Ken Grauer, MD

AUGUST 29, 2024

The ECG in Figure-1 was obtained from an 80-year old woman — who presented to the ED ( E mergency D epartment ) — with a several hour history of "palpitations" and CP ( C hest P ain ). She was hemodynamically stable at the time ECG #1 was recorded. QUESTIONS: The ECG in Figure-1 was seen by a number of physicians — the majority of whom thought the rhythm was some form of SVT ( S upra V entricular T achycardia ) with LBBB ( L eft B undle B ranch B lock ) aberration.

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Med Page Today

AUGUST 29, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Some terms commonly used to describe observations seen on ultrasound during first-trimester pregnancies are outdated and should be replaced with more descriptive language, a multisociety panel of ob/gyns, radiologists, and emergency.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

AUGUST 29, 2024

Modern lifestyles mean many people are sleep deprived on work or school days, and try to 'catch-up' with compensatory sleep on weekends. A new study of more than 90,000 individuals showed that those who had the most catch-up sleep on weekends had a 20% lower risk of developing heart disease than those with the least.

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Science Daily - Stroke

AUGUST 29, 2024

Researchers used real-world clinical data to attempt to emulate a randomized controlled trial testing the effectiveness of two blood thinners, apixaban and warfarin, to prevent stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. The study provides a method to explore the effects of treatments in patients who are underrepresented or excluded from clinical trials.

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HCPLive

AUGUST 29, 2024

Prefilled pens and fewer injections improve satisfaction in psoriasis patients with needle phobia, enhancing adherence and treatment effectiveness, a study finds.

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Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

AUGUST 29, 2024

Discover the top hospitals with the lowest and highest death rates for heart attack patients, according to CMS data.

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HCPLive

AUGUST 29, 2024

These data suggest the necessity of caution when clinicians treat select patient groups with dupilumab for atopic dermatitis.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

AUGUST 29, 2024

Researchers report the discovery of a novel mechanism of cardiac inflammation that may expand therapeutic opportunities to prevent heart attacks from becoming heart failure.

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HCPLive

AUGUST 29, 2024

Those with limited health literacy had higher disease activity and more SLE damage.

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JAMA Cardiology

AUGUST 29, 2024

This post hoc analysis of the PARADIGM-HF and PARAGON-HF randomized clinical trials assesses the effects of sacubitril/valsartan on all-cause hospitalizations across the spectrum of left ventricular ejection fraction.

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HCPLive

AUGUST 29, 2024

The restrictive strategy led to fewer cholecystectomies without increasing complications but did not improve pain-free outcomes versus usual care for symptomatic cholelithiasis.

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Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

AUGUST 29, 2024

Medical City Heart Hospital in Dallas is expanding with a $60 million project, adding 28 patient beds and advanced equipment for cardiovascular care.

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HCPLive

AUGUST 29, 2024

Patients with stable CAD who quit smoking reduced the risk of a major event by nearly 50%, while a reduction in smoking habits demonstrated minimal effects.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Adult Cardiac

AUGUST 29, 2024

Webinar The Future of ACHD Training and Certification gmckinney Thu, 08/29/2024 - 14:31 September 12, 2024 In this webinar, experts discuss insights into the management of adult patients with congenital heart disease (ACHD). The panelists will discuss the current management landscape for these patients, as well as provide a broad glimpse into how the field is evolving.

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GEMMS

AUGUST 29, 2024

The cardiology landscape is profoundly transformed, empowered by rapid advancements inartificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. These technologies are not just reshaping but also empowering how cardiology practices manage operations, deliver care, and enhance patient outcomes. These technologies are reshaping how cardiology practices manage operations, deliver care, and enhance patient outcomes.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

AUGUST 29, 2024

We aimed to evaluate the efficiency of computed tomography (CT) radiomic features extracted from gross tumor volume (GTV) and peritumoral volumes (PTV) of 5, 10, and 15 mm to identify the tumor grades correspo.

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HCPLive

AUGUST 29, 2024

Experts discuss strategies for achieving low disease activity or remission in patients, including steps taken in clinical practice and methods for managing patient expectations regarding treatment outcomes.

