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Current research underscores the importance of individualized patient care and shared decision-making in managing hypertension, with no conclusive evidence favoring either morning or evening dosing of antihypertensive medications.

The study underscores the potential of user-owned devices in health monitoring. With a positive predictive value of 0.84, the smartwatch app could be a significant step towards large-scale, user-driven monitoring for atrial fibrillation.

The recent LODESTAR clinical trial has revealed that although the two statins are equally effective in preventing heart attacks, strokes, and death, one has been associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and requiring cataract surgery.

The tragic event involving Matthew Perry has brought to light the potential cardiovascular risks associated with hot tub use. As physicians, it’s crucial to understand these risks and educate patients accordingly, particularly those with underlying heart conditions.

A 75-year-old man with dyspnea and exertional syncope is diagnosed with aortic stenosis. After an echocardiogram, what’s next?

A recent study involving 4,400 participants revealed that two major statins—rosuvastatin and atorvastatin—are equally effective at reducing heart attacks, strokes, and all-cause deaths. However, it was found that the rosuvastatin group was more likely (7.2%) to develop type 2 diabetes than the atorvastatin group (5.3%).