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Temporal trends of aortic stenosis and comorbid chronic kidney disease in the province of Quebec, Canada

Open Heart

Objective To investigate temporal trends of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among patients with incident aortic stenosis (AS) and to compare these trends with that of a matched control population. The predialysis subgroup had at least one hospital or two billing diagnostic codes of CKD. Three subgroups were considered.

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American Stroke Association to Honor 11 Leading Scientists at International Stroke Conference ISC 2024

DAIC

With more than two decades of research experience, Boden-Albala is an internationally recognized expert in the social epidemiology of chronic disease whose research has focused on eliminating health disparities through defining and intervening on social support, structural and institutional barriers to optimal health. Chimowitz, M.B.,

Stroke 105
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5 Most-Cited Takeaways From the 19th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Meta-Analysis Evidence : A meta-analysis of five heart failure (HF) trials demonstrated significant reductions in cardiovascular deaths and first heart failure hospitalizations. CKD Outcomes: SGLT2 inhibitors reduce kidney disease progression by 38% in dedicated trials, benefiting a wide range of CKD patients.

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