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Physical activity lowers cardiovascular disease risk by reducing stress-related brain activity, study finds

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

New research indicates that physical activity lowers cardiovascular disease risk in part by reducing stress-related signaling in the brain.

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56 year old male had 5/10 chest pain for several hours, then presented to the ED in the middle of the night with 1/10 pain.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

A 56 year old male with PMHx significant for hypertension had chest pain for several hours, then presented to the ED in the middle of the night. He reported chest pain that developed several hours prior to arrival and was 5/10 in intensity. The pain was located in the mid to left chest and developed after riding his bike. There was associated fatigue when symptoms developed and mild shortness of breath at onset of chest pain however that has since resolved.

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Talking about women’s heart disease to medical students

Heart Sisters

Can we do a better job teaching medical and nursing students about women’s unique cardiac issues? The answer might be in these nine teaching modules!

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Benjamin Smith, DMSc, PA-C: Integrative RA Treatment Guidelines

HCPLive

Benjamin Smith, DMSc, PA-C, discusses integrative rheumatoid arthritis treatment guidelines.

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Risk factors for and risk of all-cause and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease mortality in people with type 2 diabetes and peripheral artery disease: an observational, register-based cohort study

Cardiovascular Diabetology

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and peripheral artery disease (PAD) are recognized as independent risk factors contributing to excess mortality. Contemporary observational studies exploring the associations of risk fact.

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Assessment of LV Diastolic Function by Echo in SR and AF

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

Echocardiographic assessment of left ventricular diastolic function with special reference on diastolic function assessment in atrial fibrillation. Though there are several parameters for evaluation of left ventricular diastolic function by echocardiography, the most commonly used are the pulsed Doppler mitral E/A ratio and tissue Doppler mitral E/e’ ratio.

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Presence of Anemia Negatively Impacts Long-Term Prognosis in HFmrEF

HCPLive

Anemia and iron deficiency are prevalent in heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction and may worsen mortality and rehospitalization outcomes.

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Topical Versus Oral Minoxidil: Differences in Efficacy for Men with Androgenetic Alopecia

HCPLive

This analysis compared the efficacy of a 5 mg daily dose of oral minoxidil to topical minoxidil, 5%, among male alopecia patients.

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Catheter Ablation Versus Medical Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

HeartRhythm

The benefit of catheter ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) for patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) remains uncertain.

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Letter by Mayer Regarding Article, “Development and Validation of the DOAC Score: A Novel Bleeding Risk Prediction Tool for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation on Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulants”

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 149, Issue 16 , Page e1109-e1110, April 16, 2024.

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Health-Related Quality of Life Instruments in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia: Evolution of Defining Quality of Life in a Complex Disease State

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 149, Issue 16 , Page 1254-1257, April 16, 2024.

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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Cardiology

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 149, Issue 16 , Page 1235-1237, April 16, 2024.

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Correction to: Effects of Synchronizing Foot Strike and Cardiac Phase on Exercise Hemodynamics in Patients With Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: A Within-Subjects Pilot Study to Fine-Tune Cardio-Locomotor Coupling for Heart Failure

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 149, Issue 16 , Page e1130-e1130, April 16, 2024.

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Correction to: Cytokine mRNA Degradation in Cardiomyocytes Restrains Sterile Inflammation in Pressure-Overloaded Hearts

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 149, Issue 16 , Page e1131-e1131, April 16, 2024.

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Correction to: Toward Heart-Healthy and Sustainable Cities: A Policy Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 149, Issue 16 , Page e1129-e1129, April 16, 2024.

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Correction to: 2023 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations: Summary From the Basic Life Support; Advanced Life Support; Pediatric Life Support; Neonatal Life Support; Education, Implementation, and Teams; and First Aid Task Forces

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 149, Issue 16 , Page e1128-e1128, April 16, 2024.