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In this multicenter trial of 901 patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis, early TAVR intervention reduced the composite endpoint of death, stroke, or unplanned cardiovascular hospitalization by 50% compared to clinical surveillance.

Improper arm positioning during blood pressure measurement can lead to overestimations of up to 7 mmHg in systolic pressure, potentially altering patient diagnoses and treatment plans.

A meta-analysis of 99 randomized controlled trials suggests that vitamin D supplementation may offer significant cardiometabolic benefits, with the greatest improvements seen in specific population subgroups.

Medicare supplement plans can significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries, covering expenses such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles not included in Original Medicare.