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Outcomes 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

AUGUST 29, 2024

Background Aortic regurgitation with dilated annulus presents a technical challenge for conventional transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedures. Case presentation We report a case of an 84-year-old frail patient with a history of breathlessness found to have severe aortic regurgitation and moderately impaired left ventricular systolic function.

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HCPLive

AUGUST 29, 2024

Experts discuss American College of Rheumatology guidelines on transitioning patients from TNF inhibitors to non-TNF targeted therapies like Janus kinase inhibitors, as well as factors influencing treatment switching decisions in clinical practice.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

AUGUST 29, 2024

Depression significantly impacts recovery and return to daily activities in cardiac surgery patients. Assessing and managing depressive symptoms before and after surgery are crucial for improving surgical outc.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career

AUGUST 29, 2024

Application Deadline for 2025 Thoracic Surgery Foundation Scholarships Is September 15, 2024 In 2023, Dr. Chizoba Efobi was awarded the Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF) International Medical Volunteer Scholarship and used it to participate in a surgical outreach trip to Kampala, Uganda.

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DAIC

AUGUST 29, 2024

tim.hodson Thu, 08/29/2024 - 11:39 Aug. 28, 2024 — New research presented at this year’s ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (Aug. 30 – Sept. 2) shows that performing echocardiograms remotely using a 5G cellular network has similar accuracy to those performed in person by cardiologists. “Comprehensive echocardiographic exam with a 5G cellular network and robotic arm-based remote system is feasible with relatively good diagnostic accuracy,” said study author Dr Yu Liu, Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai

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Physiologically Speaking

AUGUST 29, 2024

Greetings friends! In this interview, I sit down with Christina Smith, the Associate Director of Athlete Relations for the Enhanced Games. Per the Enhanced Games website: “The Enhanced Games are a celebration of the union of athletic excellence and scientific achievement. The Enhanced Movement believes in the medical and scientific process of elevating humanity to its full potential, through a community of committed athletes.” Some are calling the Enhanced Games the “Enhanced O

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HCPLive

AUGUST 29, 2024

The majority of highly suspected COVID-19 vaccine-associated glomerular disease cases were diagnosed as immunoglobulin A nephropathy and eventually improved with treatment.

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NEJM Journal Watch - Cardiology

AUGUST 29, 2024

Yes, but proving unequivocally that these measurements — added to clinical assessment — improve outcomes is still a work in progress.

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HCPLive

AUGUST 29, 2024

Panretinal photocoagulation followed by anti-VEGF injections increases the likelihood of PPV, compared with anti-VEGF therapy first.

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The New England Journal of Medicine

AUGUST 29, 2024

Nearly half a century ago, trials were performed that provided convincing evidence that long-term treatment with beta-blockers can improve outcomes after a myocardial infarction.1-3 These trials included a high proportion of patients with large myocardial infarctions who had a considerably worse prognosis than most patients who are seen.

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HCPLive

AUGUST 29, 2024

This systematic review and meta-analysis looks at trends around the world regarding patients with vitiligo, highlighting prevalence and incidence.

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The New England Journal of Medicine

AUGUST 29, 2024

In this audio interview, Editor-in-Chief Eric Rubin and Deputy Editor Jane Leopold discuss research being presented at the 2024 European Society of Cardiology annual meeting.

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Myocardial Infarction Research 40

HCPLive

AUGUST 29, 2024

Investigators designed a new AI tool called SepsisLab to quickly predict sepsis risk and prevent uncertainty with missing patient data.

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American College of Cardiology

AUGUST 29, 2024

The following are key points to remember from a state-of-the-art review on cardiovascular disease (CVD) assessment and management in liver transplantation.

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HCPLive

AUGUST 29, 2024

This clinical quiz, our second in a series of 4, focuses on recommendations for management of gout flares from the 2020 ACR guidelines.

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American College of Cardiology

AUGUST 29, 2024

What is the progression and impact of myocardial injury on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) survivors?

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COVID-19 Article 40

HCPLive

AUGUST 29, 2024

Mease discussed data supporting approval for the indications in Fall 2024.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

AUGUST 29, 2024

An abstract is unavailable. This article is available as a PDF only.

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Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging

AUGUST 29, 2024

Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, Ahead of Print.

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