Venous thromboembolism characteristics and outcomes among RIETE patients tested and untested for inherited thrombophilia.

Inherited thrombophilia (IT) workup is commonly pursued in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE). Recent American Society of Hematology guidelines recommend a selective approach to IT testing, nevertheless, evidence on whether thrombophilia testing can actually improve patient-important outcomes through tailored management is limited. Data from the large, prospective Registro Informatizado de Enfermedad TromboEmbólica (RIETE) registry were analyzed to compare VTE risk factors, management, and outcomes between patients who were tested for IT and untested patients, during anticoagulant treatment and after its discontinuation.

Comparison of Rate Control Efficacy between beta-blockers and Calcium Channel Blockers in Patients Hospitalized with Atrial Fibrillation.

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia. Previous studies showed that rhythm and rate control strategies are associated with similar rates of mortality and serious morbidity. Beta blockers (BB) and calcium channel blockers (CCB) are commonly used and the selection between these two medications depends on personal preference.

The Presence of Snoring as Well as its Intensity Is Underreported by Women.

Study Objectives: Women are underrepresented and thus sleep conditions are underdiagnosed at sleep clinics that evaluate sleep-disordered breathing. The most common sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is snoring; therefore, it is one of the main red flags for suspected OSA. The aim of this study is to determine whether self-reported snoring and snoring intensity by women and men correlates with snoring volume measured objectively during sleep laboratory study.