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Fasting Before Cardiac Catheterization May Be Unnecessary

DAIC

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.

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Dietary interventions in the management of atrial fibrillation

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

It is a common cause of hospital admissions, significantly impacts quality of life, increases morbidity and decreases life expectancy. The evidence surrounding the effects of dietary patterns, such as the Mediterranean and low carbohydrate diets, on AF is also evaluated.

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FDA Extends Approval for Alirocumab to Lower LDL-C in Pediatric Patients with HeFH 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to include pediatric patients aged eight and older with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) as an adjunct to diet and other LDL-C lowering therapies. New Treatment Option for Pediatric Patients with Genetic Form of High Cholesterol On March 11, 2024, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Abstract WMP34: Impact of Complete Oral Feeding Resumption on Nutrition and Hydration in the Rehabilitation Inpatient With Stroke

Stroke Journal

Available information on nutrition and hydration status in stroke is limited after changing intake from commercial formula for tube feeding to dysphagia diet for oral. We assessed the nutritional status of stroke patients and provided strategies of dysphagia diet for patients’ food and fluid intakes. 2020 to Jul.

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Abstract 99: Association of Life Essential 8 Score With Major Vascular Outcomes. Results of the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos

Stroke Journal

This includes diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep duration, body mass index, blood lipids, blood glucose, and blood pressure levels. Hospital records were reviewed and incident MACE, defined as the composite of incident stroke, myocardial infarction, or heart failure, was adjudicated using standard criteria. years and 60.6%

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The link between depression and heart disease

Wellnest

Depression and heart disease share many risk factors, such as smoking, physical inactivity, and poor diet. Depression can also lead to changes in lifestyle, such as smoking, lack of physical activity, and poor diet, all known risk factors for heart disease. A successful referral leads to a cashback for you as well!

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American College of Cardiology Announces Care of the Athletic Heart

DAIC

Uniquely, sports cardiology as a field relies on shared decision-making and expert opinion more so than randomized trials. Therefore, the course content is structured to give attendees opportunities to see how expert clinicians approach real cases ranging from simple to highly complex.