Cardiology Update

JANUARY 2, 2024

As we step into 2024, the field of cardiology continues to offer exciting opportunities for knowledge exchange and networking at in-person conferences. Here is a preview of the upcoming cardiology conferences planned for 2024. Fees: Visit the ESC ACVC 2024 website for registration options. Hashtag: #ACVC2024 2.

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ECG Weekly Workout

DECEMBER 31, 2023

He quits smoking, decides to eat healthier and exercise more, and to be more compliant with his blood pressure medications. He quits smoking, decides to eat healthier and exercise more, and to be more compliant with his blood pressure medications. HPI: A 50-year-old man decides to get “his life in order” for the new year. a year !

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American College of Cardiology

JANUARY 29, 2025

The 2024 American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions in Chicago featured programming related to sports cardiology and exercise. Highlights included a dedicated sports cardiology educational session, Cardiac Evaluation in the Athlete: When Should I Worry?

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Physiologically Speaking

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Rather it seems to affect ambulatory blood pressure across the entire next day— when you’re exercising, eating, and going about your normal daily activities. One potent strategy is exercise. Does the same protective effect of exercise also extend blood pressure? and woke up at 7 a.m. (8 8 hours of sleep total). (a

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Physiologically Speaking

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Because the body and the brain are interconnected, it’s no surprise that when we exercise to elevate physical fitness, “cognitive fitness” follows in lockstep. British Journal of Sports Medicine Published Online First: 19 November 2024 Data from this test were then used to estimate their maximal aerobic capacity.

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American College of Cardiology

MAY 10, 2024

The 2024 American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions (ACC.24), 24), which took place April 6-8, 2024, in Atlanta, GA, included several important Sports and Exercise Cardiology sessions.

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Nature Reviews - Cardiology

JANUARY 25, 2024

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 26 January 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-00994-3 Reply to ‘Graded exercise therapy should not be recommended for patients with post-exertional malaise’

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Those with excess weight who are eating well, sleeping well and exercising on a regular basis are also likely to reduce their harmful visceral fat. In an ideal scenario, excess weight could be eliminated using appropriate nutrition and exercise. 2024 Nov;30(11):1089-1096. npj Metab Health Dis 2 , 31 (2024). Endocr Pract.

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Physiologically Speaking

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Recent research suggests that delaying post-exercise carbs could actually impair your recovery and next-day performance, despite the belief that glycogen stores can be replenished later. They’re our primary fuel source at higher exercise intensities. Ok—carbs are good before and during exercise. But what about after?

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DAIC

MAY 14, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Tue, 05/14/2024 - 13:00 May 14, 2024 — One of the most common genetic heart diseases worldwide, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) causes the walls of the left ventricle to become thick and stiff. All participants were receiving background medical therapy and had reduced exercise capacity.

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American College of Cardiology

AUGUST 1, 2024

The American College of Cardiology's (ACC) Care of the Athletic Heart is a yearly course focusing on exercise and sports cardiology. The course sessions include management of athletes with cardiovascular (CV) disease, debates on return to play, and discussions on advocacy for cardiac safety in the community.

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In case you missed it, here are all of the studies I covered in the November 2024 installments of the Physiology Friday newsletter. This study emphasizes how exercise intensity and volume contribute differently to physiological adaptations, depending on the desired outcome and the individual’s fitness level. Thanks for reading!

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HCPLive

JUNE 5, 2024

In an interview at SLEEP 2024, Brager talked about the benefits of exercise on cardiovascular health and sleep.

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DAIC

AUGUST 9, 2024

Researchers randomly grouped participants to receive either three days per week of 12 weeks of high-intensity interval training or three days per week of 12 weeks of traditional moderate exercise sessions. The moderate intensity continuous training involved 20 to 30 minutes of steady exercise at moderate intensity.

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The American Journal of Cardiology

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Publication date: 15 January 2024 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology, Volume 211 Author(s): Esther Munerato Figueira da Silva, Raquel Martins Loureiro, Renan Shida Marinho, Júlia Marioti, Samuel Sá, Gabriela Pereira Gil Castilho, Guilherme Casale, Audrey Borghi Silva, Carlos Henrique de Freitas Lima, Meliza Goi Roscani

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DAIC

MAY 22, 2024

These new insights suggest that being physically active, even at very high levels, does not appear to accelerate asymptomatic atherosclerosis progression, which might be good news for exercise enthusiasts,” said Kerem Shuval, PhD , Director of Epidemiology and Behavioral Science at The Cooper Institute and lead author of the study.

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Circulation

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In this scientific statement, we update the scientific basis of the core components of patient assessment, nutritional counseling, weight management and body composition, cardiovascular disease and risk factor management, psychosocial management, aerobic exercise training, strength training, and physical activity counseling.

