Outcomes after heart bypass surgery better with ‘no-touch’ technique to remove leg veins

Research Highlights:
- For coronary artery bypass surgery, the bypass grafts using leg veins were more likely to be successful and stay open if the vein was removed along with some protective surrounding tissue, according to a large study in China.
- People who received coronary […]
Sen. Amy Klobuchar Treated for Breast Cancer
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Tabrecta (capmatinib) for NSCLC: Side Effects & Interactions
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Leukemia Treatment Side Effects & Interactions
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Advance planning can lower risks of high-altitude activities for people with heart disease

Statement Highlights:
- Experts advise people with heart conditions or high blood pressure consult a health care professional before traveling to higher altitudes to develop a plan for safe travel and what to do in case of an emergency.
- Sudden cardiac death is the most […]
In Cancer Patients, COVID Vaccine Immunity at 6 Months Is Similar to General Population
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Lymphoma Treatment Side Effects & Warnings
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HIV linked with increased risk of sudden cardiac death

Research Highlights:
- In an analysis of more than 120,000 veterans in the U.S., those living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) had a 14% higher risk of sudden cardiac death than veterans who did not have HIV.
- The increased risk of sudden cardiac death was […]