Most Effective Atopic Dermatitis Treatments May Pose Greatest Risk of Adverse Events
HCPLive
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
These findings, to be presented at AAAAI, may allow for greater awareness among clinicians when prescribing eczema therapies.
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Intravascular imaging shown to significantly improve survival, safety and outcomes in stenting procedures
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Using intravascular imaging to guide stent implantation during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in heart disease patients significantly improves survival and reduces adverse cardiovascular events compared to angiography-guided PCI alone, the most commonly used method.
REVIVE: ??Rusfertide Effective for Erythrocytosis Control in Polycythemia Vera
HCPLive
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Rusfertide maintained a hematocrit of <45% and reduced or eliminated the use of phlebotomy in patients with polycythemia vera.
Intravascular Imaging-Guided PCI Reaches a Turning Point With Survival, MI Benefits
Med Page Today
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- For the first time, intravascular imaging-guided coronary stenting was associated with better survival and reduced myocardial infarction (MI) in a meta-analysis powered to detect these benefits against angiography, researchers.
Ochsner Children’s Hospital Advocates to Close the Gap in Pediatric Heart Care
DAIC
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Getty Images milla1cf Wed, 02/21/2024 - 19:10 February 21, 2024 — Ochsner Children's Hospital , ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for pediatric cardiology and congenital heart surgery, is raising awareness of the need for more pediatric-specific heart devices. As the only pediatric heart transplant program in Louisiana and the only program in the state to offer advanced mechanical support options for pediatric cardiology patients, Ochsner Children’s Hospital is committed to advocati
New study suggests target steps per day for reduced risk of heart failure
Science Daily - Heart Disease
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
In ambulatory women ages 63-99 years, higher amounts of usual daily light and moderate intensity activities were associated with lower risk of developing heart failure with preserved ejection fraction independent of demographic and clinical factors associated with heart failure risk. Accumulating 3,000 steps per day might be a reasonable target that would be consistent with the amount of daily activity performed by women in this study.
Henry Ford Health Heart Failure Patient First in Michigan to Receive Breakthrough Device
DAIC
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Henry Ford Health's Center for Structural Heart Disease team delivered its first in Michigan FDA-approved VOQUE Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement System to a heart failure patient on February 13, 2024 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Image courtesy of Henry Ford Health milla1cf Wed, 02/21/2024 - 19:07 February 21, 2024 — An 80-year-old woman from Frankenmuth, Michigan is the first Henry Ford Health structural heart disease patient—and the first ever in Michigan—to receive a new trans
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Abnormal ECG Findings Prevalent Among People with Sickle Cell Disease
HCPLive
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
A meta-analysis revealed a higher prevalence of abnormal ECG findings in individuals with SCD compared to those without the disease.
Heart rhythm holds the key to treating psychological trauma, suggests study
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Researchers from Murdoch University have discovered that a simple measure of heart rate variability, taken at rest or during sleep, can identify a person's optimal treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Muscle as a heart-health predictor
Science Daily - Heart Disease
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Study shows greater muscle area in men leads increased risk of heart disease; it's different for muscle density.
Air pollution linked to increased hospital admission for major heart and lung diseases
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Short and long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is linked to an increased risk of hospital admission for major heart and lung diseases, find two large U.S. studies, published by The BMJ today.
Air Pollution May Increase Mortality Risk in RA-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease
HCPLive
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
When stratified by 2 groups (high exposure vs low exposure), a significant link between high PM10 exposure and mortality was observed among patients with RA-ILD.
Video: Know the warning signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
It's often silent but can be a deadly killer. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic condition that occurs in 1 in 500 people.
Computed Tomography Evaluation of Native Aortic Stenosis Beyond Calcification Score
American College of Cardiology
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Echocardiography remains the principal imaging modality for detection and diagnosis of aortic stenosis (AS), as well as for grading of severity.
Self-administered blood test shows promise for checking heart health
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Researchers at Murdoch University's Australian National Phenome Center have delivered a self-administered blood test that could revolutionize the landscape of cardiovascular risk assessment.
