Cardiology Update

MARCH 25, 2024

Left main coronary artery disease (CAD) and diabetes pose significant challenges in cardiovascular care, often leading to adverse outcomes. However, the comparative long-term efficacy of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) versus coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with these conditions remains unclear. Despite efforts to address this question, previous studies have been hampered by limitations, including inadequate statistical power and inherent biases in registry-based anal

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American Heart News - Heart News

MARCH 25, 2024

Research Highlights: A large study of residents in Ningbo, China, a major city of more than 8.2 million residents, found that exposure to more artificial, outdoor, nighttime light was associated with a higher risk of conditions that affect brain.

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Stroke Strokes Research 117

DAIC

MARCH 25, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 03/25/2024 - 07:00 March 25, 2024 — Abbott announced the first patient has been enrolled in the ENVISION investigational device exemption (IDE) clinical trial. The global, randomized trial ( envisiontrial.com ) will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Abbott’s minimally invasive Navitor transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) system in approximately 1,500 patients at intermediate or low surgical risk with severe aortic stenosis (narrowing of the aortic valve).

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Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

MARCH 25, 2024

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce is asking the FDA to investigate whether patients received experimental heart implants at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh without consent or proper information, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported March 24.

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DAIC

MARCH 25, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 03/25/2024 - 07:30 March 25, 2024 — In a groundbreaking medical advancement, three esteemed cardiologists from CLS Health , Dr. Bahaeddin Shabaneh , Dr. Fethi Benraouane , and Dr. Molham Aldeiri , have successfully performed the first series of transcarotid Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedures ever done in Southeast Houston.

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Nature Reviews - Cardiology

MARCH 25, 2024

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 26 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-00997-0 In this Review, Bozkurt provides an overview of the management of patients with heart failure across the full range of left ventricular ejection fraction, derived from the recommendations in the latest US and European guidelines.

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Heart Failure Pharmacology 98

Science Daily - Heart Disease

MARCH 25, 2024

Air pollution and night-time outdoor light each were associated with harmful effects on brain health, finds new study.

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Stroke Strokes 121

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MARCH 25, 2024

Brazilian and American researchers have identified 87 genes linked to alterations in blood pressure and 144 others associated with variations in heart rate. The findings, published in the journal Science Advances, create a unique opportunity for scientists to extend their knowledge of the origins of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide.

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Blood Pressure Cardiovascular Disease Research 94

HCPLive

MARCH 25, 2024

With limited CBTi-trained psychologists, investigators assessed the effectiveness of a self-guided digital CBTi as another option, so people don’t have to turn to pills.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MARCH 25, 2024

Higher body mass index (BMI) variability is associated with adverse cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a study published online March 21 in JAMA Network Open.

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Med Page Today

MARCH 25, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- While out-of-pocket caps on insulin indeed cut down on costs for commercially insured patients in the U.S., the policies didn't do much to increase insulin use, claims data showed. After such policies were implemented in eight.

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HCPLive

MARCH 25, 2024

This clinical quiz will test your knowledge on the use of non-statin therapies for LDL-C lowering based on the American College of Cardiology's 2022 Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on the Role of Nonstatin Therapies for LDL-Cholesterol Lowering in the Management of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk.

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Cholesterol Cardiovascular Disease 72

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

MARCH 25, 2024

Webinar Robotic Thoracic Surgery: How to Manage Emergencies and Difficult Cases cgolden Mon, 03/25/2024 - 13:08 April 11, 2024 During this STS webinar, the first of two exploring robotic thoracic surgery, attendees will learn how to manage an airway injury and other challenging cases, when to control robotically versus conversion, and when to open before an emergency.

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HCPLive

MARCH 25, 2024

Patients with cirrhosis had greater health care costs than matched controls, attributed mostly to cirrhosis complications and high inpatient utilization in the first year after diagnosis.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MARCH 25, 2024

This is a case report of a 78-year-old male who underwent a sub-coronary aortic valve and root replacement due to valve dehiscence and aortic root pseudoaneurysm. The patient had complex anomalous coronary ana.

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HCPLive

MARCH 25, 2024

The SYMPHONY trial found reboxetine can significantly reduce cataplexy, excessive daytime sleepiness, cognitive impairment, depression, and anxiety for patients with narcolepsy.

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DAIC

MARCH 25, 2024

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has announced key educational and programming highlights for its ACC 73rd Annual Scientific Session & Expo, ACC.24, which will be held April 6-8, 2024, at Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center. This year’s theme, “Advancing Cardiovascular Care for All,” brings the latest practice-changing breakthroughs and late-breaking clinical trials.

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Education Cardiogenic Shock Heart Failure Plaque 59

American College of Cardiology

MARCH 25, 2024

The following science will be presented at ACC.24 in Atlanta, GA, and was published online on March 25 in JACC, JACC: Basic to Translational Science, JACC: Case Reports, JACC: Heart Failure, JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions and JACC: Advances.

