Med Page Today
MAY 16, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Chlorthalidone was no better than hydrochlorothiazide for reducing the incidence of major renal outcomes in patients with hypertension, a secondary analysis of the randomized Diuretic Comparison Project.
DAIC
MAY 16, 2024
A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and nine other medical societies reports early diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease is essential to improve outcomes and reduce amputation risk, heart attack, stroke and death for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). Image courtesy: Getty Images christine.book Thu, 05/16/2024 - 11:23 May 16, 2024 — Timely diagnosis and proper management of peripheral artery disease (P
Med Page Today
MAY 16, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- A Massachusetts teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from eating a large quantity of chili pepper extract and also had a congenital heart defect, according to an autopsy report obtained.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
MAY 16, 2024
In the United States, about 30-40% of donor hearts aren't considered for transplant due to inadequate function in the donor. This leads to a drop in the number of donated hearts that are available to be matched with someone who needs a heart transplant.
DAIC
MAY 16, 2024
Getty Images milla1cf Thu, 05/16/2024 - 15:37 May 16, 2024 — People were more likely to develop a type of treatment-resistant hypertension when they experienced adverse effects of economic and social conditions that influence individual and group differences in health status, known as social determinants of health. Additionally, this risk was higher among Black American adults than white American adults, according to a study funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
American Heart News - Heart News
MAY 16, 2024
DALLAS, May 16, 2024 — Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. have risen 140% over the past three decades and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause.[1] Despite existing medical guidance on pregnancy and cardiovascular health, current trends in health.
DAIC
MAY 16, 2024
Yasmin Aziz, MD. Photo/University of Cincinnati milla1cf Thu, 05/16/2024 - 15:31 May 16, 2024 — A new University of Cincinnati study provides more insight into how few patients have severe ischemic strokes compared to the total stroke patient population in the region. UC’s Yasmin Aziz, MD, will present a poster on the team’s findings during the European Stroke Organization Conference ( ESOC ) this week in Basel, Switzerland.
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Science Daily - Stroke
MAY 16, 2024
Singing rehabilitates speech production in post-stroke aphasia. Researchers investigated the rehabilitative effect of singing on the brain.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
MAY 16, 2024
Exercising, even at extreme levels, does not accelerate the calcium buildup in arteries more often seen in marathoners and fitness enthusiasts, according to new research published in JAMA Cardiology from UT Southwestern and the Cooper Institute.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career
MAY 16, 2024
Blog I'm a Surgeon. Should I Get a Therapist? KCummings Thu, 05/16/2024 - 13:14 All Members As physicians we are committed to caring for our patients, guiding them through physical and emotional traumas. Our training, especially as cardiothoracic surgeons, has taught us to be disciplined, self-sufficient, and strong. As cardiothoracic surgeons we deal with significant adversity and are resilient.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
MAY 16, 2024
In Europe, 1.55 million people die every year due to a poor diet. This is the conclusion of a recent study by Friedrich Schiller University Jena, the Institute for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Economics (INL) and the nutriCARD Competence Cluster.
HCPLive
MAY 16, 2024
Kam Kalantar-Zadeh, MD, MPH, PhD, discusses his presentation focusing on dietary challenges, potassium control, and potential solutions associated with RAASi therapy.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
MAY 16, 2024
When the heart is injured, as in a myocardial infarction, the damaged heart muscle cannot regenerate—instead, scar tissue forms. Cardiomyocytes, the heart muscle cells that generate contractile force, are lost for good. Yet, in mouse models, the hearts of newborns regenerate readily after injury.
Science Daily - Stroke
MAY 16, 2024
Early identification of stroke type could be key to harnessing the benefits of very early in-ambulance blood pressure lowering treatment in patients with suspected acute stroke, according to new research.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
MAY 16, 2024
Early identification of stroke type could be key to harnessing the benefits of very early in-ambulance blood pressure lowering treatment in patients with suspected acute stroke, according to new research.
HCPLive
MAY 16, 2024
Kam Kalantar-Zadeh, MD, MPH, PhD, addresses the challenge healthcare providers encounter in balancing the cardiovascular advantages of RAASi therapy with the potential hazards of hyperkalemia.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
MAY 16, 2024
People were more likely to develop a type of treatment-resistant hypertension when they experienced adverse effects of economic and social conditions that influence individual and group differences in health status, known as social determinants of health.
HCPLive
MAY 16, 2024
The announcement from Bristol Myers Squibb indicates deucravacitinib led to significant improvements in patients’ PASI and sPGA scores after 4 years of treatment.
Med Page Today
MAY 16, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Bringing blood pressure under control in the ambulance didn't improve stroke outcomes in an unselected population, the China-based INTERACT 4 trial showed. Functional outcome measured by the modified Rankin Scale was no better.
