Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 27, 2025

Recent evidence suggests its potential association with extracranial cardiovascular diseases, including pulmonary hypertension. Patients with a medical history of chronic heart or pulmonary diseases were excluded.RNF213p.R4810K was genotyped in all the patients. All patients had cerebrovascular diseases.

Cerebrovascular Disease 75

Cerebrovascular Disease Pulmonary Cardiac Function Hypertension 75

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MARCH 5, 2025

Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the 4-hook needle localization for pulmonary ground glass nodules (GGNs).

Pulmonary 52

Pulmonary Hemorrhage Research 52

Journal of the American Heart Association

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

BackgroundRecurrent pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) following surgical repair of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection is associated with poor prognosis. Journal of the American Heart Association, Volume 14, Issue 4 , February 18, 2025. Since August 2020, patients have been considered for valsartan therapy early after operation.

Pulmonary 40

Pulmonary Pediatrics Stenosis 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Introduction:Obesity is rising in prevalence worldwide and co-exists in patients with group 1 pulmonary hypertension (PH). Despite having group 1 PH, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) was higher with obesity (13.8 ± 6.3 0002) and lower pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR, 7.9 ± 5.2 vs 10.4 ± 6.5 vs 4.5 ± 1.8 mm of Hg, p=.001)

Obesity 40

Obesity Pulmonary Hypertension Diabetes 40

Hypertension Journal

DECEMBER 20, 2023

BACKGROUND:The pathogenesis of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is multifactorial and growing evidence has indicated that hematological disorders are involved. Hypertension, Ahead of Print. We associated CHIP with all-cause mortality in patients with CTEPH.

Hypertension 49

Hypertension Pulmonary Cardiovascular Disease Circulation 49

Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 10, 2025

BackgroundUse of pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) to treat atrial fibrillation continues to increase. We identified 25 617 inpatient PVIs from January 2017 to December 2021, of which 18 165 (71%) were linked to Medicare Provider Analysis and Review. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print.

Atrial Fibrillation 45

Atrial Fibrillation Pulmonary Medicare Inpatient 45

DAIC

JANUARY 31, 2024

A company statement reported that its PFA System is indicated for the isolation of pulmonary veins in the treatment of drug-refractory, recurrent, symptomatic, paroxysmal (i.e., The FARAPULSE PFA System is indicated for the isolation of pulmonary veins in the treatment of drug-refractory, recurrent, symptomatic, paroxysmal (i.e.,

Ablation 111

Ablation Atrial Fibrillation Anatomy Pulmonary 111

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Background:Neonates with complex congenital heart disease and pulmonary overcirculation have been historically treated surgically. Cox regression was used to evaluate the association between palliation strategy and 6-month mortality.Results:From 2021 to 2023, 17 patients (median age, 4 days; interquartile range [IQR], 2–8; median weight, 2.5

Congenital Heart Disease 40

Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease Pulmonary 40

DAIC

MARCH 28, 2024

The VARIPULSE Platform is designed to enable pulmonary vein isolation with the versatility of a catheter loop, a simple generator user interface, and a mapping system that provides an intuitive, reproducible workflow with real-time visualization, contact indicator, and PF tagging mechanisms. 2021 Feb;16(2):217-221. Int J Stroke.

Atrial Fibrillation 110

Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Ablation Pulmonary 110

DAIC

MARCH 25, 2025

Finerenone, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and heart failure with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction: An analysis of FINEARTS-HF during the session "Finerenone: A Promising Addition to the Armamentarium or Merely an Academic Exercise?" Additional ACC.25 Details on abstracts presented by Bayer at ACC.25

Preserved Ejection Fraction 52

Preserved Ejection Fraction Heart Failure Kidney Disease Research 52

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

SCAPE is an acronym for sympathetic crash acute pulmonary edema, which can typcially occur in Pickering syndrome with renal artery stenosis [1]. Another term for transient acute pulmonary edema which occurs in renal artery stenosis is flash pulmonary edema. 2021 Feb 9;14(2):e239421. Flash pulmonary edema.

Pulmonary 52

Pulmonary Stenosis Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

JANUARY 27, 2025

Clinical phenotypes, that is, pulmonary congestion or tissue hypoperfusion, were defined through a comprehensive assessment of clinical signs and symptoms, vital signs, and laboratory findings. had pulmonary congestion and tissue hypoperfusion status, respectively. in 2021 (Ptrend<0.001). female), 88.6% in 2013 to 48.6%

Heart Failure 40

Heart Failure Hospital Pulmonary Laboratory 40

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

MARCH 19, 2025

ABSTRACT Introduction Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) using a cryoballoon is well-established for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF). Compared to other available technologies, the usage of a stable, low-pressure cryoballoon (POLARx, Boston Scientific) has demonstrated lower nadir temperatures and longer thawing times.

