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Anemia Is Associated With Bleeding and Mortality, but Not Stroke, in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Insights From the ARISTOTLE Trial
Conclusions Chronic anemia is associated with a higher incidence of bleeding complications and mortality, but not of stroke, in anticoagulated patients with AF. Apixaban is an attractive anticoagulant for stroke prevention in patients with AF with or without anemia.
Source: American Heart Journal - December 21, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Race and Ethnicity Influences on Cardiovascular and Renal Events in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Conclusion Despite similar access to care and lower CV event rates, the risk of ESRD was higher among blacks and Hispanics than whites. For blacks, but not Hispanics, this increase was independent of known attributable risk factors.
Source: American Heart Journal - May 23, 2015 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research