Med Page Today
JULY 25, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- The recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) was associated with a larger reduction in dementia than the live shingles vaccine (Zostavax), an analysis of more than 200,000 U.S. older adults showed. Over a 6-year follow-up period.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JULY 25, 2024
This patient was witnessed by bystanders to collapse. They started CPR. EMS arrived and found him in Ventricular Fibrillation (VF). He was defibrillated into VT. He then underwent dual sequential defibrillation into asystole. After 1 mg of epinephrine they achieved ROSC. Total prehospital meds were epinephrine 1 mg x 3, amiodarone 300 mg and 100 mL of 8.4% sodium bicarbonate.
DAIC
JULY 25, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Thu, 07/25/2024 - 09:08 July 25, 2024 — BioCardia, Inc. , a global leader in cellular and cell-derived therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, announced today that the confirmatory Phase 3 trial of its autologous CardiAMP cell therapy product candidate for patients with ischemic heart failure of reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) has commenced enrollment in the United States.
HCPLive
JULY 25, 2024
The sNDA for furosemide seeks to expand the indication to include the treatment of edema due to fluid overload in patients with CKD, with a PDUFA date of March 6, 2025.
DAIC
JULY 25, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Thu, 07/25/2024 - 08:55 July 25, 2024 — Nanox, an innovative medical imaging technology company, announced that the AI Cardiac Solution (HealthCCSng) of its subsidiary, Nanox.AI Ltd., was highlighted in multiple scientific presentations at the 2024 Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) Annual Meeting. “We are encouraged by the implementation of our AI cardiac solution at esteemed healthcare systems, along with the continued validation through real-world studies
Science Daily - Heart Disease
JULY 25, 2024
3D-printed blood vessels, which closely mimic the properties of human veins, could transform the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Strong, flexible, gel-like tubes -- created using a novel 3D printing technology -- could improve outcomes for heart bypass patients by replacing the human and synthetic veins currently used in surgery to re-route blood flow, experts say.
DAIC
JULY 25, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Thu, 07/25/2024 - 08:36 July 25, 2024 — Positron Corporation , a leading molecular imaging medical device company offering PET & PET-CT imaging systems, presents its new NeuSight PET-CT 3D 64 slice scanner, available for US and North American Markets. The NeuSight PET-CT advanced technology sets a new standard in imaging and diagnostic precision, patient comfort, and operational efficiency for nuclear cardiology practices and hospitals.
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DAIC
JULY 25, 2024
VentriJect, a Danish medtech start-up seeking to revolutionize the way cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is measured, has been invited to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to demonstrate Seismofit, its portable and fast VO2 max estimation solution. The demonstration will take place at the 4th United Nations General Assembly Digital Health Symposium, to be held September 24-26 in New York.
Cardiometabolic Health Congress
JULY 25, 2024
For 19 years, the Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) has worked towards a vision of a better future for clinicians, patients, and the entire health sector. This fall, we come together for the largest and most innovative cardiometabolic event in honor of the legacy of Dr. George L. Bakris. His unwavering dedication and contributions to CMHC as a renowned expert, educator, and mentor in the cardiorenal metabolic space have left an indelible mark on our community.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JULY 25, 2024
Millions of adults have atrial fibrillation—an irregular beating of the upper chambers of the heart that yields increased risk of heart failure, stroke and death. Many genetic mutations in the developing fetus can lead to adult atrial fibrillation, including mutations that shorten the massive protein titin in cardiac muscle cells.
Heart BMJ
JULY 25, 2024
Learning objectives: To learn how to assess coronary CT angiography (CTA) relevant to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). To learn how coronary CTA can help to select patients for revascularisation, plan PCI and guide procedures in the catheterisation laboratory. To realise the benefit of CT-guided PCI. Introduction Coronary CT angiography (CTA) is recommended as the first-line diagnostic evaluation for patients presenting with chest pain. 1 As a result, a significant proportion of patient
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JULY 25, 2024
Strong, flexible, gel-like tubes—created using a novel 3D printing technology—could improve outcomes for heart bypass patients by replacing the human and synthetic veins currently used in surgery to re-route blood flow, experts say.
HCPLive
JULY 25, 2024
A study found the association between physical activity engagement and reduction in depression symptoms is moderated by pain.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JULY 25, 2024
If patients receiving intensive care or undergoing major surgery develop excessively high or low blood pressures, they could suffer severe organ dysfunction. It's not enough for their care team to know that pressure is abnormal. To choose the correct drug to treat the problem, doctors must know why blood pressure has changed. A new MIT study presents the mathematical framework needed to derive that crucial information accurately and in real time.
HCPLive
JULY 25, 2024
A predictable, structured routine was shown to promote consistent treatment adherence among a cohort of patients with gout.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
JULY 25, 2024
A new mathematical method, validated with experimental animal data, provides a fast, reliable and minimally invasive way of determining how to treat critical blood pressure changes during surgery or intensive care.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JULY 25, 2024
How a person's immune system responds to a protein called LL-37 may increase the risk of developing acute coronary syndrome, but the response may also serve as a potential target for future treatments. These findings come from a research study led by investigators at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai.
