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NEW DATE! Webinar on Optimizing Structural Heart Workflows

DAIC

tim.hodson Tue, 06/11/2024 - 17:21 On July 16, Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology will present a webinar on "Maximizing Structural Heart Workflows: Harnessing the Power of CVIS and AI." The webinar will take place at 1 p.m. eastern time and is sponsored by Optum. Omer Schalit–Cohen , chief product officer at Optum’s Healthcare Enterprising Imaging business unit, will be the presenter.

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What if your system adopted the recommendation that a computer "normal" ECG need not be shown to the doctor?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Written by Pendell Meyers with edits by Smith. Sent by anonymous A man in his 40s with no previous heart disease presented within 30 minutes of onset of acute chest pain that started while exercising. There was associated shortness of breath and left arm radiation. This Triage ECG (ECG #1) was recorded on a chest pain patient at triage at 1906 (top highest quality image, bottom photo including computer algorithm interpretation): "Sinus rhythm, normal ECG" (This was performed on a Mortara machine

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Columbia Cardiology Launches New Mitral & Tricuspid Center

DAIC

Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Division of Cardiology has announced its launch of the Mitral & Tricuspid Center. Susheel K. Kodali, MD, pictured here, is one of the members of its leadership team, and director of the Structural Heart and Valve Center at CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Image courtesy: CUIMC christine.book Tue, 06/11/2024 - 07:04 June 11, 2024 — Columbia University Irving Medical Center ’s CUIMC Division of Cardiology has launched the Mitral & Tricuspid Center, a

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New Insight: A Look at the OcuLenz with Michael Freeman, CEO of Ocutrx

HCPLive

Michael Freeman joins Veeral Sheth, MD to discuss the history of Ocutrx, its OcuLenz and OR-Bot products, and what he envisions in the next decade at the company.

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Combined associations of visceral adipose tissue and adherence to a Mediterranean lifestyle with T2D and diabetic microvascular complications among individuals with prediabetes

Cardiovascular Diabetology

It’s unclear if excess visceral adipose tissue (VAT) mass in individuals with prediabetes can be countered by adherence to a Mediterranean lifestyle (MEDLIFE).

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Novel Radiotracer Produces High Quality Images of “Alzheimer’s Disease of the Heart”

DAIC

Figure 1. Representative whole body planar images of 99mTc-p5+14 of healthy subjects and, with SPECT/CT images, of a patient with ATTRv cardiac amyloidosis at 1 h post injection showing no uptake in the heart of the healthy subject and intense signal in the heart of the patient using both planar and SPECT/CT imaging. Abstract 241277. “Preliminary Evaluation of 99mTc-Labeled Peptide p5+14 for the Detection of Cardiopulmonary Amyloidosis Using SPECT/CT and Planar Gamma Scintigraphic Imaging,” Jo

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Plant-based ultra-processed foods linked with higher risk of cardiovascular disease

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

New analysis of the health impacts of plant-based ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has found they may pose a higher risk for cardiovascular diseases compared to less-processed plant-based foods.

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Postpartum Ambulatory Blood Pressure and New-Onset Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

JAMA Cardiology

This cohort study examines risk factors and characterizes outcomes for postpartum individuals with ongoing hypertension and severe hypertension following hospital discharge through a hospital system’s remote blood pressure management program.

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HRS 2024: Innovation Meets Reality

DAIC

Innovation in medical technology exists to improve patient outcomes, increase surgical efficiency and enhance patient safety. Infrequently, we see medical technology innovation of a paradigmatic nature that changes the way physicians approach disease states and dramatically improve results. In electrophysiology, innovation is king, but it is often incremental, and it almost always lacks rationale, comprehensive clinical documentation and relevance for hospitals that try to balance the increasing

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New AI tool finds rare variants linked to heart disease in 17 genes

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Using an advanced artificial intelligence tool, researchers have identified rare coding variants in 17 genes that shed light on the molecular basis of coronary artery disease (CAD), the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The discoveries reveal genetic factors impacting heart disease that open new avenues for targeted treatments and personalized approaches to cardiovascular care.

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Heat Exposure & Heart Stress; 2-Hour POC Troponin Assay; Colchicine After Stroke?

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- An experimental study showed that heat exposure increased myocardial blood flow to put stress on the heart, and some people showed asymptomatic heat-induced myocardial ischemia on imaging. (Annals of Internal Medicine) Olfactory.

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Climate Change and Cardiovascular Health

JAMA Cardiology

This systematic review examines evidence on the association between climate change–related environmental stressors and adverse cardiovascular outcomes.

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First Heart Rhythm Patients in Southern Italy Treated with Advanced Robotic Technology

DAIC

Dr. Luigi Caliendo explains the benefits of Robotic Technology to President Vincenzo de Luca. milla1cf Tue, 06/11/2024 - 18:09 June 11, 2024 — Stereotaxis (NYSE: STXS), a pioneer in surgical robotics for minimally invasive endovascular intervention, today announced that Hospital Santa Maria della Pietà, in Nola in the Metropolitan City of Naples, has established the first robotic cardiac heart program in Southern Italy.

