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

Acute MI during pregnancy more common in recent years
SPRINT extended after results suggest intensive BP control reduces cognitive impairment
Self-donating blood for heart surgery cuts patients’ hospital stays, lowers transfusion rate
Alirocumab reduces risk of initial and repeat CV events after ACS
Climate change could push CHD rates 62% higher by 2035
Younger breast cancer patients see elevated long-term risk for AFib
Study: Without new therapies, CVD mortality in US could rise 62% by 2040
Dapagliflozin lowers CV risk in type 2 diabetics
Journal leaders warn against spread of ‘fake news’ in cardiology
NOACs replace warfarin as recommended treatment for reducing stroke in AFib patients