Conquering CHD

MARCH 7, 2024

This can be an especially trying time in the life of an adolescent with congenital heart disease, especially as they are undergoing the major transition of leaving the nest and going off to college, joining the workforce, or just moving far from home. This post was originally published in November 2017.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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. 2023 Dec 12:jead339.

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DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2024

Compared to the 2017 clinical practice guidelines, this latest version emphasizes SA in first-time, non-emergent cardiac surgery and its long-term benefits, an extension of the recommendation to perform SA in all patients with AF undergoing first-time, non-emergent cardiac surgery.

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Heart BMJ

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Despite strong recommendations for referral of individuals with coronary heart disease (CHD) and heart failure (HF) to cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programmes in clinical guidelines, global access remains limited, and participation remains poor.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A family medical history of CVD in individuals with hypertension and diabetes could identify a subpopulation with a higher risk of CVD.MethodsThe study used the data from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) Wave 1 (2017–2018). The total sample size for the study was 58,734 older adults aged 45 years and above.

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Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

APRIL 10, 2024

A 76-year-old woman with a history of double valve replacement (Aortic and mitral valves) for rheumatic heart disease, presented with acute dyspnea after a switch from Warfarin to LMWH before a planned bone marrow biopsy. 2017 Mar 13;10(5):e47-e49. Epub 2017 Feb 15. Kandzari DE, Carlson H, Gott JP, Kaul P, Brown WM.

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Global Cardiac Surgery

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

Today, the Vietnam Heart Institute is one of the biggest heart centers in Vietnam, performing over 1,000 open-heart surgeries each year and training entire cardiac teams for the country. In 2011, cardiac transplantation was initiated at the Third Military Hospital in Hanoi and in Hue, and in 2017 at Cho Ray Hospital.

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Open Heart

APRIL 6, 2023

Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study of 8497 AI/ANs using 2017 Behavioural Risk Factor Surveillance Survey data. Coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction and stroke were defined as CVD outcomes. Individual LS7 factors were summarised as ideal and poor levels. Healthcare access measures represented SDH.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

“Cholesterol does not cause heart disease.“ “ “Statins do not prevent heart attacks.” In the middle of this hurricane of noise are people who just want to know what to do so they don’t have a heart attack at a young age. 40 year old male with a family history of heart disease.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 31, 2023

While the gene variants that cause an elevated Lp(a) are indeed inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion, whether or not someone develops the condition associated with it, i.e. early heart disease, is not so clear cut. The occurrence of disease in this instance is probabilistic, not deterministic. 2017 Jan;256:47-52.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 19, 2023

“Optimal treatment of cardiovascular disease requires clinicians to address critical co-morbid conditions such as sleep apnea,” said Nicholas Skipitaris, M.D. Undiagnosed and untreated sleep apnea increases the risk of costly health complications like heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and depression. 2017, November 8).

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Aim:This study investigates the prevalence of isolated interventricular membranous septal (IVMS) aneurysms detected via echocardiography and assesses the associated stroke risk without other classical risk factors.Methods:We searched the echocardiography database at Mount Sinai Morningside from January 2017 to September 2023.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 4, 2024

Abstract Introduction The utility of ablation index (AI) to guide ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation in patients with structural heart disease is unknown. Methods Consecutive patients ( n  = 103) undergoing initial VT ablation at a single center from 2017 to 2022 were evaluated.

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Global Cardiac Surgery

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

These infectious diseases have diverted attention and resources to the detriment of surgery in general and of cardiothoracic surgery in particular. The two aforementioned reasons also explain the high prevalence of rheumatic heart disease among Congolese children.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 1, 2024

His medical history includes hypertension, a decade-long battle with diabetes, ischemic heart disease, a coronary bypass graft surgery ten years ago, a diagnosis of congestive heart failure for the last five years, and a prior ICD implantation five years ago.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

2017 Oct 1;177(10):1520-1522. It was reported clinically by Sir Thomas Lewis a year later, who characterized the phenomena as occurring, “either when the heart muscle is normal but the heart rate is very fast or when there is serious heart disease and the rate is normal”. J Am Coll Cardiol. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.066.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

IF the patient is an adult of a certain age, who has underlying heart disease — then a high level of exercise becomes increasingly likely to precipitate non-sinus tachyarrhythmias, including potential to induce malignant ventricular arrhythmias. The KEY to determine is therefore — Does the patient have underlying heart disease?

