Sun sets on longer DAPT after PCI; inactivity boosts post-MI risk

Smoking and inactivity are the most powerful lifestyle risk factors after an MI Insufficient activity beats out obesity or above-target LDL cholesterol. Ticagrelor monotherapy tops DAPT for high-risk PCI patients TWILIGHT findings support move to shorter dual-antiplatelet therapy. Panel releases guidelines for red meat, processed meat consumption "This assessment may be excessively pessimistic; indeed, we hope that is the case." Remember that preeclampsia has a ‘fourth trimester’ Delivering the baby doesn’t always cure the hypertension.   For more MDedge Podcasts, go to mdedge.com/podcasts Email the show: podcasts@mdedge.com Interact with us on Twitter: @MDedgeCardio

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