Older Age Worsens Breast Cancer Prognosis (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Older age at diagnosis of postmenopausal, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer may independently worsen outcomes, researchers found. (Source: MedPage Today State Required CME)
Bivalirudin Safe After Fondaparinux in PCI PatientsBivalirudin Safe After Fondaparinux in PCI Patients
Recent studies have shown that ACS patients on fondaparinux prior to PCI should switch to another anticoagulant prior to the procedure to avoid thrombus. The SWITCH III trial compares bivalirudin and unfractionated heparin in a small group of these patients. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)