#157: Chocolate reduces stroke risk in men; RE-LY Registry: Wide global variation in AF management, mortality; apixaban for AF patients with renal dysfunction?; CDC: US losing war against hypertension; ATLAS ACS 2 TIMI 51: 2.5-mg rivaroxaban cuts cardiac

Summary: For the week ending September 7, 2012 we discuss the following top cardiology news from heartwire: • Chocolate reduces stroke risk in men • RE-LY Registry: Wide global variation in AF management, mortality • Apixaban: A good choice for AF patients with renal dysfunction? • Nation losing war against hypertension, CDC says • ATLAS ACS 2 TIMI 51: 2.5-mg rivaroxaban cuts cardiac events in STEMI And also, in brief: • Surprise as DSMB says TASTE study of thrombus aspiration should continue • New clot retrievers outperform old • Don't give up yet! Longer in-hospital resuscitation effort may improve survival Join us for a comprehensive review of the conference's news.