Experts' Perspectives: Top Issue Facing Cardiology in 2024
HCPLive
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
This 2024 American Heart Month 2024 feature paints a picture describing the current state of cardiology by asking what the most prevalent and important issues facing the specialty are today from the perspective of 9 leading experts.
New study suggests target steps per day for reduced risk of heart failure
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The science is clear that movement is good for our bodies as we age. But just how much physical activity is beneficial for people over 60? A new study from the University at Buffalo provides an answer, and it's not 10,000 steps per day.
Virtual calcium removal in calcified coronary arteries with photon-counting detector CT—first in-vivo experience
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Purpose To evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of quantification of calcified coronary stenoses using virtual non-calcium (VNCa) images in coronary CT angiography (CCTA) with photon-counting detector (PCD) CT compared with quantitative coronary angiography (QCA). Materials and methods This retrospective, institutional-review board approved study included consecutive patients with calcified coronary artery plaques undergoing CCTA with PCD-CT and invasive coronary angiography between July and De
Researchers report on muscle as a heart-health predictor
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Body composition—often expressed as the amount of fat in relation to muscle—is one of the standard predictors of cardiac health. Now, new research from the University of California San Diego indicates more muscle doesn't automatically mean lower risk of heart trouble.
Scientists invent ultra-thin, minimally-invasive pacemaker controlled by light
Science Daily - Heart Disease
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
A team of researchers has developed a wireless device, powered by light, that can be implanted to regulate cardiovascular or neural activity in the body. The feather-light membranes, thinner than a human hair, can be inserted with minimally invasive surgery and contain no moving parts.
Baked Milk Oral Immunotherapy Leads to Improvements for Patients with Cow’s Milk Allergy
HCPLive
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
These data, to be presented at AAAAI, indicate that following 12 and 24 months of immunotherapy with BMOIT, desensitization to milk products can be observed among patients.
Systemic-to-pulmonary collateral flow associations with antegrade pulmonary flow in single ventricle patients: insights from cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Purpose In the palliated single ventricle anomalies, a considerable amount of the aortic flow may be absorbed by the systemic-pulmonary collateral flow (SPCF), which can be noninvasively assessed by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR). The aims of this study were to (1) identify factors associated with SCPF in pediatric single ventricle patients, and (2) establish a cutoff values indicating an association between SCPF and a reduction in antegrade pulmonary flow.
Thiamine Intake of More Than 0.68 mg Is Linked to Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
HCPLive
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
A new study found there was a J-shape relationship between dietary thiamine income and the 5-year decline rate in the global and composite cognitive scores.
Prevalence and prognostic implications of myocardial injury across different waves of COVID-19
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Introduction The prognostic ability of myocardial injury across different waves of the COVID-19 pandemic is not well established. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and prognostic implications of myocardial injury in the first and sixth wave of COVID-19. Methods We conducted a retrospective observational study that included patients admitted to the emergency department with COVID-19 with data on concentrations of cardiac troponin during the first and sixth wave.
Reprieve Cardiovascular Looks to Transform ADHF Decongestion Management
CardiacWire
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Reprieve Cardiovascular emerged this week , announcing a hefty $42M Series A round and an even bigger mission to “transform the standard of care” for patients with acute decompensated heart failure. Founded in 2020 and operating in stealth before now, Reprieve Cardiovascular is developing an intelligent automated diuretic and fluid management system for ADHF treatment.
Case Report: First attempt by off-label use of tenecteplase to treat acute extensive portal venous system thrombosis
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Acute extensive portal venous system thrombosis (PVST) can cause lethal complications. Herein, we have for the first time reported the use of anticoagulation combined with systemic thrombolysis by tenecteplase in a male patient with a diagnosis of acute extensive PVST but without liver cirrhosis. After thrombolytic therapy, abdominal pain obviously alleviated.
