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Metabolic Syndrome, Catheter Ablation, & AF

Metabolic Syndrome, Catheter Ablation, & AF | Opinion Article

Coexistence of metabolic syndrome (MS) and atrial fibrillation (AF) is common. Studies suggest that different components of MS, including hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and obesity, increase the likelihood of AF.

Surrogate Use in Diabetes: Compromising Care? | Medical Blog

A recent analysis published in BMJ finds that the widespread use of surrogate endpoints in diabetes care puts the patient’s concerns on the back burner. The authors argue that easier-to-measure surrogate outcomes are often used instead of outcomes important to patients, such as death, quality of life, or functional capacity when assessing treatments. …