Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Insufficient arm support can lead to an overestimated blood pressure reading of almost 7mmHG and a potential misdiagnosis of hypertension, according to a study published Oct. 7 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
OCTOBER 7, 2024
A study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers concludes that commonly used ways of positioning the patient's arm during blood pressure (BP) screenings can substantially overestimate test results and may lead to a misdiagnosis of hypertension.
HCPLive
OCTOBER 7, 2024
These new data provide additional evidence for a range of benzene concentrations detected by in over-the-counter drug products with BPO maintained at room temperature.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Researchers conclude that commonly used ways of positioning the patient's arm during blood pressure (BP) screenings can substantially overestimate test results and may lead to a misdiagnosis of hypertension.
HCPLive
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Anemia is frequently observed in primary care patients with HF and is linked to worse prognosis and comorbidities, including cancer.
Physiologically Speaking
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Protein is everywhere. High-protein cereal. Protein-packed frozen meals. There’s even protein water. The deluge of protein-centric products is the result of one thing: we’re convinced that we don’t get enough of it. Or at least that’s what everyone wants you to think. Has the fixation on protein come at a cost? Maybe. One thing I’ve noticed is that the term “protein” is now equated with “healthy.” This couldn’t be further from the truth
Science Daily - Heart Disease
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Some environmental phenols are known to have cardiac toxicities. Now, a new study is revealing their adverse impact on the heart's electrical properties.
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Med Page Today
OCTOBER 7, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- BOSTON -- Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors were linked to long-term reductions in mortality risk among patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), according to an observational cohort study. At 1.
HCPLive
OCTOBER 7, 2024
This September 2024 month in review spotlights our top coverage of recent nephrology pipeline updates, guidelines, and research.
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The aim of this study is to report the early outcomes of valvular heart surgeries performed via the right thoracotomy approach. While thoracotomy with femoro-femoral bypass is an established method for minimal.
HCPLive
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Mease discussed the importance of comparator studies in a growing treatment landscape for PsA.
ADN Center of Excellence
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Interventional cardiology has dramatically evolved over the past decades, introducing advanced techniques and tools that have revolutionized the treatment of coronary artery disease, valvular disorders, and structural heart diseases. However, with such advancements come new challenges complex cases that push the boundaries of conventional practice. For many seasoned interventional cardiologists, managing complications is not only a test of their technical prowess but also a testament to their ab
HCPLive
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The decision by the FDA follows an announcement by Biofrontera that there were no safety issues found following the submission of the medication’s supplemental New Drug Application.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
OCTOBER 7, 2024
ObjectivesRevascularization in patients with severely reduced left ventricular function and coronary artery disease (CAD) is associated with a high perioperative risk. In this setting, implantation of a durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) might be an alternative.MethodsWe retrospectively compared the outcomes of adult patients with CAD and a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤ 25% who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) vs.
HCPLive
OCTOBER 7, 2024
APAC President Laura Ross, PA-C, shares insights from the RhAPP conference, discussing autoimmune disease, cardiovascular risks, and the importance of interdisciplinary care.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
OCTOBER 7, 2024
BackgroundPrevious studies proposed the predictive value of baseline serum uric acid (SUA) in the prognosis of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients. The association of perioperative SUA variation with in-hospital adverse outcomes in CABG patients is unknown.MethodsA total of 2,453 patients were included in the study and were divided into four groups (G1–G4) according to perioperative SUA variation (ΔSUA) (G1, ΔSUA ≤ −90 μmol/L; G2, −90 μmol/L < ΔSUA < 0; G3, 0 ≤ ΔSUA < 30 μmol/L; G4,
HCPLive
OCTOBER 7, 2024
A recent study shows the FDA's black-box warnings on antidepressants have led to decreased usage among youth, with an increase in suicide attempts and deaths observed.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
OCTOBER 7, 2024
BackgroundCardiac rupture (CR) after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a fatal mechanical complication. The early identification of factors related to CR in high-risk cases may reduce mortality. The purpose of our study was to discover relevant risk factors for CR after AMI and in-hospital mortality from CR.MethodsIn this study, we enrolled 1,699 AMI cases from October 2013 to May 2020.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, and managing it effectively requires more than just medical intervention: what you eat plays a crucial role in your heart's health.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
OCTOBER 7, 2024
BackgroundThe Mendelian randomization approach uses genetic variants as instrumental variables to study the causal association between the risk factors and health outcomes of interest. We aimed to examine the relation between alcohol consumption and cardiovascular risk factors using two genetic variants as instrumental variables: alcohol dehydrogenase 1B (ADH1B) rs1229984 and aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) rs671.MethodsUsing data collected in the Taiwan Biobank—an ongoing, prospective, populat
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Acute kidney injury (AKI) frequently occurs as a complication of cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Its prevalence and severity are determined by various preoperative and intraoperative factors.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Background and aimsUltrasound derived carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) is valuable for cardiovascular risk stratification. We assessed the relative importance of traditional atherosclerosis risk factors and plasma proteins in predicting cIMT measured nearly a decade later.MethodWe examined 6,136 UK Biobank participants with 1,461 proteins profiled using the proximity extension assay applied to their baseline blood draw who subsequently underwent a cIMT measurement.
