DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

The newly-published document, reported ESC in a written statement, sets out best practice standards and practical advice on which patients should receive ablation, how to perform the procedure, and how to manage patients before, during and afterwards. Document link: [link] If you enjoy this content, please share it with a colleague

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background and Issue:Providing stroke patient education is a fundamental core measure for all levels of stroke centers with a generalized focus of topics including activation of emergency medical services, need for follow up after discharge, medications prescribed at discharge, risk factors for stroke, warning signs and stroke symptoms.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

APRIL 28, 2024

This analysis documented the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for each standard deviation (SD) increase. Following the Z-transformation of the independent variables, we evaluated the relationships between the four blood pressure indices and NAFLD through multivariable logistic regression models.

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GEMMS

JUNE 25, 2024

Understanding Cardiovascular Disease in Women Understanding cardiovascular disease in women involves recognizing unique risk factors such as hormonal changes and pregnancy-related complications, necessitating proactive care and awareness to manage and prevent heart disease effectively.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A fib is a well-established risk factor for ischemic strokes. Systemic anticoagulation (AC) is effective in reducing stroke risk in patients with A fib. ICD 10 codes were used to identify patients with documented a fib. Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4140882-A4140882, November 12, 2024.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Over 67% of Black Americans have at least 1 risk factor for AIS and a higher morbidity & mortality compared to any other racial group. Barriers include a lack of standard triggers for cardiology and neurology consults on cryptogenic stroke and widely variable documentation by hospital.

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DAIC

MARCH 28, 2024

Acute procedure success (defined as confirmed entrance block at the end of procedure) and freedom from documented atrial arrhythmia recurrence at 12 months were also assessed. About the VARIPULSE Platform The VARIPULSE Platform is Biosense Webster's Irreversible Electroporation ablation system. Circulation Research. 2020 June;127(1):4-20.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Patients were excluded if they died, discharged to hospice, or if a reason for no statin at discharge was documented. Compared to patients with the following risk factors, there was a significant difference in the odds of being discharged without a statin for patients who did not have HTN (OR 1.52, 95% CI [1.36-1.69]),

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European Journal of Heart Failure

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

This document from the Heart Failure Association examines the practical uses of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in various clinical scenarios. We also coin the concept of ‘heart stress’ when NT-proBNP levels are elevated in an asymptomatic patient with risk factors for heart failure (i.e.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

years , and 1905 cardiovascular deaths were documented. After adjusting for cardiometabolic risk factors, per 1 SD increase in log-transformed CRP was associated with 14% (HR 1.14 [95% CI, 1.08-1.21], female, mean age 46.8 ± 19.7 1.21], P < 0.001) and 13% (HR 1.13 [95% CI, 1.04-1.23],

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:The STRONG (Stroke, sTress, RehabilitatiON, and Genetics) study has documented the role of cumulative lifetime stress/trauma exposure (LSE) in stroke recovery. Understanding the types of trauma most closely linked with functional outcomes may identify specific risk factors for stroke recovery.

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Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

MARCH 5, 2024

years, 9362 incident AF cases were documented. Compared with nonconsumers, individuals who consumed >2 L/wk of SSB or ASB had an increased risk of AF (HR, 1.10 [95% CI, 1.01–1.20] The association between sweetened beverages and AF risk persisted after adjustment for genetic susceptibility to AF.

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Stroke Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Based on 534 identified genetic variants from genome-wide association studies in East Asians, we constructed 6 polygenic risk scores for stroke and its risk factors, including atrial fibrillation, blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, body mass index, and triglyceride. years, 3147 incident stroke cases were documented.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Twelve-lead electrocardiography was conducted, and the peak-to-peak distance in the M shape was calculated automatically using a 12-lead ECG analysis system.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The use of recreational cocaine in young adults is well known to be responsible for acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes in individuals who lack other vascular risk factors. What is significantly rarer with few reported cases, however, is cocaine‐related ASCIS as the etiology of non‐traumatic acute spinal cord myelopathy [3‐7].MethodsN/AResultsA

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2021

He had no apparent risk factors for cardiovascular disease. We assume that at some point the patient's pain returned, but it is not documented, so exactly when this happened is uncertain. Pain largely resolved prior to EMS arrival but completely subsided after prehospital NTG and aspirin.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A brief history of NAFLD and NASH The field of hepatology has struggled to come up with adequate nomenclature for liver disease since one of the most important figures in historical pathological anatomy, Carl von Rokitansky, documented visceral and subcutaneous adiposity in overfed children in 1849.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The study documented that catheter ablation for AF in patients with heart failure was associated with a significantly lower rate of a composite endpoint of death from any cause or hospitalization for worsening heart failure, than medical therapy. Among the subjects of CABANA trial 35% had NYHA class above II at baseline.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 1, 2023

I still use CT CAC scans for risk estimation, but I am always conscious of their limitations, and I never use it in the setting of suspected obstructive coronary artery disease. Share But why do a CT if risk factor modification is the priority? 2 Coronary CT Angiography and 5-Year Risk of Myocardial Infarction.