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Myocardial Infarction Pulmonary Technology 40

Ken Grauer, MD

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

KEY Point: Although true that patients with longstanding, severe pulmonary disease may manifest a QRST complex in standard lead I with marked overall reduction in QRST amplitude ( See ECG Blog #65 — regarding Schamroth’s Sign ) — you should never normally see a completely flat line in any of the standard limb leads.

Blog 178

Blog Chest Pain Bradycardia Physiology 178

DAIC

MARCH 7, 2024

A 2021 study published in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging focused on cardiac imaging trends over a decade. According to the company, the Duo system adds high resolution thoracic clinical capability, suitable for screening lung cancer, COVID-19 and other pulmonary diseases. Clinical applications.

Technology 111

Technology Document Cardiovascular Imaging Cancer 111

Open Heart

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Background The value of empirical superior vena cava isolation (SVCI) following pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) to improve the efficacy of radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) remains controversial. RFCA was guided by quantitative AI in both groups.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Atrial Flutter Coronary Artery Disease 52

CardiacWire

MARCH 27, 2024

Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) suddenly have a new and potentially powerful treatment option available to them, following the FDA approval of Merck’s sotatercept-csrk, which will be marketed as Winrevair in the US.

Pulmonary 59

Pulmonary Hypertension Cancer 59

Open Heart

JANUARY 6, 2022

Background The limited availability of balloon sizes for cryoballoon leads to anatomical limitations for pulmonary vein (PV) isolation. Method A systematic search of literature databases, including PubMed, Web of Science and Cochrane Library, from the inception of each database through February 2021 was conducted.

Ablation 52

Ablation Atrial Fibrillation Anatomy Article 52

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Patients and methodsBetween 2021 and 2023, totally 113 patients who underwent TEMVS were included in this study. 4) Rehabilitation; Physical and pulmonary rehabilitation. (5) 4) Rehabilitation; Physical and pulmonary rehabilitation. (5) TEMVS was performed by peripheral cannulation and 3D endoscopic technique.

Bicuspid/Mitral 52

Bicuspid/Mitral ICU Nursing Education 52

Wellnest

AUGUST 8, 2023

Unfortunately, the traditional pulmonary valves have a fixed diameter that can’t match the size of the child’s heart over time. The prototype valve has two leaflets crafted from a polymer material that has a well-established history of being used as a leaflet for pediatric pulmonary valves.

Heart Valves 52

Heart Valves Artificial Heart Anatomy Pulmonary 52

Conquering CHD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Jace, born in October 2021, arrived with a hefty challenge – Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia and Double Outlet Right Ventricle, a mouthful for such a tiny fighter. At just 10 days old, he embarked on his first adventure: a complex heart repair at Columbia University Medical Center.

Pulmonary 52

Pulmonary Hospital 52

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

JULY 26, 2022

This certification is known to be one of the harder ones, with a pass rate of 88% in 2021 , so don’t procrastinate studying. Your Cardiology MOC exam is coming up, have you started preparing? The exam covers the following topics: Arrhythmias 15% Coronary Artery Disease 21.5%

Congenital Heart Disease 52

Congenital Heart Disease Certification Coronary Artery Disease Congenital 52

DAIC

JUNE 19, 2024

A burgeoning group of vendor-neutral, software-only AI-ECG platform companies has also emerged, including Cardiologs (acquired by Philips in 2021), Cardiomatics (Poland), and Accurkardia (US), whose algorithms can interpret ECG signals from 1-3 lead ambulatory devices up to a traditional 12-lead resting ECG. Active vendors in this space (i.e.,

AFIB 105

AFIB Reimbursement Research Atrial Fibrillation 105

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

Angiogram in 2021 was normal. The estimated pulmonary artery systolic pressure is 23 mmHg + RA pressure. "Old records still had not appeared. Around 1015 we were able to access Care everywhere and this showed that he has a non-ischemic cardiomyopathy with EF of 15%. Could not obtain a previous 12-lead ECG even by calling the U.

Tachycardia 133

Tachycardia Pacemaker Cardiac Arrest Cardiomyopathy 133

DAIC

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The primary endpoint of the analysis was incidence of procedure – or device-related primary adverse events (PAEs) within seven to ninety days of the ablation procedure; the secondary endpoint was the rate of acute pulmonary vein (PV) isolation.1 2021 Feb;16(2):217-221. February 2-4; Boston. 2 Lippi G, Sanchis-Gomar F, Cervellin G.

Ablation 105

Ablation Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Heart Rhythm 105

DAIC

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

For example, if it identifies increasing pulmonary congestion in a heart failure patient, it can alert clinicians to intervene with diuretics or other treatments before they require hospitalization. billion between 2021 and 2023. Enhancing Workforce Efficiency Hospitals continually face staffing shortages and rising labor costs.