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
OCTOBER 7, 2024
A 54-year-old female presented with recurrent abdominal pain and new onset chest pain. Chest computed-tomography angiogram detected a thoracic aortic aneurysm with suspected Type A intramural hematoma (IMH) versu.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
OCTOBER 7, 2024
BackgroundSigmoid Ventricular Septum (SVS) is a type of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy characterized by a reduced angle between the basal interventricular septum and the ascending aorta, and SVS can lead to dynamic Left Ventricular Outflow Tract obstruction (LVOTO) during hypercontractile states. Patients experiencing LVOTO may manifest symptoms such as angina, syncope, etc.
HCPLive
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Medical experts discuss the importance of setting treatment expectations and maintaining dialogue with patients about targets and explain how to decide on a new treatment when switching.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
OCTOBER 7, 2024
BackgroundPrevious studies have established a correlation between systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and cardiovascular health, but the potential causal effects of SLE on heart function and structure remain poorly understood. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR), a novel non-invasive technique, provides a unique assessment of cardiovascular structure and function, making it an essential tool for evaluating the risk of heart disease.
HCPLive
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Medical experts discuss disease control with abrocitinib or upadacitinib in patients previously taking dupilumab and explain the circumstances under which they would switch a patient to a JAK inhibitor.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
OCTOBER 7, 2024
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of malnutrition assessed by the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) on major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) in the elderly patients after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR).Materials and methodsThis was a retrospective cohort study of elderly patients who underwent EVAR in a tertiary hospital.
HCPLive
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Panelists discuss how the SHASTA-2 study evaluated the efficacy and safety of plozasiran in reducing triglyceride levels and APOC3 in familial chylomicronemia syndrome, comparing outcomes with the placebo group and assessing implications for treating severe hypertriglyceridemia and preventing pancreatitis.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
OCTOBER 7, 2024
ObjectivesMyocardial layer-specific strain is a sensitive tool for detecting myocardial dysfunction. The objective of this study was to assess changes in the left ventricle (LV) function using myocardial layer-specific strain and its association with 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk (10Y-ASCVDR) in individuals with hypertension (HP).MethodsThe parameters of LV structure, including layer-specific global longitudinal strain (GLSww, GLSendo, GLSmid, GLSepi) and layer-specific glo
HCPLive
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Panelists discuss how various new and developing approaches for treating familial chylomicronemia syndrome are emerging, and emphasize the importance for clinicians to integrate these advancements into practice while staying current with ongoing research and evolving treatment strategies.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
OCTOBER 7, 2024
BackgroundEmerging evidence indicates a significant link between various immune cell types and the development of heart valve disorders. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common condition that can lead to heart failure, arrhythmias, and even sudden death. Currently, the role of immune cells in MVP is not well understood. Thus, this study aimed to explore the causal relationship between immunophenotypes and the risk of MVP.MethodsThis study conducted a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analy
HCPLive
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Test your knowledge of the phase 3 MAESTRO-NASH trial supporting resmetirom (Rezdiffra)’s FDA accelerated approval for MASH with this quiz.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
OCTOBER 7, 2024
A 56-year-old man with a 5-year history of paroxysmal palpitations, which have worsened over the past year, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. During evaluation, transesophageal echocardiography revealed a left atrium (LA) tumoral mass attached to the atrial septal fossa ovale, with intra-tumoral blood flow and blood stream draining from the mass.
American College of Cardiology
OCTOBER 7, 2024
In this episode, Andrea Price, MS, AACC hosts Jessie Dunne, PharmD, BCCP, BCPC and Orly Vardeny, PharmD, MS, FAHA, FHFSA to discuss the most recent heart failure guidelines, expert consensus publication, and what these documents mean to a pharmacist working on a heart failure care team.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
OCTOBER 7, 2024
A Cardiac College for Women curriculum was developed to address the dearth of women-focused cardiac rehabilitation (CR) education. This study investigated: (1) patient utilization of the education; (2) acceptability and applicability of the education; as well as (3) patient and CR providers’ experiences implementing it. This was a multi-site, mixed-methods study.
American College of Cardiology
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The following are key points to remember from a review comparing international clinical practice guideline recommendations for acute pulmonary embolism (PE):
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