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Physiologically Speaking

MARCH 15, 2024

These mice gained weight and had worse glucose control compared to mice on a normal schedule, but exercising prevented some of these changes. However, jetlagged mice didn’t experience the full extent of benefits due to exercise — their cardiorespiratory fitness was lower than mice who exercised but weren’t jetlagged.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JUNE 27, 2024

Neha Agarwal, PhD, Clinical Director at Cardiometabolic Health Congress, Informa Connect Neha Agarwal, PhD, Clinical Director at Cardiometabolic Health Congress, Informa Connect at ADA 2024 Key Findings and Impacts: Improved Knowledge: Healthcare professionals showed an enhanced understanding of newer weight management therapies, including their (..)

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American Heart News - Heart News

MAY 8, 2024

WASHINGTON and DALLAS (May 8, 2024) – The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) today released a new clinical guideline for effectively managing individuals diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).

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DAIC

JULY 15, 2024

Getty Images mtaschetta-millane Mon, 07/15/2024 - 11:06 July 15, 2024 — Edwards Lifesciences announced it has exercised its option to acquire Innovalve Bio Medical Ltd. , The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2024.

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American College of Cardiology

MARCH 12, 2025

Although the 2024 ACC/American Heart Association (AHA) and 2023 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines stratify well overall the risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).

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Circulation

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue 15 , Page 1171-1173, October 8, 2024.

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Physiologically Speaking

AUGUST 23, 2024

FSTFUEL combines electrolytes with amino acids to help your body maintain hydration and optimal functioning during exercise or intermittent fasting, so you don't have to choose between fasting and fitness. People who exercise more tend to have better cognitive function, especially late in life. A quick plug (and discount code!)

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DAIC

MAY 31, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 05/31/2024 - 07:00 May 31, 2024 — In the United States there are over 8 million active athletes. Given the rapid expansion of sports cardiology, cardiovascular care teams must understand contemporary care and practice management strategies for all athletes—from the elite to the exercise enthusiast.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4143092-A4143092, November 12, 2024. Background:Very high level, lifelong aerobic exercise results in lower ventricular stiffness and left ventricular wall stress (LVWS) LVWS is an important predictor of future heart failure risk. Pa, moderate 2.5 +/- 0.7 Pa, active 2.3 +/- 0.5

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4145857-A4145857, November 12, 2024. Objectives:Fontan patients have impaired exercise capacity. Exercise training has been shown to improve exercise performance. No serious adverse events reported.The exercise duration improved from 7.56±2.6 watts, p<0.001.

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DAIC

JULY 25, 2024

Seismofit enables CRF to be estimated without the need for exercise and in less than three minutes using an advanced algorithm together with a technology called seismocardiography. VO2 max is usually measured through a Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET) test. 1] The product is CE-marked, and presently available in select markets.

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DAIC

JULY 10, 2024

Black, Hispanic and AIAN participants showed greater impairment in exercise capacity during cardiopulmonary exercise testing compared with White participants. Black patients also had poorer health status, including the highest proportion of smoking history at 57.1%, and more reduced physical activity.

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DAIC

MAY 6, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:48 May 6, 2024 — Tenax Therapeutics, Inc. , Getty Images milla1cf Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:48 May 6, 2024 — Tenax Therapeutics, Inc. , Expanding our intellectual property estate for levosimendan is a strategic priority for Tenax.

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Physiologically Speaking

JUNE 7, 2024

Rather, every day provides an opportunity to allocate time to activities that can promote or detract from our health: how much we sleep, how much time we engage in exercise, and how much time we spend in sedentary activities like sitting. Diabetologia 67, 1356–1367 (2024).

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DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

Among those ages 65 and older, nearly 50% who underwent limb amputation died within one year after surgery, according to the 2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of U.S. Rates of referral for supervised exercise therapy among PAD patients are incredibly low. and Global Data From the American Heart Association.

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DAIC

MAY 2, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Thu, 05/02/2024 - 10:12 May 2, 2024 — BioCardia, Inc. , All of the patients responded positively to therapy, as measured by increased (improved) exercise tolerance and greatly reduced angina.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4143445-A4143445, November 12, 2024. However, the moderating effects of age and gender on the relationship of diet quality, smoking status, and exercise to cardiovascular health are unknown. Introduction:Maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle is crucial for good cardiovascular health.

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DAIC

JULY 29, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Mon, 07/29/2024 - 09:02 July 29, 2024 — Edwards Lifesciences announced investments that reflect the company’s deep commitment to advancing patient care through structural heart innovation, addressing large unmet patient needs and supporting sustainable long-term growth.

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DAIC

APRIL 22, 2024

In our ongoing RESPONDER-HF trial we are excluding those patients and using exercise hemodynamics to qualify and randomize HFpEF patients most likely to respond favorably to shunting." "In We found in our last trial, REDUCE LAP-HF II, that HFpEF patients with pacemakers or pulmonary vascular disease didn't benefit from atrial shunting.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4122543-A4122543, November 12, 2024. Exercise EKG, blood pressure response, SpO2and breathing reserve were normal. Background:Ticagrelor has been reported to cause shortness of breath (SOB) in 6 to 9 % of patients. Precise mechanisms are not enirely understood.

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