2023, Heart Disease and Pulmonary - Cardiovascular Update

Transpulmonary Expression of Exosomal microRNAs in Idiopathic and Congenital Heart Disease–Related Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Journal of the American Heart Association

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Journal of the American Heart Association, Volume 12, Issue 23 , December 5, 2023. BackgroundPulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) is a fatal disease characterized by a complex pathogenesis. Transpulmonary exosomal miRs offer valuable insights into pulmonary circulation microenvironments.

Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Pulmonary Heart Disease

Hot Topics in Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology in the Year 2023

American College of Cardiology

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This year saw exciting developments in the treatment of pediatric and congenital heart disease. Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) continued to dominate the field of interventional cardiology.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Congenital Congenital Heart Disease Interventional Cardiology

Avocados for the Heart; Cardiology's Sad State; CBD for Pulmonary Hypertension?

Heart 2023 Conference

APRIL 20, 2022

Stroke) A Danish study indicated that combining nitrates and PDE5 inhibitors isn't always a terrible idea for men with ischemic heart disease and erectile dysfunction. JACC: Asia) Lexaria Bioscience has announced that a CBD product beats a placebo in simulating acute pulmonary hypertension.

Pulmonary

Pulmonary Hypertension AFIB COVID-19

ECG Blog #366 — Diltiazem didn't work.

Ken Grauer, MD

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

These 2 settings are: i ) In patients with severe , often longstanding pulmonary disease ; and / or , ii ) In acutely ill patients with multi-system disease ( ie, sepsis, shock, electrolyte and/or acid-base disorders ). Acute Right Heart Strain. Hypoxic injury ( from pneumonia or other acute pulmonary complication ).

Blog

Blog COVID-19 Pulmonary AFIB

FAQs about the Cardiology Recertification Exam

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

MAY 15, 2022

The Cardiology MOC exam will be offered on April 3, 2023, and October 11, 2023. The Cardiology MOC exam covers the following subjects : Arrhythmias 15% Coronary Artery Disease 21.5% Pulmonary Circulation Disorders 3% Systemic Disorders Affecting the Circulatory System 7% How is the exam scored?

Certification

Certification Congenital Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease Cardiovascular Disease

Omics and Extreme Phenotyping Reveal Longitudinal Association Between Left Atrial Size and Pulmonary Vascular Resistance in Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension

Journal of the American Heart Association

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Journal of the American Heart Association, Volume 12, Issue 23 , December 5, 2023. BackgroundLeft heart disease is the most common cause of pulmonary hypertension (PH) and is frequently accompanied by increases in pulmonary vascular resistance.

Pulmonary

Pulmonary Atrial Fibrillation Hypertension Heart Disease

Transcatheter Palliation With Pulmonary Artery Flow Restrictors in Neonates With Congenital Heart Disease: Feasibility, Outcomes, and Comparison With a Historical Hybrid Stage 1 Cohort

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Background:Neonates with complex congenital heart disease and pulmonary overcirculation have been historically treated surgically. Pulmonary arteries grew adequately for age, and devices were easily removed without complications. However, subcohorts may benefit from less invasive procedures. kilograms [IQR, 2.1–3.3])

Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease Pulmonary

Does this T wave pattern mean anything?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

PMID: 11723026. == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 10/23 /2023 ): == The various forms of electrical alternans are frequently misunderstood, if not completely unnoticed. Chronic amiodarone evokes no torsade de pointes arrhythmias despite QT lengthening in an animal model of acquired long-QT syndrome. Circulation.

Tachycardia

Tachycardia Cardiac Arrest ICU Blood Pressure

BioCardia Doses First Patient in CardiALLO Phase I/II Clinical Trial of BCDA-03 Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Ischemic Heart Failure of Reduced Ejection Fraction

DAIC

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Getty Images milla1cf Tue, 12/19/2023 - 18:09 December 19, 2023 — BioCardia, Inc. , The initiation of the CardiALLO MSC clinical trial for HFrEF is a significant milestone in our efforts to improve patients’ lives through the development of new treatments that target the underpinnings of heart disease,” said Peter Altman, Ph.D.,

Heart Failure

Heart Failure Interventional Cardiology Pulmonary Heart Disease

Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, Named President of the Heart Valve Society

DAIC

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

I am very excited and honored to lead the Heart Valve Society and further consolidate its role as a unique society dedicated to valvular heart disease.

Heart Valves

Heart Valves Aortic valve Aortic Sudden Cardiac Death

VT? Or Supraventricular tachycardic rhythm with aberrancy?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2023

It is a left bundle branch block that is distorted due to the grossly abnormal location of the heart. The heart rate gradually slowed with supportive care. This was my situation in today’s case — for which I was initially shown the ECG in Figure-1 , knowing only that this 70-ish man presented in severe respiratory distress.

Tachycardia

Tachycardia Pulmonary Blood Pressure Cancer

A young lady with wide complex tachycardia. My first time actually making this diagnosis de novo in real life in the ED!

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

CXR confirmed bilateral pulmonary edema and bilateral small effusions. 756-764 Google Scholar == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 6/3 /2023 ): == Today's case is gratifying — in that it illustrates an uncommon phenomenon that Dr. Meyers picked up with potential life-saving implications. J Electrocardiol, 42 (2009), pp. As per Dr.

Tachycardia

Tachycardia Cardiomyopathy Electrocardiogram Article

Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Published Research kschukar Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:12 Recently published (2016 – present) manuscripts utilizing STS data: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Intermacs/Pedimacs.

Research

Research Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Congenital

Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Published Research kschukar Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:12 Recently published (2016 – present) manuscripts utilizing STS data: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Intermacs/Pedimacs.

Research

Research Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Congenital

Transpulmonary Expression of Exosomal microRNAs in Idiopathic and Congenital Heart Disease–Related Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Hot Topics in Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology in the Year 2023

Avocados for the Heart; Cardiology's Sad State; CBD for Pulmonary Hypertension?

ECG Blog #366 — Diltiazem didn't work.

FAQs about the Cardiology Recertification Exam

Omics and Extreme Phenotyping Reveal Longitudinal Association Between Left Atrial Size and Pulmonary Vascular Resistance in Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension

Transcatheter Palliation With Pulmonary Artery Flow Restrictors in Neonates With Congenital Heart Disease: Feasibility, Outcomes, and Comparison With a Historical Hybrid Stage 1 Cohort

Does this T wave pattern mean anything?

BioCardia Doses First Patient in CardiALLO Phase I/II Clinical Trial of BCDA-03 Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Ischemic Heart Failure of Reduced Ejection Fraction

Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, Named President of the Heart Valve Society

VT? Or Supraventricular tachycardic rhythm with aberrancy?

A young lady with wide complex tachycardia. My first time actually making this diagnosis de novo in real life in the ED!

Published Research

Published Research

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