Med Page Today
JANUARY 26, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Thinner retinal layers were associated with a long list of major diseases, including pulmonary and cardiac disorders, according to a phenotypic and genomic analysis. Among the many diseases, each standard deviation of thinner.
HCPLive
JANUARY 26, 2024
Use of the electronic AKI alert system led to slight improvements in intervention rates and AKI diagnosis, although kidney function and patient-centered outcomes did not differ from patients receiving usual care.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JANUARY 26, 2024
Health disparities are seen in the prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases by disaggregated racial and ethnic subgroups, according to research published in the Jan. 25 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
HCPLive
JANUARY 26, 2024
Findings shed light on the potential significance of recognizing and managing type D personality traits in the context of fibromyalgia care.
HeartRhythm
JANUARY 26, 2024
Sympathetic nervous system hyperactivity plays a major role in the pathogenesis of ventricular arrhythmias following myocardial infarction (MI).1,2 The stellate ganglia are an important nexus point for sympathetic innervation to the heart.3 Neuroinflammation has been implicated as a mechanism for sympathetic activation in cardiovascular disease. Inflammation within the stellate ganglia has been observed in patients with sudden cardiac death after MI,4,5 long QT syndrome and catecholaminergic pol
HCPLive
JANUARY 26, 2024
Proactive disease management could result in more positive emotional and mental experiences in patients with gout.
NEJM Journal Watch - Cardiology
JANUARY 26, 2024
In an observational study, cardiovascular and noncardiovascular death rates were elevated, and inhibitors of the renin-angiotensin system were the only cardiovascular medications associated with reduced risk.
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Cardiometabolic Health Congress
JANUARY 26, 2024
Astronomically high insulin costs have led to complications and barriers to access for millions of Americans with diabetes. After years of pressure from the government and activist groups, we are just beginning to see a trend toward lower, more affordable drug prices, with insulin at the forefront of the conversation. However, the complexities of state-regulated insurance, Medicare insulin caps, and insulin manufacturers’ patient assistance programs create a web of resources that is compl
HCPLive
JANUARY 26, 2024
In a study involving over 500 children, artificial intelligence using echocardiography demonstrated accuracy comparable to expert cardiologists in detecting rheumatic heart disease, hinting at the prospect of a potentially transformative tool for early intervention and disease prevention.
Med Page Today
JANUARY 26, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- As a stricter gatekeeper to nonculprit lesion intervention in people with acute myocardial infarction (MI) going for complete revascularization, fractional flow reserve (FFR) guidance was projected to save medical costs and increase.
HCPLive
JANUARY 26, 2024
This segment of Lungcast guest Sue Padernacht’s discussion involved the very real topic of burnout among clinicians, as well as defining the differences between stress and burnout.
American College of Cardiology
JANUARY 26, 2024
What is the efficacy and safety of non–vitamin-K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) across the spectrum of body mass index (BMI) and body weight (BW)?
HCPLive
JANUARY 26, 2024
Results showed a 12% incidence of HCV in pregnancy with a preterm birth rate nearly double the national average, although no statistically significant difference in preterm birth rates was observed between HCV-positive and HCV-negative patients.
Physiologically Speaking
JANUARY 26, 2024
Greetings! Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. What if your calendar was the key to living a longer, healthier life? Health and time have always been two sides of the same coin, but we haven’t had the technology to bridge them until now. Zeit Calendar (created by my friend Robby Wade ) seamlessly integrates health, fitness & longevity into your daily life.
HCPLive
JANUARY 26, 2024
Approximately 1 in 8 children and adolescents exhibited myopic maculopathy change over a 4-year period, with enlargement of the diffuse atrophy the most common progression pattern.
Physiologically Speaking
JANUARY 26, 2024
When it comes to supplementing your diet, do you use a daily multi? Or do you take a more specific approach and only supplement with what you need or think helps you feel and perform your best? Post your supplement routine and get the conversation going — bonus points for explaining your reasons for supplementing!