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Cardiovascular Interventions Heart Failure Article 64

HCPLive

MARCH 25, 2024

Chronic kidney disease was linked to increased mortality, higher costs, and the need for mechanical ventilation among hospitalized patients with sickle cell disease.

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Sickle Cell Disease Hospital Kidney Disease Outcomes 59

American College of Cardiology

MARCH 25, 2024

In this panel discussion, host Andrea Price MS, AACC brings together Tricia Keegan, NP, DNP, FACC, Disty Pearson, PA-C, AACC, and Bailey Estes MSN, AGNP-C, to explore best practices related to structural heart disease. In this episode, the focus is on congenital heart disease.

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Learning + Leading

MARCH 25, 2024

As part of our ongoing commitment to support allied health educators and employers, we at the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) are excited to share our latest 2024 Industry Outlook Report. This report is more than just a collection of statistics; it's a compass that guides you through the ever-changing landscape of healthcare.

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Allied Health Education Patient Care Certification 52

American College of Cardiology

MARCH 25, 2024

What is the validity the American College of Cardiology Expert Consensus Decision Pathway (ACC Pathway) for chest pain in a multisite US cohort?

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Chest Pain Article 68

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MARCH 25, 2024

The Cabrol procedure has undergone various modifications and developments since its invention. However, there is a notable gap in the literature regarding meta-analyses assessing it.

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American College of Cardiology

MARCH 25, 2024

What is the safety of withholding anticoagulation for patient with lower limb trauma at low risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), as defined by the TRiP(cast) score?

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HCPLive

MARCH 25, 2024

Experts discuss the management of dry eye using conventional and new pharmacological treatments, as well as strategies for tailoring treatment approaches to individual patient characteristics.

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Pharmacology 52

Med Page Today

MARCH 25, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Scores on a patient-reported sino-nasal symptom questionnaire were associated with subsequent flares of one type of ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), researchers said. Patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) who.

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HCPLive

MARCH 25, 2024

Michael Weber, MD, lead of the PRECISION trial, discusses the significance of the aprocitentan (Tryvio) approval and key points for providers who may have patients with uncontrolled hypertension.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MARCH 25, 2024

Discussion on pediatric exercise testing. Pediatric exercise testing may be used for evaluation of various disorders of cardiac rhythm rather than for inducible ischemia as in adults. In a child with suspected sinus node dysfunction, chronotropic incompetence from sinus node dysfunction can be assessed by exercise testing. Evaluation of escape rates and ventricular ectopy with exercise in complete heart block is an important aspect in the evaluation of congenital complete heart block.

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HCPLive

MARCH 25, 2024

These data from the DISCOVER-2 study highlight improvements in patient-reported outcomes for patients who are biologic-naïve and have PsA.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MARCH 25, 2024

People continuously exposed to bright, artificial light at night may be at increased risk of developing conditions that affect blood flow to the brain and having a stroke, according to research published in Stroke.

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Stroke Strokes Research 53

American College of Cardiology

MARCH 25, 2024

Abstracts based on NCDR data will be presented at ACC.24, taking place April 6-8 in Atlanta, GA. This research highlights the power of NCDR data to test hypotheses on patient risk factors and outcomes, procedure and treatment trends, diversity, health equity and inclusion, guideline adherence, device, facility and provider characteristics, quality of care and more.

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HCPLive

MARCH 25, 2024

Between 2009 and 2020, the number of rheumatologists increased 23%, from 4557 to 5600.

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American College of Cardiology

MARCH 25, 2024

An 89-year-old man with progressive effort intolerance, abdominal bloating, and lower extremity edema presents for evaluation of heart failure (HF) in the setting of preserved ejection fraction (EF).

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Preserved Ejection Fraction Heart Failure Article 53

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MARCH 25, 2024

For Veterans who cannot be seen in a timely fashion or must travel long distances to be seen, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) offers funded care in the community. The use of this program has rapidly i.

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Outcomes 45

American College of Cardiology

MARCH 25, 2024

The following are key points to remember from a state-of-the-art review about the current status and perspectives on transcatheter treatment of the tricuspid valve (TV).

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Tricuspid Article 53

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MARCH 25, 2024

Intermittent fasting has gained popularity in recent years as a dietary approach with potential health benefits. So you might have been surprised to see headlines last week suggesting the practice could increase a person's risk of death from heart disease.

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Heart Disease Research 45

HeartRhythm

MARCH 25, 2024

Recent scientific data has positioned pulsed-field ablation (PFA) as a possible replacement for traditional AF ablation approaches delivering radiofrequency or cryoablation thermal energy. PFA uses non-thermal, high-voltage electrical fields applied to cardiac tissue to create nanopores in the cellular membrane that disrupt cellular integrity, resulting in cellular necrosis and irreversible electroporation (IRE).

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