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Integrated meta-analysis and network pharmacology analysis: evaluation of Zhigancao decoction as treatment for diabetic cardiomyopathy

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

In light of this, a thorough evaluation of the benefits and safety of Zhigancao decoction (ZGCD) was conducted in this study using RevMan and Stata. Meanwhile, the utilization of ZGCD during intervention was more effective in reducing SBP, and DBP. In addition, the ZGCD showed potential in reducing the occurrence of adverse events.

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Pharmacological preventions and treatments for pericardial complications after open heart surgeries

Heart BMJ

Methods We systematically searched PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane CENTRAL from inception to 22 January 2024. We performed this network meta-analysis to identify the most effective and safest preventions and treatments for pericardial complications following cardiac surgery. Pairs of reviewers screened eligible studies.

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Contemporary pharmacological treatment and management of heart failure

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 26 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-00997-0 In this Review, Bozkurt provides an overview of the management of patients with heart failure across the full range of left ventricular ejection fraction, derived from the recommendations in the latest US and European guidelines.

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The effect of enhanced external counterpulsation on anxiety and depression in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a randomized controlled trial

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MethodsA cohort of 100 patients diagnosed with PAF at the Fuzhou First Hospital between January 2023 and June 2024 were enrolled in this study. The control group received conventional antiarrhythmic therapy with -blockers or propafenone, and the EECP group underwent EECP therapy in conjunction with pharmacological treatment.

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Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF): Advances and Challenges

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

ABSTRACT This state-of-the-art review is based on the Philippe Coumel Lecture in 2024 (Figure 1). It highlights the confluence of two major cardiovascular epidemics, atrial fibrillation and heart failure, with preserved ejection fraction.

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Pyridostigmine in the management of orthostatic hypotension: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Open Heart

Background Current pharmacological approaches for the treatment of orthostatic hypotension (OH) may detrimentally affect supine blood pressure (BP). PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane and SCOPUS were searched for publications until 4 June 2024. This side effect is often unacceptable and limits the utility of medical management.

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Top Interventional Cardiology Conferences and Courses in 2024

Cardiology Update

Here is our curated list of the top interventional cardiology conferences and courses scheduled for 2024. Additionally, be sure to review the main general cardiology conferences listed in our Top 10 Cardiology Conferences for 2024. Noncoronary topics like structural heart disease and vascular medicine are also addressed.