HCPLive
MAY 16, 2024
A real-world study from Spain suggests baricitinib demonstrated favorable effectiveness, adherence, and safety in rheumatoid arthritis, but investigators caution more research is needed.
NEJM Journal Watch - Cardiology
MAY 16, 2024
A large observational study suggests the answer is yes, providing needed data for patients 80 years and older.
HCPLive
MAY 16, 2024
Check out this quiz on the NKF's KDOQI recommendations on nutrition in chronic kidney disease, with a focus on their guidance for micronutrient supplementation!
American Heart News - Heart News
MAY 16, 2024
DALLAS, 16 de mayo de 2024 - Las muertes relacionadas con el embarazo en EE. UU. han aumentado un 140% en las últimas tres décadas y las enfermedades cardiovasculares son la principal causa.[1] A pesar de las pautas médicas existentes sobre el embarazo y.
HCPLive
MAY 16, 2024
Liposomal iron achieves a partial correction of transferrin saturation, with no significant effect on iron storage and hemoglobin, in patients with NDD-CKD.
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
MAY 16, 2024
Although well-known for their thromboresistance, bileaflet mechanical heart valves (BMHV) require lifelong anti-thrombotic therapy. This must be associated with a certain level of thrombogenicity. Since both t.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
MAY 16, 2024
Primary myxofibrosarcoma of the heart, a rare cardiac malignancy, was diagnosed in a middle-aged female patient exhibiting progressive dyspnea following transthoracic echocardiography and pathological analysis. Postoperatively, the patient underwent chemotherapy and Lenvatinib mesylate therapy, with regular check-ups confirming her survival. After 10 months the patient is still alive and well.
HCPLive
MAY 16, 2024
From the prospect of semaglutide and MDMA for substance use disorder to evolving research around personality disorders and OCD, here are 5 key topics from the annual psychiatric meeting.
Med Page Today
MAY 16, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- PARIS -- Novel Myval balloon-expandable (BE) valves were as good as contemporary gold standards for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR or TAVI) -- at least in terms of early safety, based on head-to-head comparisons.
HCPLive
MAY 16, 2024
An analysis of FDA Adverse Event Reporting System data suggests baloxavir marboxil has lower hepatic toxicity than oseltamivir and may be a safer option for patients with liver diseases.
The American Journal of Cardiology
MAY 16, 2024
Publication date: Available online 16 May 2024 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Giuseppe Panuccio, Gerald S. Werner, Salvatore De Rosa, Daniele Torella, David M. Leistner, Patrick T. Siegrist, Arash Haghikia, Carsten Skurk, Kambis Mashayekhi, Ulf Landmesser, Youssef S.
Dr. S. Venkatesan MD
MAY 16, 2024
1. Wrap around LAD true Global MI 2. RCA-dependent LAD circulation through collaterals 3. True bifurcation STEMI with static thrombus (Carinal trapping of thrombus ,Coronary Lerish sydrome ) 4. Embolic STEMI with showers of emboli into both LCX and LAD Simultaneous or sequential Anterior and Inferior STEMI 5. Mid or Proximal LAD lesion with proximal thrombus build-up Further possibilities Mimickers: Distal LAD lesions -Inferior ST elevation due to sparing of diagonal Wrong diagnosis
HCPLive
MAY 16, 2024
Maya N. Clark-Cutaia, PhD, ACNP-BC, RN, highlights strategies to improve cardiovascular disease-related outcomes in patients with ESKD.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
MAY 16, 2024
Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. have risen 140% over the past three decades and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause. Despite existing medical guidance on pregnancy and cardiovascular health, current trends in health outcomes suggest a significant opportunity for an improved system of care, particularly in the postpartum period.
HCPLive
MAY 16, 2024
In this analysis of independent risk factors for developing PsA from psoriasis, the use of MRI to detect such factors was noted as helpful for investigators.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
MAY 16, 2024
Congenital heart disease (CHD) includes a variety of structural malformations affecting the heart and blood vessels. With growing understanding of the molecular processes involved in heart development, genetic variants have been proven to play a crucial role in the development of CHD.
HCPLive
MAY 16, 2024
Data from a meta-analysis of evinacumab trials reveal significant reductions in cholesterol and other lipid markers among patients with dyslipidemia.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
MAY 16, 2024
Research conducted by the University's School of Medicine, in collaboration with Helmholtz Munich, and in partnership with an international team of researchers from Italy, UK and the U.S., has revealed that a person's chronotype—the time a person feels most suited to sleeping or being awake—can impact how they interact with their blood pressure medication.
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