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Researchers make breakthrough in bioprinting functional human heart tissue

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Researchers have developed a way of bioprinting tissues that change shape as a result of cell-generated forces, in the same way that it happens in biological tissues during organ development. The breakthrough science focused on replicating heart tissues, bringing research closer to generating functional, bioprinted organs, which would have broad applications in disease modelling, drug screening and regenerative medicine.

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The Potential Risks of GLP-1s

CardiacWire

Although GLP-1s have proven to significantly help with weight loss and cardiometabolic disorders, a new Nature Medicine study shed light on the drugs potential side-effects. GLP-1s have skyrocketed in popularity due to their weight loss impact, while their potential heart benefits could make GLP-1s a common cardiology drug. However, little is known about the long-term risks of this wonder drug class due to its relatively short time on the market and a lack of studies on the topic.

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Phonocardiography based pulse wave velocity system for non-occlusive assessment of arterial stiffness

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Arterial stiffness is strongly associated with vascular aging and pathology and can be assessed in many ways. Existing devices for measuring central arterial stiffness, such as carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV), are limited by high costs and the need for specialized expertise, limiting widespread clinical adoption. This study introduces a semi- and non-occlusive PWV measurement system using phonocardiography (PCG) and plethysmography (PPG) and a single femoral pressure cuff, aiming to ad

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The relationship between cannabis and cardiovascular disease: clearing the haze

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 23 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41569-025-01121-6 In this Review, Wu and colleagues discuss the evolution in cannabis regulation, the endocannabinoid system and cannabinoid receptors, the influence of cannabis on cardiovascular risk factors, and the effects of traditional and synthetic cannabinoids on cardiovascular health and disease.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Causal relationship between immune cells and risk of heart failure: evidence from a Mendelian randomization study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundHeart failure (HF) is a clinical syndrome resulting from structural damage or dysfunction of the heart. Previous investigations have highlighted the critical involvement of immune cells in the progression of heart failure, with distinct roles attributed to different types of immune cells. The objective of the current research was to explore the potential connections between immune characteristics and the development of HF, as well as to ascertain the nature of the causality between the

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Study shows anti-clotting drug reduced bleeding events in patients with atrial fibrillation

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Researchers evaluated a drug that represents a new class of anticoagulants known as Factor XI inhibitors for treating patients with atrial fibrillation as part of the AZALEA-TIMI 71 Study. The trial was stopped early by the recommendation of the Data Monitoring Committee due to an overwhelming reduction in bleeding compared to standard-of-care treatment.

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While most Americans use a device to monitor their heart, few share that data with their doctor

Science Daily - Heart Disease

A new national survey found that while many Americans use a device to monitor their heart, few share that data with their doctor.

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The impact of pre-transplant ventricular assist device support in pediatric patients with end-stage heart failure on the outcomes of heart transplantation—“a single center experience”

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

IntroductionThe objective of this study was to examine the impact of ventricular assist device support as a bridge to heart transplantation in children with end-stage heart failure. In light of the limited availability of donor organs, particularly in Europe, the number of children requiring ventricular assist device support is rising at an unavoidable rate.MethodsWe performed a retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent a single and primary pediatric heart transplantation.

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Adult children of divorced parents at higher risk of stroke, study finds

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

A recent study by researchers from the University of Toronto, Tyndale University and the University of Texas at Arlington found that older adults are at greater risk of having a stroke if they experienced their parents divorcing during childhood.

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Dupilumab Demonstrates Efficacy for Severe Uncontrolled CRSwNP Up Until 1 Year

HCPLive

Dupilumab improves severe CRSwNP symptoms, such as nasal obstruction and quality of life, showing significant efficacy within 6-12 months.

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Innovative bioprinting method creates heart tissues with dynamic shape changes

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Researchers at University of Galway have developed a way of bioprinting tissues that change shape as a result of cell-generated forces, in the same way that it happens in biological tissues during organ development.

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Ohio children's hospitals partner on cardiac surgery

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

"Cincinnati Children's and Akron Children's partner for comprehensive cardiovascular care, expanding treatment options for children with complex heart condition

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Comparative Outcomes of Left Main and Non-Left Main Percutaneous Coronary Intervention from the Excellence in Coronary Artery Disease (XLCAD) Registry

The American Journal of Cardiology

Publication date: Available online 20 January 2025 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Robert C. Stoler, Minseob Jeong, Talha Akram, Alec Monhollen, David Fernandez Vazquez, Mufaddal Mamawala, Trenton A. Witt, Blake Bruneman, Sarah Weideman, Kennedy S. Adelman, Shalini Sharma, Yumna Furqan, Zachary P. Rosol, Ronak Rengarajan, Jeffrey M.

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Your stroke risk might be higher if your parents divorced during your childhood

Science Daily - Stroke

People whose parents divorced during their childhood may be at a greater risk of stroke later in life, according to a new study.

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Intraosseous or Intravenous Vascular Access for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

The New England Journal of Medicine

This randomized trial showed no significant difference in return of spontaneous circulation between initial intraosseous and intravenous vascular access in adults with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

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CLEAR-Outcomes Data: Primary Prevention With Bempedoic Acid

HCPLive

Panelists discuss how the CLEAR-outcomes trial demonstrated bempedoic acids efficacy in primary prevention of cardiovascular events, informing its clinical implementation for patients with statin intolerance or inadequate LDL-C control.

