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CPD: Heart conduction and ECG abnormalities
CPD: Heart conduction and ECG abnormalities

Different cases of

US warnings on rare heart inflammation after Pfizer or Moderna vaccines
US warnings on rare heart inflammation after Pfizer or Moderna vaccines

The US regulator

Patients to be offered health checks during flu and Covid vaccination from autumn
Patients to be offered health checks during flu and Covid vaccination from autumn

Patients dropping in

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Bempedoic acid with ezetimibe recommended for high cholesterol
Bempedoic acid with ezetimibe recommended for high cholesterol

NICE has recommended

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NICE changes advice on bleeding risk tool in updated atrial fibrillation guidance

NICE has issued

NICE changes advice on bleeding risk tool in updated atrial fibrillation guidance
Patients aged 30-39 to be offered AZ vaccine alternative, JCVI recommends

The JCVI has

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Patients aged 30-39 to be offered AZ vaccine alternative, JCVI recommends
One dose of AZ vaccine increases blood clot risk but absolute risk ‘small’, finds study

Patients may have

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One dose of AZ vaccine increases blood clot risk but absolute risk ‘small’, finds study
All first Covid jab appointments for under-30s cancelled pending discussion with their GP

NHS England has

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All first Covid jab appointments for under-30s cancelled pending discussion with their GP
Weigh up risks of blood clots before giving AZ vaccine to certain patients, GPs told

GPs should only

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Weigh up risks of blood clots before giving AZ vaccine to certain patients, GPs told
Offer under-30s alternative Covid vaccine to AZ for now, says JCVI

Under-30s who are

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Offer under-30s alternative Covid vaccine to AZ for now, says JCVI
AstraZeneca vaccine ‘likely reduces’ risk of blood clots overall, says EMA

The European Medicines

AstraZeneca vaccine ‘likely reduces’ risk of blood clots overall, says EMA
GPs dealing with fallout from suspension of AstraZeneca vaccine in Europe

Exclusive GPs leading

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GPs dealing with fallout from suspension of AstraZeneca vaccine in Europe
Hypertension poorly controlled in most patients despite treatment

Hypertension is not

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Hypertension poorly controlled in most patients despite treatment
More than half of severe Covid patients suffer heart damage

More than half

More than half of severe Covid patients suffer heart damage