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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
A team of researchers at the University of California San Diego has developed a new and improved wearable ultrasound patch for continuous and noninvasive blood pressure monitoring.
Journal of the American Heart Association
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Because CBF is not easy to measure, rises in heart rate or drops in blood pressure are used as proxies for abnormal CBF. However, in many other OI syndromes such as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID, heart rate and blood pressure are frequently normal despite significant drops in CBF.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
MARCH 20, 2025
The EECP therapy protocol consisted of 60-min sessions, conducted five times per week over a four-week period.
DAIC
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have granted the company’s Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation system a Transitional Pass-through (TPT) payment. The approval of TPT offers incremental reimbursement payments for outpatient procedures performed with ultrasound renal denervation for Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries.
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DAIC
MARCH 18, 2024
and the first on the West Coast to use a new device aimed at lowering blood pressure in patients with difficult-to-treat hypertension. Patients with treatment-resistant high blood pressure often take upward of four medications to manage their condition,” Rader said. Food and Drug Administration approved it in late 2023.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MAY 20, 2024
The scan also showed “scattered coronary artery plaques”. __ Smith comment 1 : the appropriate management at this point is to lower the blood pressure (lower afterload, which increases myocardial oxygen demand). The patient was put on a nitroglycerin drip and his pain improved with his blood pressure.
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American College of Cardiology
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
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Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The incidence of no-reflow was higher in patients with attenuated plaque ≥5 mm in length as evaluated by intravascular ultrasound (IVUS).Objective:The Blood pressure decrease during PCI was significantly more pronounced in the no-reflow group (47.4% vs. 8.6%, p < 0.001). vs. 25.5%, p = 0.032). vs. 41.2%, p=0.043).Conclusion:In
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Background and aims To overcome the time and personnel constraints of the Doppler method, automated, four-limb blood pressure monitors were recently developed. Their additional functions, such as measuring the estimated carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (ecfPWV), have been, thus far, less studied.
All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders
APRIL 30, 2024
Plaque regression can be demonstrated by ultrasound evaluation of the carotids which are easily accessible. Regular exercise can bring down the blood pressure in the long run. Though blood pressure rises progressively with increasing exercise, it reduces the resting blood pressure in the long run.
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Conquering CHD
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Additionally, we had to go to a high risk OBGYN for an additional ultrasound to make sure Austin’s heart chambers developed properly (everything appeared OK at the time). At 37 weeks of pregnancy, I began having high blood pressure and my doctor decided it was time to bring Austin into the world early.
Wellnest
DECEMBER 18, 2023
These groundbreaking developments offer a paradigm shift in the management of resistant hypertension, especially when it is extremely difficult to achieve blood pressure control through conventional means, such as lifestyle modifications and various drug therapies.
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DAIC
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
ET Murphy Ballroom 4 Comparison of an "Inclisiran First" Strategy with Usual Care in Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: Results From the VICTORION-INITIATE Randomized Trial Targeting Weight Loss to Personalize the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Once-weekly Semaglutide in Patients with Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, (..)
103 Circulation
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Background:The RADIANCE-HTN SOLO, RADIANCE-HTN TRIO, and RADIANCE II randomized, sham-controlled trials independently met their primary endpoint of a greater reduction in daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure (SBP) at 2 months after ultrasound renal denervation (uRDN) in patients with hypertension.
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Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
A physical examination was performed, heart rate was assessed, blood pressure was measured according to Korotkov method, body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Endothelial function was analyzed using a flow-mediated dilation (FMD) test by using ultrasound system Simens Acuson X700 and the level of nitric oxide (NO) concentration.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2010
Blood pressure was 150/80. I performed a bedside cardiac ultrasound and the posterior wall appeared to be contracting and shortening normally. There is sinus rhythm with a normal QRS, except for some increase in R-wave amplitude in V2 and V3, with ST depression in V2-V4.
