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In a cohort study, children conceived by assisted reproductive technology had higher blood pressure and unfavourable changes in LV structure and function compared with those who were naturally conceived.

Patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source and left ventricular dysfunction may benefit from anticoagulation to prevent a further stroke, a new analysis of the NAVIGATE ESUS trial suggested.

Although some observers say further research is needed to sharpen the scores predictive accuracy, others question the very data used for its creation.

After an MI, implantable cardiac monitors are sensitive for detecting serious arrhythmias in patients with cardiac autonomic dysfunction but only moderately reduced LVEF, according to new trial results.

Patients for whom standard CRT didnt or wouldnt work improved clinically and with significant reverse remodeling after receiving the WiSE CRT system, which features a leadless LV electrode.