Anicka Slachta

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After graduating from Indiana University-Bloomington with a bachelor’s in journalism, Anicka joined TriMed’s Chicago team in 2017 covering cardiology. Close to her heart is long-form journalism, Pilot G-2 pens, dark chocolate and her dog Harper Lee.

LATEST ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

Less than ⅕ of US stroke patients have timely access to thrombectomy
Carcinogens found in 16 lots of metformin
Researchers ID new protein as contributor to sudden cardiac death
Blood flows differently through men’s, women’s hearts
Irregular sleep doubles risk for CVD
Opioid use disorder meds boost odds of recovery in endocarditis patients
House OKs bill banning flavored e-cigarette sales
Cleveland Clinic cardiologist, 60, dies of flu complications
New wearable measures CV vitals through 4 layers of clothing—or fur
Intensive BP control could afford patients up to 3 more years of life