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A Randomized Trial of Drug Route in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

The New England Journal of Medicine

In a trial involving adults with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, an intraosseous-first strategy for vascular access did not result in a higher incidence of 30-day survival than an intravenous-first strategy.

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What Are the Implications of Choosing a TAVR-First Strategy in the Lifetime Management of Aortic Stenosis?: A Critical Review of TAVR-Explant- and Redo-TAVR

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print. Some patients with aortic stenosis may require multiple valve interventions in their lifetime, and choosing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) as the initial intervention may be appealing to many. If their transcatheter heart valve degenerates later in life, most will hope to undergo redo-TAVR.

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Abelacimab versus Rivaroxaban in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

The New England Journal of Medicine

In patients with atrial fibrillation and moderate-to-high risk of stroke, abelacimab, a monoclonal antibody that inhibits activation of factor XI, led to fewer bleeding events than rivaroxaban.

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No Clear Winner in SGLT2 Showdown for Cardiovascular Disease

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Individual SGLT2 inhibitors showed roughly comparable cardiovascular effectiveness and safety in an observational study of real-world claims data. Compared with people who had type 2 diabetes treated with empagliflozin (Jardiance.

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Case 3-2025: A 54-Year-Old Man with Exertional Dyspnea and Chest Pain

The New England Journal of Medicine

A 54-year-old male athlete was evaluated at this hospital because of exertional dyspnea and chest pain. Physical examination revealed jugular venous distention and Kussmauls sign. A diagnosis was made.

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Significant Overlap Identified Between Eczema, Topical Steroid Withdrawal Symptoms

HCPLive

In this observational cross-sectional study, investigators highlighted the challenges associated with tapering cortisone creams for patients with atopic dermatitis.

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Science behind the Study: Uncoupling Thrombosis and Hemostasis by Inhibiting Factor XI

The New England Journal of Medicine

This editorial describes the science behind a clinical trial reported by Ruff et al. in which a monoclonal antibody targeting factors XI and XIa was evaluated for its effects on bleeding events in patients with atrial fibrillation.

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Clinical Data at IgAN Diagnosis Insufficient to Predict Long-Term Risk, Study Finds

HCPLive

Findings highlight the wide variety of outcomes experienced by patients with IgAN and the limited insights offered by clinical data at diagnosis.

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Targeting a Hormonal Cause of Hypertension

The New England Journal of Medicine

This interactive feature describes a woman who received a diagnosis of hypertension and preeclampsia at 27 years of age. After giving birth, her blood pressure remained elevated. Test your diagnostic and therapeutic skills at NEJM.org.

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New Data Suggest Potential of VP-315 as Treatment for Basal Cell Carcinoma

HCPLive

These topline findings highlight the potential of VP-315, an investigational oncolytic peptide, as a first line therapy for basal cell carcinoma.

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Evidence-Based Application of Natriuretic Peptides in the Evaluation of Chronic Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction in the Ambulatory Outpatient Setting

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Plasma NT-proBNP (N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide) is commonly used to diagnose heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), but its diagnostic performance in the ambulatory/outpatient setting is unknown because previous studies lacked objective reference standards.METHODS:Among patients with chronic dyspnea, diagnosis of HFpEF or noncardiac dyspnea was determined conclusively by exercise catheterization in a derivation cohort (n=414),

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Phosphatidylethanol Outperforms Traditional Alcohol Biomarkers for Detecting MetALD

HCPLive

Phosphatidylethanol outperformed several indirect blood-based alcohol biomarkers for differentiating MetALD from MASLD.

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Novel PET approach identifies early signs of pulmonary arterial hypertension

Science Daily - Heart Disease

A new molecular imaging technique -- 18F-FAPI PET -- can detect the first signs of tissue remodeling in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), providing physicians with an early marker for disease progression. This approach has the potential to pave the way for more personalized management of PAH, offering more timely interventions to improve patient prognosis.

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Novel PET approach identifies early signs of pulmonary arterial hypertension

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

A new molecular imaging technique18F-FAPI PETcan detect the first signs of tissue remodeling in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), providing physicians with an early marker for disease progression. This approach has the potential to pave the way for more personalized management of PAH, offering more timely interventions to improve patient prognosis.

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Utilization of ultrasonic aspirator for combined aortic and mitral valve decalcification: a case study

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Mitral and aortic annular calcification is an age-related degenerative process that can result in severe mitral and/or aortic stenosis and/or regurgitation. Annular calcification not only increases the surgica.

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New Hampshire system taps surgical leader for new cardiac center

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

Manchester, N.H.-based Elliot Health System has tapped Gerald Sardella, MD, to lead the cardiac surgery program at the system's new heart and vascular center.

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Rapid growth of a solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura after slow long-term progression: a case report

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) of the pleura are usually benign. We present a case of SFT of the pleura which grew rapidly after slow long-term progression.

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Gregory Mattingly, MD: What FDA’s Approval of Esketamine as Monotherapy Means for Treatment-Resistant Depression

HCPLive

HCPLive spoke with Mattingly about esketamines recent FDA approval as a monotherapy for treatment-resistant depression which works within hours or 1 2 days.

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Association between white blood cell count and coronary artery bypass graft failure: an individual patient data analysis of clinical trials

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Baseline systemic inflammation is associated with worse long-term outcomes after coronary artery bypass grafting [CABG], but the mechanisms of this association are unclear. This study aims to explore the assoc.

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Non-Urgent ED Utilization High For People With PsA, AS in Rural Areas

HCPLive

Infection and injury were the most common responsible diagnoses for patinets with both PsA or AS.

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