Hospital 52

Hospital Cardiovascular Disease Heart Failure Heart Attack 52

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

MAY 15, 2022

The Cardiovascular Disease Maintenance of Certification Exam can be difficult, with a pass rate in 2021 of 88%. Pulmonary Circulation Disorders 3% Systemic Disorders Affecting the Circulatory System 7% How is the exam scored? What are some things you need to know before you sit for the exam?

Certification 52

Certification Congenital Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease Cardiovascular Disease 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Smith's ECG Blog — the presence of an almost “null vector” in standard lead I ( ie, P wave, QRS complex and T wave all under 2mm in size ) — is highly suggestive of longstanding and severe pulmonary disease. To Emphasize: Schamroth's Sign is not a common ECG finding in patients with RVH.

Atrial Flutter 127

Atrial Flutter Blog Aortic Aortic valve 127

Heart BMJ

MARCH 22, 2024

Methods This was a retrospective analysis of the Verona Valvular Heart Disease Registry (Italy) including 250 patients (83 (80–86) years, 53% female) with severe AS who underwent TAVI between 2019 and 2021. Advanced EVCD was defined as pulmonary circulation impairment, severe tricuspid regurgitation or right ventricular dysfunction.

Aortic valve 40

Aortic valve Aortic Tricuspid Heart Failure 40

DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

PAD National Action Plan In 2021, the American Heart Association published the PAD National Action Plan , which is endorsed by the American College of Cardiology, that outlines six strategic goals to improve awareness, detection and treatment of PAD nationwide.

Peripheral Arterial Disease 105

Peripheral Arterial Disease Exercise Ischemia Quality of Life 105

DAIC

MARCH 25, 2025

Finerenone, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and heart failure with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction: An analysis of FINEARTS-HF during the session "Finerenone: A Promising Addition to the Armamentarium or Merely an Academic Exercise?" Additional ACC.25 Details on abstracts presented by Bayer at ACC.25

Preserved Ejection Fraction 52

Preserved Ejection Fraction Heart Failure Research Academic 52

European Journal of Heart Failure

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Methods and Results Patients with HF from the Swedish HF Registry between 2000-2021 were included. 1.41), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (HR 1.32, 95%CI 1.28-1.35). The highest risk was associated with dementia (hazard ratio [HR] 1.55, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.45-1.65), 1.65), chronic kidney disease (HR 1.37, 95%CI 1.34-1.41),

Heart Failure 40

Heart Failure Coronary Artery Disease Kidney Disease Dementia 40

Open Heart

JULY 17, 2023

Methods Multicentre UK study undertaken 1 March 2020–30 June 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. to 1.10 (p<0.01)) and with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH; OR 5.99, 95% CI 1.34 Objective Ascertain the impact of COVID-19 on people with CHD and define risk factors for adverse outcomes. to 26.91 (p=0.02)).

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Xray was consistent with pulmonary vascular congestion. PEARL #2: = Aslanger's Pattern: Examples of Aslanger's Pattern appear in a number of cases in Dr. Smith's ECG Blog ( This pattern is very nicely described by Dr. Smith in the January 4, 2021 post). Lung exam showed diffuse B lines bilaterally. 40 mg of furosemide was given.

Chest Pain 119

Chest Pain Ischemia Echocardiogram Myocardial Infarction 119

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

However, one patient with LVEF 20% died of pulmonary edema 7 hours postangioplasty. TIMI 2 flow (4 patients) and TIMI 3 flow (5 patients) were achieved with no consistent association between higher ICE doses and achieving TIMI 3 flow. All 9 patients were discharged alive from the Cath Lab. bpm and 84±18.3 bpm respectively.

Myocardial Infarction 40

Myocardial Infarction Angioplasty Pulmonary Arrhythmia 40

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

OCTOBER 25, 2023

CABANA Trial randomized 2204 patients with AF aged 65 years or more and those below 65 years with one or more risk factors for stroke for catheter ablation with pulmonary vein ablation or drug therapy with rate or rhythm control. 2021 Apr 6;143(14):1377-1390. Epub 2021 Feb 8. Circulation. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.120.050991.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure Ablation Cardiac Arrest 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2022

On his physical examination, cardiac and pulmonary auscultation was completely normal. Bi-phasic scan showed no dissection or pulmonary embolism. 2021 Sep;49(6):488-500. He has 40 packs-year of smoking history. There was no premature cardiovascular diseases or sudden death in his family. He denies taking any medication.

STEMI 52

STEMI Chest Pain Myocardial Infarction Electrocardiogram 52