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CardiacWire
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
That could be huge for these millions of patients, and for Recor Medical, which is now the clear frontrunner in what might prove to be a multi-billion dollar market.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
AUGUST 8, 2024
We administered adrenaline for cardiac excitation, dopamine for maintained blood pressure, sodium bicarbonate to correct the acidosis, and multiple electric defibrillations. However, the patient's cardiac Doppler ultrasound indicated poor cardiac contractions, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) was started immediately.
All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders
APRIL 22, 2024
If it is severe enough to compress the heart, it prevents proper filling of the heart and blood pressure falls. Ultrasound image of the heart – echocardiogram, showing fluid collection around the heart, marked as PE, short for pericardial effusion.
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Thus, an fPCA increases blood flow in the ipsilateral carotid artery and could plausibly increase ipsilateral carotid artery stiffness.Methods:We included participants from the multi-ethnic community-based Northern Manhattan Stroke Study (NOMAS) cohort with available time-of-flight MRA.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
APRIL 2, 2024
Bedside ED ultrasound showed exceedingly poor global LV function, and no B lines. We considered attempting electrical cardioversion to improve blood pressure, but I suspected that he is in chronic atrial fibrillation that would be resistant to cardioversion, either electrical or chemical. Here is the initial ED ECG.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 26, 2010
He presented to the Emergency Department with a blood pressure of 111/66 and a pulse of 117. One very useful adjunct is ultrasound: Echo of his heart can distinguish aneurysm from acute MI by presence of diastolic dyskinesis, but it cannot distinguish demand ischemia from ACS. He had this ECG recorded.
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AMS Cardiology
JUNE 11, 2024
As you sweat more in the heat, your body loses fluids and electrolytes increasing your heart rate and blood pressure. Beat the Heat With Hydration: Dehydration can significantly impact your heart health. Make water your go-to summer companion!
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Dr. Paddy Barrett
DECEMBER 19, 2023
One key factor we must consider when evaluating these studies is that all patients in these studies would have been on standard medical therapies, including aspirin, statins and blood pressure meds, IN ADDITION to the lifestyle interventions tested. Therefore, we cannot view lifestyle measures as a substitute for medical therapies.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
APRIL 26, 2017
My opinion was that it was not a cath lab case, but I did suggest they do a bedside ultrasound to look for an anterior wall motion abnormality. I had not seen the cardiac ultrasounds at this time. I did not have more information at the time. To the ED providers, the patient denied CP, SOB, or drug use.
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AMS Cardiology
JUNE 11, 2024
As you sweat more in the heat, your body loses fluids and electrolytes increasing your heart rate and blood pressure. Beat the Heat With Hydration: Dehydration can significantly impact your heart health. Make water your go-to summer companion!
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2016
The initial blood pressure was 80/palp with a heart rate of 104, respirations 20, oxygen saturations of 94% and a finger stick blood glucose of 268. Smith comment: This patient did not have a bedside ultrasound. In addition, the patient received 750 mL of fluid resuscitation with transient improvement of blood pressure.
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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders
APRIL 25, 2024
An unfilled heart is not able to pump out blood well and the blood pressure falls. When the quantity is large enough to compress the heart, the person may feel breathless or dizzy because of a fall in blood pressure. Pericardial effusion is usually confirmed by an echocardiogram (ultrasound study of the heart).
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 5, 2024
On intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), the mid RCA plaque was described as "cratered, inflamed, and bulky," and the OM plaque was described as "bulky with evidence of inflammation and probably ulceration." From angiography, it is not clear what the culprit is. The ECG changes were inferior, posterior, and lateral.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2023
EMS obtained the following vital signs: pulse 50, respiratory rate 16, blood pressure 96/49. Two thirds of MINOCA cases are due to atherosclerotic causes One way to prove the diagnosis in this case would have been with intravascular imaging such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) or intravascular ultrasound (IVUS).
