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Update on Diagnosis and Management of Kawasaki Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Kawasaki disease (KD), an acute self-limited febrile illness that primarily affects children <5 years old, is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in developed countries, with the potential of leading to coronary artery dilation and coronary artery aneurysms in 25% of untreated patients.

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Results of CERTAIN Study Demonstrate Prominent Effects of Cleerly Products on Changing Clinical Management for Patients Suspected of Coronary Artery Disease

DAIC

Cleerly, a digital healthcare company focused on heart disease, has announced continued strong scientific evidence supporting the clinical utility of its products, detailing a study published online on Jan. 25, 2024 in the European Heart Journal Cardiovascular Imaging. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging.

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Five Tests To Assess Your Heart Health In The New Year.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Not just for the prevention of heart disease but also to reduce your risk of dying from all conditions. Lp(a) - Lipoprotein (a) Lp(a) is a genetic cholesterol particle disorder present in 10-20% of the population associated with early heart disease 6. If you have a family history of heart disease, this is a must-do test.

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A woman in her 20s with syncope

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

American Society of Echocardiography clinical recommendations for multimodality cardiovascular imaging of patients with pericardial disease: endorsed by the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance and Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. 2017 Nov;35(4):525-537. J Am Soc Echocardiogr.

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What To Do If You Have An Early Family History Of Heart Disease

Dr. Paddy Barrett

If you have an early family history of heart disease, there are specific steps you need to take to define if you have an increased risk and what to do about it. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and the probability of someone in your family having heart disease is likely to be high.

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Abbott Announces FDA Approval of First-of-its-kind Device to Repair Leaky Tricuspid Heart Valve, TriClip

DAIC

approval of TriClip is a significant advancement for people suffering from tricuspid regurgitation, a heart condition that negatively impacts their quality of life and puts them at grave risk of serious health issues," said Paul Sorajja, M.D. , the Roger L. and Lynn C. important safety information on TriClip, visit [link].

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