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JANUARY 3, 2024

It increases the likelihood of developing chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Semaglutide 1 mg injection (Ozempic), was first approved as a treatment for type 2 diabetes in 2017. Obesity not only affects an individual’s physical appearance but also poses serious health risks.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 24, 2025

The Tsimane Tribe have some of the lowest rates of heart disease in the world. 4 Comparison of the Atkins, Ornish, Weight Watchers, and Zone Diets for Weight Loss and Heart Disease Risk Reduction: A Randomized Trial. Lancet Vol 389 April 29, 2017 6 Retatrutide Phase 2 Obesity Trial Investigators. Diabetologia.

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Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

MARCH 19, 2024

Anticoagulation Therapy for Pregnant Women With Mechanical Prosthetic Heart Valves: How to Improve Safety? 2017 Jun 6;69(22):2692-2695. J Am Coll Cardiol. 1999 May;33(6):1637-41. doi: 10.1016/s0735-1097(99)00044-3. PMID: 10334435. J Am Coll Cardiol. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2017.04.034. 2017.04.034. PMID: 28571632.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2018

JACC 69(23):1694-1703; April 4, 2017. S-wave is in V2 = 17 mm S-wave V4 = 9 mm Total = 26 (not greater than 28), so not LVH by the new rule! Nevertheless, it has the look of LVH. Peguero JG et al. Electrocardiographic criteria for the diagnosis of left ventricular Hypertrophy. Still, sensivity was only 62%, with greater than 90% specificity.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 5, 2024

Preventing or delaying the onset of coronary artery disease is a great strategy for living longer. The challenge is that the things you do to prevent heart disease are unlikely to pay dividends for a very long time—many years if not decades. This is a program that starts the day of your heart attack. N Engl J Med.

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DAIC

JANUARY 22, 2024

These are true innovators who propose novel approaches to major research challenges in the areas of heart disease, stroke and brain health. As a recipient of this award in 2017, I know it comes with great honor and, also, great responsibility. This award supports exceptional scientists with established track records of success.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

While possible that this tracing could represent extensive prior infarction in multiple lead areas — this nonspecific IVCD ( I ntra V entricular C onduction D efect ) pattern that we see in ECG #1 should raise concern for some unusual type of cardiomyopathy or other form of significant underlying structural heart disease.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 27, 2024

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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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 23, 2024

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Over 80% of early heart disease is preventable. But most people have not heard of one of the Tsimane Tribe in Bolivia, which has some of the lowest rates of heart disease in the world. (As 2017 Dec 12;89(24):2447-2454. Tsimane Tribe.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JUNE 21, 2024

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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CardiacWire

JANUARY 31, 2025

Another year, another AHA report reasserting heart diseases dominance as the number one killer in the United States, and the latest data shows that this trend is still gaining momentum. Every year, the AHA reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular risk factors.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

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. 2013 Sep;26(9):965-1012.e15.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Meanwhile, traditional methods for cardiac detection still rely on reactive, symptom-driven interventions that often catch heart disease too late, when treatment is complex, critical and costly. AI-enabled remote cardiac monitoring is is already revolutionizing how we detect, diagnose, mitigate and manage heart conditions.

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DAIC

JUNE 6, 2024

Over time, hypertension weakens the heart, blood vessels and kidneys, paving the way for potential stroke or heart attack. Often referred to as the “silent killer,” high blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart disease and early death.

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Circulation

JANUARY 9, 2025

Cohorts were grouped into preallocation and postallocation change eras: pediatric patients from January 1, 2011, to March 21, 2016, and January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2021; and adult patients from January 1, 2015, to October 17, 2018, and January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2021.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 12, 2024

Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print. BackgroundIncreasing survival among patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) has recently been reported. However, the impact of Down syndrome (DS) in patients with CHD is still debated. 95% CI, 29.5–74.0) 95% CI, 12.8–24.42)

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DAIC

MAY 7, 2024

narrates and is a co-producer of a documentary focused on radiation and orthopedic injuries suffered by doctors and nurses who work in cardiac catheterization laboratories where they apply the very latest non-surgical technologies to treat the world’s leading cause of death, heart disease. Rizik , M.D., Diethrich , M.D.,

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DAIC

JANUARY 19, 2024

to reflect another event of heart failure in a third control patient after publication of the study results. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics – 2017 Update: A Report from the American Heart Association. 2017; 135: e146. This report was provided to the FDA. Benjamin EJ, Blaha MJ, Chiuve SE, et al.,

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 9, 2024

More than heart disease or cancer, the risk of dementia often creates much greater anxiety in the patients I see. 2017 Dec 12;89(24):2447-2454. And given that dementia is routinely in the top 5 leading causes of death, this concern is dually warranted. But can dementia be prevented? The answer is yes. Alzheimers Dement.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Abstract Introduction Management of transvenous leads in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) can be complicated by venous obstructions and residual shunts. We present our experience performing concurrent lead extraction and dilation/stenting of venous pathways, including patients with complete venous obstruction.

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