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Not only does exercise help to maintain a healthy weight and/or promote weight loss, but it can also keep cardiometabolic risk factors in check in the absence of weight loss. [link] Of course, diet is an important component of metabolic health, but exercise also plays an indispensable role. mmHg in the AMEX group and 2.9

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Not only does exercise help to maintain a healthy weight and/or promote weight loss, but it can also keep cardiometabolic risk factors in check in the absence of weight loss. [link] Of course, diet is an important component of metabolic health, but exercise also plays an indispensable role. mmHg in the AMEX group and 2.9

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 22, 2023

Our patient had a Brugada Type 1 pattern elicited by an elevated core temperature, which is also a documented phenomenon. Drugs that have been associated with Brugada ECG patterns include tricyclic antidepressants, anesthetics, cocaine , methadone, antihistamines, electrolyte derangements, and even tramadol. [2].

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 20, 2018

A 40 something woman with a history of hyperlipidemia and additional risk factors including a smoking history presented with substernal chest pain radiating to "both axilla" as well as the upper back. The medicine note documents that the patient had worsening pain with lying flat and relief with leaning forward.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 10, 2023

When they inevitably have a heart attack, the physician and the patient are often surprised, but if they had looked, they might have seen where that risk was coming from and what to have done about it. Whether we like to admit it or not, we could do a better job reducing even the most fundamental aspects of risk. J Clin Sleep Med.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Specific risk factors explaining this difference have not been previously explored. Inclusion: ages 6-45 years, study MRI and MRA of the brain, risk factor data collected. Discussion:Increased CBF and low hemoglobin levels were not risk factors for cerebral aneurysms in SCD in this relatively small cohort.

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Physiologically Speaking

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Nor can we conclude that the changes to his heart occurred directly as a result of his endurance exercise training, genetic and lifestyle risk factors, or a combination of these variables. Lifelong athletes also have more beneficial risk factors, for example, a higher VO 2 max compared to the general population.

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DAIC

MARCH 19, 2024

Copies of the management information circular of Titan (the “Titan Circular”), and certain related documents and agreements, will be filed with the Canadian securities regulators and will be available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com under Titan’s profile at least 21 days prior to the date of the Titan Shareholder Meeting.

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Coronary Artery Disease Journal

JANUARY 11, 2024

Patients were defined as having FM or IHD when there were at least two such documented diagnoses in their medical records. A logistic regression model was used to estimate this association following an adjustment for conventional cardiovascular risk factors and depression. 1.51; P < 0.0001).

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MIBHS

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The connection between heart health, vascular risk factors, and sexual function is well-documented, with poor cardiovascular health often leading to or exacerbating erectile issues. Factors such as age, severity of heart disease, risk factors, and lifestyle choices (such as smoking and diet) can all influence the outcome.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Many of these also increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. If menopause is characterised by a sudden drop in oestrogen levels, the question is whether replacing female-specific hormones would reduce cardiovascular risk. For females with documented coronary artery disease, however, we must tread more carefully.

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Physiologically Speaking

MARCH 29, 2024

Exercise has well-documented effects on baroreflex sensitivity and can prevent or reverse age- and disease-related changes in baroreflex sensitivity. It means that when your blood pressure undergoes a rapid change, your heart rate and blood vessels can respond quickly to maintain blood pressure homeostasis.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Thus, Brugada is the likely diagnosis _ A very nice explanation of this is given in the document quoted below on current ECG criteria for Brugada pattern. Conclusion of this paper: Fever is a great risk factor for arrhythmia events in Brugada Syndrome patients. Bayes de Luna, A et al.

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Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

OCTOBER 30, 2024

With backing from a sugar lobby, scientists promoted dietary fat as the cause of coronary heart disease instead of sugar, according to a historical document review published in JAMA Internal Medicine. 2 Just in case you think this sort of thing died out years ago, of course it did not. SEARCH trial of simvastatin dose (1997-2010) Merck: £22.7M

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Thus, if there is documented sinus bradycardia, and no suspicion of high grade AV block, at the time of the syncope, this is very useful. Until then, I consider any of these to be independent adverse risk factors. -- Finally, a dedicated syncope unit may improve evaluation and outcome (17). Colivicchi F.

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Dr. Anish Koka

OCTOBER 16, 2022

The incoherent rage from the evangelical science left is fun to document but at this rate I will never make it to the actual study that has upset the partisan hacks that masquerade as scientists. Thanks for reading Dr. Anish Koka's Newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Additionally, during follow-up, we documented the outcomes for patients who underwent the Glenn procedure and those who were palliated, including late death.ResultsThe median age and weight at the time of intervention were 88 days (range: 15–300 days) and 5 kg (range: 2.6–7.6 kg), kg), respectively.

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Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The reason being, there is a huge healthy population ( with zero risk factor) , but showing insignificant or minimal coronary plaques. If you have any athero-sclerotic cardio vascular disease(ASVD) documented by clinical or Imaging , you belong to very high risk category. Lowering further, has its own risk.

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