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
APRIL 12, 2013
He had diffuse crackles on exam and B-lines on chest ultrasound, and chest x-ray also confirmed pulmonary edema. Blood pressure was 215/124 and HR 115 (on metoprolol). On arrival, he was hypoxic, with saturations of 92% on room air. He was in distress, diaphoretic, with signficant work of breathing.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
A bedside cardiac ultrasound was performed with a parasternal long axis view demonstrated below: There is a large pericardial effusion with collapse of the right ventricle during systole. Even in tamponade, one can improve RV output and LV filling with an IV fluid bolus -- it increases filling pressures and thus filling volumes.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MAY 30, 2023
Because the RV pressure is normally low (unlike the LV), it is perfused by systolic blood pressure in addition to diastolic, so hypotension is very bad for the RV. Case continued A bedside ultrasound showed diminished LV EF and of course bradycardia. When narrow (above His bundle), it is likely to be atropine responsive.
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Dr. Paddy Barrett
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Many factors make the lipoprotein particle more likely to become retained in the artery wall, such as high blood pressure, insulin resistance and smoking. You use an ultrasound. Lipoprotein particles entering the subintimal space causing atherosclerosis. But fundamentally, there must be a particle to cross the artery wall.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JULY 12, 2020
So I immediately left the room to get an ultrasound machine. The cardiac monitor showed sinus rhythm but the automatic blood pressure cuff was not reading. We arrived in the resuscitation bay and recorded a heart rate of 115 bpm and blood pressure of 50/30 mm Hg. Why would she have such varying blood pressure?
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
APRIL 24, 2020
Just prior to transport, the patient became confused and agitated and, although blood pressure and pulse were OK, I was worried about cardiogenic shock. Had there been zero STE in V9, but persistent STD in V3, I would have called V9 a false negative! Diagnosis : Posterior MI, right? We intubated him.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta
DECEMBER 19, 2022
This is termed a pericardial effusion and I feel that all patients admitted to hospital with pericarditis should have an ultrasound of the heart to look for this possible complication. If there is fluid but it is not causing extrinsic compression then just by controlling the inflammation with medications, the fluid will resolve.
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
MARCH 27, 2025
At baseline visit, women will be randomized to undergo 2D/3D/strain vascular ultrasound (360 with imaging vs. 360 age- and RF-matched controls without imaging). Participants will attend a baseline visit and follow-up visits at 6 and 12-months. Participants will attend a baseline visit and follow-up visits at 6 and 12-months.
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DAIC
APRIL 1, 2024
Moreover, electrocardiograms, which record the electrical activity of the heart, and wearable devices can provide artificial intelligence (AI) the data it needs to spot possible cases of valvular heart disease via fluctuations in heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygenation and other factors.
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Dr. Paddy Barrett
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Managing blood pressure. mmol/l (197 mg/dl) with normal blood pressure who is a little overweight, does not smoke or have diabetes and has a family history of heart disease. 2 High prevalence of coronary atherosclerosis in asymptomatic teenagers and young adults: evidence from intravascular ultrasound. Not smoking.
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Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
He was requiring supplemental oxygen and an initial bedside cardiac ultrasound was unremarkable. Despite his large clot burden, there was absence of obstructive shock.Transthoracic Echocardiogram and bilateral duplex venous ultrasound were obtained to evaluate for right heart strain and clot burden. Cardiology was consulted.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta
DECEMBER 19, 2022
It is also very important to mention a history of high blood pressure, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, family history of premature heart disease, stroke or even sudden death. When the doctor is examining the patient, it is important that he feels the pulses in both hands and measures the blood pressure in both arms.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JULY 21, 2024
Immediately after contrast injection into the LMCA, the patient had circulatory collapse, with a precipitous drop in blood pressure. An Impella device was placed to maintain cardiac output and perfusion pressures. You can see Left Main and Proximal LAD obstruction, but with some flow, which is saving this patient's life.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Infections and inflammation of the heart eg myocarditis will cause acute inflammation of the heart and therefore may compromise the pumping ability of the heart Conditions such as high blood pressure will make the heart work harder and as it does so it will become more muscular. This is termed as diastolic dysfunction.
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