HCPLive
JANUARY 26, 2024
A new study found behavioral activation therapy is just as effective as antidepressants for treating depressive symptoms in patients with heart failure, with both treatments having a 50% reduction at months 3, 6, and 12.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital
JANUARY 26, 2024
News Maximizing Survival and Optimizing the Utilization of Donor Hearts in Patients with HLHS and HLHS-Related Malformations pvaldez Fri, 01/26/2024 - 10:04 1 min read
HCPLive
JANUARY 26, 2024
In this discussion, Soung discusses the VISIBLE study results on guselkumab and its design for individuals of diverse skin tones.
American College of Cardiology
JANUARY 26, 2024
For extended criteria donor (ECD) hearts in donation after brain death (DBD), what is the impact of the use of portable extracorporeal perfusion on donor heart utilization and post-transplant outcomes?
Stroke Journal
JANUARY 26, 2024
Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:The dynamics of blood clot (combination of Hb [hemoglobin], fibrin, and a higher concentration of aggregated red blood cells) formation within the hematoma of an intracerebral hemorrhage is not well understood. A quantitative neuroimaging method of localized coagulated blood volume/distribution within the hematoma might improve clinical decision-making.METHODS:The deoxyhemoglobin of aggregated red blood cells within extravasated blood exhibits a higher magnetic
HCPLive
JANUARY 26, 2024
A new COSMOS study demonstrated how multivitamins had reduced cognitive aging by 2 years in older adults.
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology
JANUARY 26, 2024
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUNDSteroids have pleiotropic neuroprotective actions including the regulation of inflammation and apoptosis which may influence the effects of ischemia on neurons, glial cells, and blood vessels. The effect of low‐dose methylprednisolone in patients with acute ischemic stroke in the endovascular therapy era remains unknown.
The American Journal of Cardiology
JANUARY 26, 2024
Publication date: Available online 25 January 2024 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Rola Khedraki, Joshua Saef, Pieter Martens, Trejeeve Martyn, Lidiya Sul, Rory Hachamovitch, Lauren Ives, Jerry D. Estep, W. H.
Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
JANUARY 26, 2024
Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Ahead of Print.
The American Journal of Cardiology
JANUARY 26, 2024
Publication date: Available online 25 January 2024 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Giuseppe Andò, Alessia Cascone, Gianni Dall'Ara
Circulation: Heart Failure
JANUARY 26, 2024
Circulation: Heart Failure, Ahead of Print.
Ken Grauer, MD
JANUARY 26, 2024
I was sent the ECG in Figure-1 — without the benefit of any history. QUESTION: What kind of AV block is present in Figure-1 ? Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case. ( To improve visualization — I've digitized the original ECG using PMcardio ). MY Approach to Today’s Tracing: As always — I favor beginning assessment with a quick look at the long lead rhythm strips at the bottom of the tracing.
Stroke Journal
JANUARY 26, 2024
Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Recent evidence from thrombolysis trials indicates the noninferiority of intravenous tenecteplase to intravenous alteplase with respect to good functional outcomes in patients with acute stroke. We examined whether the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of patients with acute stroke differs by the type of thrombolysis treatment received.
Circulation: Heart Failure
JANUARY 26, 2024
Circulation: Heart Failure, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Utilization patterns of bariatric surgery among older patients with heart failure (HF), and the associations with cardiovascular outcomes, are not well known.METHODS:Medicare beneficiaries with HF and at least class II obesity from 2013 to 2020 were identified with Medicare Provider Analysis and Review 100% inpatient files and Medicare 5% outpatient files.
Stroke Journal
JANUARY 26, 2024
Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and atrial fibrillation (AF) are highly prevalent in patients with stroke and are recognized as independent risk factors for stroke. Little is known about the impact of comorbid SDB and AF on long-term outcomes after stroke.METHODS:In this prospective cohort study, 353 patients with acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attacks were analyzed.
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