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Guidelines from the United States support the use of antiplatelet therapy for stroke prevention in low risk patients with atrial fibrillation. However, the authors of this narrative review propose that it may be time to update those guidelines.

Pheochromocytoma is a rare catecholamine secreting tumor with a prevalence of 0.1% to 0.6% in hypertensive patients. The classic triad of symptoms is headache, palpitations, and diaphoresis, but clinical presentation varies greatly. In the present case, a patient presented to the emergency department with symptoms suggesting a non–ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and was transferred to a tertiary medical center for a cardiac catheterization. In patients with uncontrolled hypertension and no evidence of acute coronary syndrome, physicians should keep this rare condition in mind.

To determine the effectiveness of a comprehensive lifestyle intervention program that integrated dietary modification, physical activity, stress management, and behavior modification counseling to reduce the risk of CVD in at risk adults, the authors recruited 97 participants to 1 year cohorts that participated in a comprehensive employer sponsored lifestyle intervention program at a rural university in Appalachian Ohio were studied.

The authors propose a practical and straightforward 2-step approach to manage heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and heart failure comorbidities. Their proposed approach aims to reduce cardiac mortality and hospitalization.

Length of hospital stays can be increased because of lack of effective communication and care coordination among multiple health care professionals. To provide more efficient care, researchers investigate the use of daily integrated care conferences.

Antithrombotic therapy regimens that include both oral anticoagulant and antiplatelet agents are prescribed for a variety of indications. The authors examine the US and European guidelines for AF and the trials on which they are based.