American College of Cardiology

MARCH 30, 2025

25 in Chicago and simultaneously published in JAMA.

Heart Failure 58

Heart Failure Quality of Life Hospital Article 58

DAIC

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This article will explore how AI-driven diagnostics are reshaping cardiovascular medicine and how can healthcare leaders can leverage these innovations to improve patient care and control costs. Participating hospitals will collaborate to share challenges and develop solutions through education, conferences, and webinars.

Hospital 52

Hospital Cardiovascular Disease Heart Failure Heart attacks 52

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 29, 2025

ABSTRACT Aims This project aimed to evaluate current practices of trained nurses performing implantable cardiac monitor (ICM) implantations and remote follow-ups in Italy, assessing hospital protocols and nurses' perceptions.

Nursing 72

Nursing Hospital Patient Care Article 72

Cardiology Update

MAY 7, 2024

The impact of chest compression (CC) pause duration on survival outcomes in pediatric in-hospital cardiac arrests remains unclear, despite the American Heart Association’s recommendation to limit pauses to less than 10 seconds for children without solid evidence. Original article: Lauridsen KG et al.

Cardiac Arrest 52

Cardiac Arrest Pediatrics Hospital Circulation 52

American College of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The goal of the PARAMEDIC-3 trial was to compare the efficacy and safety of an initial vascular access strategy of intraosseous (IO) versus peripheral intravenous (IV) access for medication administration in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

Cardiac Arrest 56

Cardiac Arrest Hospital Article 56

DAIC

APRIL 18, 2024

Two articles and an accompanying editorial in Heart Rhythm , the official journal of the Heart Rhythm Society, the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society , and the Pediatric & Congenital Electrophysiology Society , published by Elsevier , address the controversy and recommend shortening the blanking period. Lead author Jonathan M.

Atrial Fibrillation 111

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Heart Rhythm Article 111

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2024

An ECG was recorded immediately at triage and, at this hospital, the Queen of Hearts is routinely used to determine cath lab activation. I described "Posterior Reperfusion T-waves" in this article. This patient had the onset of chest pain 24 hours before arrival to the ED. Here is that ECG: Original ECG What do you think?

Hospital 77

Hospital Chest Pain Blog Pulmonary 77

American College of Cardiology

APRIL 6, 2024

The SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin did not lower the risk of a first hospitalization for heart failure (HF) or death from any cause among patients with an increased risk for HF following acute myocardial infarction (MI), according to the results of the EMPACT-MI study, presented during a Late-Breaking Clinical Trial session at ACC.24

Hospital 74

Hospital Myocardial Infarction Heart Failure Article 74

ADN Center of Excellence

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore some of the leading fellowship specialties, what they entail, and the career paths they open for doctors committed to continuous learning and professional growth. Career Opportunities Oncology specialists find opportunities in hospitals, research institutions, and cancer treatment centers.

Cancer 59

Cancer Academic Research Interventional Cardiology 59

Cardiology Update

APRIL 22, 2024

In a prospective, multicentre, parallel, randomised clinical trial titled ARREST, researchers aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of expedited transfer to a cardiac arrest center compared to standard care following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Original article: Patterson T. The ARREST study is the first randomized trial of its kind.

Cardiac Arrest 52

Cardiac Arrest Hospital Laboratory Article 52

American College of Cardiology

MARCH 31, 2025

25 in Chicago and simultaneously published in NEJM.

Transplant 69

Transplant Outcomes Pulmonary Hypertension 69

Cardiology Update

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In this extensive hospital-based investigation spanning 2005 to 2016, researchers analyzed data from 8,285 patients undergoing right heart catheterization, the study reveals a concerning association: higher body mass index (BMI) correlates with deteriorating right ventricular function. Original article: Circ Heart Fail.

Obesity 52

Obesity Hospital Outcomes Heart Failure 52

American College of Cardiology

AUGUST 7, 2024

Does hospital median cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) duration in patients without return of circulation (ROC) predict survival among hospitalized children?

Cardiac Arrest 50

Cardiac Arrest Hospital Pediatrics Outcomes 50

DAIC

JANUARY 11, 2024

His work life included 37 years as a cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic after earning degrees from Cleveland Heights High School in 1973, Northwestern University in 1976 (Biomedical Engineering), and Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1979 with post-MD training at CWRU Hospitals and Ohio State.

Interventional Cardiology 105

Interventional Cardiology Article Hospital 105

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

APRIL 2, 2025

Abstract Aim To identify the impact on family members who witness resuscitation of a loved one in a hospital setting. A total of 4233 records were identified from the included databases and five additional articles through citation searching. The search was limited to studies published in English since 1982.

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Hospital Article Research 40

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JUNE 3, 2024

Surgical modifications and hemodynamic changes increase the susceptibility to arrhythmias, impacting morbidity and mortality rates, with arrhythmias being the leading cause of hospitalizations and sudden deaths. Combining imaging techniques with electroanatomic navigation enhances outcomes.

Congenital Heart Disease 81

Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease Arrhythmia 81

American College of Cardiology

APRIL 6, 2024

A robust telemedicine intervention across six months following an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) was associated with a reduction in hospital readmission, emergency department (ED) visits, unplanned coronary revascularization and patient-reported symptoms.

Hospital 61

Hospital Article 61

American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

History of prior heart failure (HF) was found to influence prognostic implications of atrial fibrillation (AFib) in patients hospitalized for HF, with permutations of prior HF, prior AFib and AFib as presenting rhythm differentiating outcome.

AFIB 58

AFIB Hospital Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure 58

American College of Cardiology

JANUARY 10, 2025

Therapeutic- compared with prophylactic-dose anticoagulation was associated with reduced 28-day mortality in patients hospitalized for COVID-19, according to a prospective meta-analysis from the World Health Organization (WHO) Rapid Evidence Appraisal for COVID-19 Therapies (REACT) Working Group.