RESPONSE: Seladelpar Normalizes Alkaline Phosphatase, Reduces Pruritus in PBC
HCPLive
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Results from the phase 3 trial showed seladelpar elicited biochemical response, normalized alkaline phosphatase, and reduced pruritus at a greater rate than placebo.
Divergent electrophysiologic action of dapagliflozin and empagliflozin on ventricular and atrial tachyarrhythmias in isolated rabbit hearts
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Background The use of SGLT-2 inhibitors has revolutionized heart failure therapy. Evidence suggests a reduced incidence of ventricular and atrial arrhythmias in patients with dapagliflozin or empagliflozin treatment. It is unclear to what extent the reduced arrhythmia burden is due to direct effects of the SGLT2 inhibitors or is solely a marker of improved cardiac function.
Experts’ Perspectives: AGA Recommends FMT for C Diff
HCPLive
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Investigators from the guideline panel discuss the AGA’s recommendations regarding the use of fecal microbiota-based therapies for CDI, IBD, and IBS.
Exhibitor Prospectus - 2024 STS Coronary Conference
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Exhibitor Prospectus - 2024 STS Coronary Conference smccarthy Wed, 02/21/2024 - 07:39 Exhibitor Application Stand Out Among Your Competitors & Partners Increase your company’s opportunity for personalized interactivity with attendees by exhibiting at the conference. Several breaks will take place in the exhibit area and have been scheduled so that attendees have plenty of time to visit your booth.
Image fusion guidance for left subclavian artery in situ fenestration during thoracic endovascular repair
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
To evaluate the feasibility and clinical benefit of utilizing image fusion for thoracic endovascular repair (TEVAR) with in situ fenestration (ISF-TEVAR).
Hyperfine, Inc. Announces Collaboration with Athletic Heart to Provide Vital Brain Health Imaging for Former Professional Athletes
DAIC
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Hyperfine, Inc. has redefined brain imaging with the world’s first FDA-cleared, portable, ultra-low-field, magnetic resonance brain imaging system—the Swoop system (Photo: Business Wire) milla1cf Wed, 02/21/2024 - 19:13 February 21, 2024 — Hyperfine, Inc. , a groundbreaking health technology company that has redefined brain imaging with the world’s first FDA -cleared portable magnetic resonance (MR) brain imaging system–the Swoop system, and Athletic Heart Cardiac and Metabolic Testing, LLC
Resection of hypertrophic papillary muscles and mitral valve replacement in a patient with midventricular hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy – a new approach
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Midventricular hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is characterized by hypertrophy of the interventricular septum (IVS) and - in rare cases - of the papillary muscles (PM), which subsequently can ca.
EULAR Announces Guidelines on Diagnosis, Management of Crystal-Induced Arthropathies
HCPLive
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The guidelines will help clinicians when applying imagine techniques for all common CiAs and include the full spectrum of imaging in clinical practice, including diagnosis, monitoring disease activity, treatment response, and the prediction of outcome.
Role of ultrahigh-spatial-resolution photon-counting CT in assessment of coronary artery disease
All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
I had posted about photon counting CT which converts X-rays directly to electronic signals unlike conventional CT which converts X-rays first to light and then to electronic signals. Direct conversion allows low energy photons to be differentiated from electronic noise. When data is acquired directly from photons of different energy levels, better contrast-to-noise ratio can be realized.
Sedentary Behaviors Linked to OSA Risk, Greater Risk for Women
HCPLive
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
A new study for women with ≥ 4 hours a day of sedentary behavior had an increased risk of OSA but not for women with < 4 hours of sedentary behavior.
Physiological Resilience: A New Pillar of Endurance Exercise Performance (Part II of II)
Physiologically Speaking
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Monday, in part I of this post, I introduced the concept of physiological resilience — the idea that the factors that determine endurance performance (e.g., critical speed) aren’t fixed, but variable, and that their variation is determined by our ability to withstand fatigue during exercise. 1 Our ability to maintain performance under the stress of fatigue — physiological resilience — may be the fourth dimension of endurance performance.
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