 PM PST

The level of glycated hemoglobin achieved 3 months after diagnosis of new-onset diabetes appears to predict subsequent patient mortality, report UK researchers.

Insulin treatment in diabetes should be initiated sooner rather than later

Posted: 24 Nov 2011 04:00 PM PST

Clinicians should consider starting insulin sooner in Type 2 diabetes patients with poor glycemic control, suggest researchers.

CHA<sub>2</sub>DS<sub>2</sub>-VASc best predictor of AF complications

Posted: 24 Nov 2011 04:00 PM PST

The CHA2DS2-VASc risk score may be the most accurate of four contemporary risk models in identifying patients with atrial fibrillation at greatest risk for thromboembolic complications, study findings indicate.

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