COVID-19 56

COVID-19 Hospital Article 56

DAIC

JANUARY 4, 2024

Building on evidence from several studies that found prolonged fasting may be unnecessary, a randomized, controlled trial at a Midwest heart hospital determined that allowing patients to eat a heart-healthy diet before elective cardiac catheterization posed no safety risk, while improving patient satisfaction and overall care.

Diet 105

Diet Critical Care Inpatient Nursing 105

American College of Cardiology

JULY 18, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed 2025 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System rule on July 10. CMS proposes a 2.6% increase to OPPS payment rates that reflects a market basket update of 3.0%

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Hospital CMS Medicaid Medicare 50

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

JANUARY 21, 2025

"Stay up to date on the latest moves in the world of cardiology with this article featuring 20 recent additions to hospitals and clinics across the country."

Article 52

Article Hospital 52

American College of Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

4, providing feedback and raising concerns on several issues of relevance to the cardiovascular community in the 2025 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule. The ACC submitted formal comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Sept.

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Hospital CMS Medicaid Medicare 50

American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Cardiovascular medications frequently lead this category, often contributing to adverse clinical outcomes, including emergency department visits and hospitalizations. Common cardiovascular ADRs in geriatric patients include acute kidney injury, bleeding and orthostatic hypotension which can lead to hospitalization.

Cardiovascular Disease 40

Cardiovascular Disease Coronary Artery Disease CMS Hospital 40

Cardiology Update

MARCH 4, 2024

The primary outcome was a composite of death from any cause, myocardial infarction, or hospitalization for unstable angina at 2 years. Original article: Lee LM. High-risk PCI patients were randomized to routine functional testing at 1 year or standard care alone during follow-up. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2024 Mar, 83 (9) 890–900.

Coronary Artery Disease 111

Coronary Artery Disease Myocardial Infarction Angina Article 111

American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Overall cardiovascular hospitalization rates were 1.5-fold fold higher and income-based disparities were much greater in the U.S. compared with Denmark among patients aged 65 years, according to a cross-sectional study published Feb. 5 in JAMA Cardiology.

Hospital 50

Hospital Article 50

European Journal of Heart Failure

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Abstract Worldwide, valvular heart disease (VHD) is a common cause of hospitalization for acute heart failure. Articles reporting outcomes following urgent or emergent valve intervention in the setting of cardiogenic shock or acute heart failure were considered.

Cardiogenic Shock 68

Cardiogenic Shock Heart Disease Heart Failure Bicuspid/Mitral 68

American College of Cardiology

AUGUST 12, 2024

What are the trends in follow-up after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and heart failure (HF) hospitalization?

Hospital 45

Hospital Myocardial Infarction Heart Failure Article 45

Cardiology Update

JANUARY 22, 2024

At a mean (±SD) follow-up of 40±20 months, CRT showed a significantly lower risk of death or hospitalization due to heart failure. Original article: Sapp JL et al. The primary outcome was death from any cause, and the secondary outcome included a composite of death, heart transplantation, or ventricular assist device implantation.

Heart Failure 115

Heart Failure Defibrillator Heart Transplant Transplant 115

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

See these 2 articles Association between pre-hospital chest pain severity and myocardial injury in ST elevation myocardial infarction: A post-hoc analysis of the AVOID study Author links open overlay panel [link] 1 Background We sought to determine if an association exists between prehospital chest pain severity and markers of myocardial injury.

Chest Pain 119

Chest Pain STEMI Myocardial Infarction Electrocardiogram 119

American College of Cardiology

APRIL 24, 2024

What is the frequency and severity of acute cardiac events among hospitalized adults aged ≥50 years with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?

Hospital 45

Hospital Article 45

American College of Cardiology

APRIL 12, 2024

increase in operating payment rates for applicable hospitals. This represents a 3% projected increase in the hospital market basket update with a projected 0.4% The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule, proposing a 2.6%

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CMS Hospital Medicaid Medicare 50

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Here is a state of the art review article on peripartum cardiomyopathy from NEJM that came out in Jan 2024. It is one of the comprehensive article on the topic. One reputed hospital labeled her as peripartum cardiomyopathy (flagged her as very high sub-set as well, since the PPCM has occurred in the antenatal period).

Cardiomyopathy 52

Cardiomyopathy Article Academic Outcomes 52

American College of Cardiology

DECEMBER 13, 2023

What is the efficacy of text message-based telemonitoring on clinical outcomes when delivered after a heart failure (HF) hospitalization?

Hospital 45

Hospital Heart Failure Outcomes Article 45

American College of Cardiology

MARCH 19, 2024

Noel Bairey Merz, MD, FACC, and Vera Bittner, MD, MSPH, FACC, discuss Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Testing Following MI Hospitalization Among Medicare Beneficiaries. In this interview, C.

Medicare 53

Medicare Cholesterol Hospital Article 53

European Journal of Heart Failure

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The primary outcome was in-hospital all-cause mortality. A total of 117 (37%) patients died during the hospitalization. Low OPP appeared particularly powerful in predicting higher in-hospital all-cause mortality among ADHF-CS patients (HR 3.172, p =0.002). Low OPP (i.e. Low OPP (i.e. <57.0mmHg)

Cardiogenic Shock 40

Cardiogenic Shock Outcomes Myocardial Infarction Heart Failure 40

American College of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The goal of the IVIO trial was to compare the efficacy and safety of an initial vascular access strategy of intraosseous (IO) versus peripheral intravenous (IV) access for medication administration in nontraumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

Cardiac Arrest 45

Cardiac Arrest Hospital Article 45