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A remarkable case of a four-year-old boy surviving a 19-hour cardiac arrest with no medical explanation of why his heart starting beating again.

Recent survey findings reveal that nearly one-third of adults aged 60 and older take daily aspirin for primary prevention of heart disease, despite updated guidelines advising against it for those without prior cardiovascular events.

Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) offers significant symptom improvement for over 75% of CTEPH patients. Specialized care centers are critical for successful outcomes due to the complexity of the procedure.

AL amyloidosis presents a diagnostic challenge due to its varied symptoms, but advancements in therapeutic options, including CyBorD plus daratumumab and emerging antifibril monoclonal antibodies, offer hope for better patient management.