HCPLive
JULY 25, 2024
Personalized text messages can boost physical activity in cardiac rehab patients, especially in early stages, but effectiveness varies by time and device, study finds.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JULY 25, 2024
Intermittent hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) may improve physical performance in sedentary older adults, according to a study published online July 3 in BMC Geriatrics.
Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
JULY 25, 2024
"Discover the new name of Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular, now known as Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, reflecting its affiliation with Adventist
Heart BMJ
JULY 25, 2024
Cardiac troponin (cTn) plays a key role in diagnosing acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in the emergency department (ED). 1 However, with the introduction of high-sensitivity (hs) assays for cTn and the need for biomarkers for cardiovascular risk stratification, their use has expanded beyond the diagnosis of ACS. A meta-analysis of 28 studies involving 154 052 participants showed that detectable high-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn) levels below the 99th percentile were found in 60–80% of
HCPLive
JULY 25, 2024
These new phase 3 findings from ARCADIA 1 and 2 highlight the effects of nemolizumab in combination with either topical corticosteroids or topical calcineurin inhibitors.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JULY 25, 2024
University of Alberta research is creating new recovery advice for stroke patients based on a precision health approach.
HCPLive
JULY 25, 2024
The expanded label includes use in patients with PFIC 12 months of age and older as well as a higher concentration formulation.
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
JULY 25, 2024
Pleural effusion caused by fibrosing mediastinitis is rarely reported. This study aimed to summarize the clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of transudative pleural effusion due to fibrosing media.
HCPLive
JULY 25, 2024
This meta-analysis was conducted to compare the efficacy and safety of lebrikizumab to other systemic treatments for patients with atopic dermatitis.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JULY 25, 2024
The past five years have yielded impressive advancements in fully absorbable metal stent technology. The desired ultimate ability for such devices to treat a vascular stenosis without long-term device-related complications or impeding future treatment continues to evoke excitement in clinicians and engineers alike. Nowhere is the need for fully absorbable metal stents greater than in patients experiencing vascular anomalies associated with congenital heart disease (CHD).
Med Page Today
JULY 25, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- For interventionalists hoping that a new generation of coronary balloons might improve treatment of in-stent restenosis (ISR), contemporary registry data were encouraging. In a propensity score-matched analysis of 335 pairs.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JULY 25, 2024
Cardioneuroablation (CNA) is a novel interventional procedure for the treatment of recurrent vasovagal syncope (VVS) and advanced atrioventricular block secondary to hyperactivation of vagal tone in young patients. By damaging the cardiac parasympathetic ganglia, CNA seems to be able to mitigate and/or abolish the excessive vagal activity and improve patients’ outcome.
Heart BMJ
JULY 25, 2024
Background We aimed to evaluate the association between atrial fibrillation (AF) burden, duration and number of episodes with healthcare utilisation and quality of life in patients with early paroxysmal AF without a history of AF. Methods In this observational cohort study, we included 417 patients with paroxysmal AF from the Reappraisal of Atrial Fibrillation: interaction between hyperCoagulability, Electrical remodelling and Vascular destabilisation in the progression of AF (RACE V) Study.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JULY 25, 2024
Left bundle branch pacing (LBBP) has proven to be an alternative method for delivering physiological pacing to achieve electrical synchrony of the left ventricle (LV), especially in patients with atrioventricular block and left bundle branch block (LBBB). However, it is unclear whether it still achieved in patients whose left bundle branch (LBB) has had surgery-induced damage.
Heart BMJ
JULY 25, 2024
Background Data on the management of patients with cancer presenting with sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) are scarce. We aimed to assess the characteristics and outcomes of SCA according to cancer history. Methods Prospective, population-based registry including every out-of-hospital SCA in adults in Paris and its suburbs, between 2011 and 2019, with a specific focus on patients with cancer.
HCPLive
JULY 25, 2024
Higher PROs, which were indicative of worse disease activity, were more likely to be reported in the spring and fall months.
Heart BMJ
JULY 25, 2024
Ghobrial et al describe the impact that one coronary angiogram-derived physiology system, virtual fractional flow reserve (vFFR), has on diagnosis and decision-making of cardiologists when assessing patients undergoing diagnostic angiography for either chronic coronary syndrome or non-ST elevation (NSTE) myocardial infarction (MI), when compared with angiography alone. 1 In 320 patients, the availability of vFFR data led to a significant reduction in the number of vessels considered to have impo
HCPLive
JULY 25, 2024
Positive topline results from the phase 2 SPRING trial highlight CM-101’s anti-fibrotic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cholestatic effects in primary sclerosing cholangitis.
American College of Cardiology
JULY 25, 2024
Device-recognized atrial fibrillation (AFib) may be associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), according to a study published in Circulation.
HCPLive
JULY 25, 2024
The nomogram was constructed using independent risk factors for early cirrhosis and demonstrated greater diagnostic accuracy than current noninvasive fibrosis tests.
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