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Plasma copeptin and markers of arterial disorder in patients with type 2 diabetes, a cross-sectional study

Cardiovascular Diabetology

There is currently limited understanding of the relationship between copeptin, the midregional portion of proadrenomedullin (MRproADM) and the midregional fragment of the N-terminal of proatrial natriuretic pe.

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New AI tool finds rare variants linked to heart disease in 17 genes

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Using an advanced artificial intelligence tool, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified rare coding variants in 17 genes that shed light on the molecular basis of coronary artery disease (CAD), the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.

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FDA Approves Sarilumab for Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

HCPLive

The approval was based on previous data from well-controlled RA studies coupled with findings from a multinational, dose-finding study of pediatric patients with pJIA.

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Bidirectional modulation of TCA cycle metabolites and anaplerosis by metformin and its combination with SGLT2i

Cardiovascular Diabetology

Metformin and sodium-glucose-cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are cornerstone therapies for managing hyperglycemia in diabetes. However, their detailed impacts on metabolic processes, particularly within th.

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ARCADIA: Nemolizumab Achieves Significant Itch Reduction by Day 2 of Treatment

HCPLive

A post-hoc analysis of the ARCADIA program provides insight into the speed of itch relief onset observed with nemolizumab among patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.

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PFA Associated With Significant Hemolysis Following PVI

American College of Cardiology

Pulsed-field energy ablation (PFA) was significantly associated with hemolysis compared to radiofrequency ablation (RFA) following pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), according to the results of a study presented at Heart Rhythm 2024.

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Atacicept Shows Disease-Modifying Potential in IgAN, Linked to Hematuria Resolution

HCPLive

A post-hoc analysis of the phase 2b ORIGIN study highlights atacicept’s impact on hematuria, with more patients achieving improvement and resolution at 36 weeks than those on placebo.

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Unveiling the Future of Early Disease Detection Through Advanced Imaging

ADN Center of Excellence

In the ever-evolving landscape of medical diagnostics, early disease detection stands as a critical frontier, offering the potential to save countless lives and improve patient outcomes. At the forefront of this quest lie the remarkable advancements in imaging technology, ushering in a new era of precision and insight. Breast Cancer: A Paradigm Shift in Early Detection Breast cancer remains a formidable challenge, but the latest developments in imaging techniques are providing unprecedented hope

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Effectiveness of TruCBN for Improving Sleep, with Vaughn Hartung

HCPLive

At SLEEP 2024, Hartung discussed FloraWorks’ study finding patients on CBN had greater improvements in sleep quality than melatonin, but the difference was not significant.

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Webinar on Optimizing Structural Heart Workflows to Take Place Next Week

DAIC

tim.hodson Tue, 06/11/2024 - 17:21 On July 16, Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology will present a webinar on "Maximizing Structural Heart Workflows: Harnessing the Power of CVIS and AI." The webinar will take place at 1 p.m. eastern time and is sponsored by Optum. Omer Schalit–Cohen , chief product officer at Optum’s Healthcare Enterprising Imaging business unit, will be the presenter.

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How Will Upadacitinib, Povorcitinib Benefit Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

HCPLive

Jennifer L. Hsiao, MD, discusses what the anticipated JAK inhibitors may provide to patients with HS if FDA-approved in the coming years.

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Iatrogenic non-coronary leaflet perforation as a complication after robotic mitral valve repair

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Iatrogenic aortic regurgitation secondary to leaflet injury is a rare complication of mitral valve surgery. For the first time, we report a patient who had progressive aortic regurgitation due to non-coronary.

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PREVENT Equation Could Disrupt Prescription of Statins in Primary Prevention

HCPLive

A new study suggests the AHA's PREVENT risk calculator may reduce statin use for primary prevention, affecting eligibility for millions of adults.

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Columbia Cardiology Launches New Mitral and Tricuspid Center

DAIC

Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Division of Cardiology has announced its launch of the Mitral & Tricuspid Center. Susheel K. Kodali, MD, pictured here, is one of the members of its leadership team, and director of the Structural Heart and Valve Center at CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Image courtesy: CUIMC christine.book Tue, 06/11/2024 - 07:04 June 11, 2024 — Columbia University Irving Medical Center ’s CUIMC Division of Cardiology has launched the Mitral and Tricuspid Center,

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Epigenetic changes in HSCs contribute to HF and comorbidities

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 12 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01051-9 Findings from a new study published in Science Immunology suggest that epigenetic changes in haematopoietic stem cells promote the production of pro-inflammatory macrophages and influence their capacity to generate protective macrophage subsets.

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Unveiling the Future of Early Disease Detection Through Advanced Imaging

ADN Center of Excellence

In the ever-evolving landscape of medical diagnostics, early disease detection stands as a critical frontier, offering the potential to save countless lives and improve patient outcomes. At the forefront of this quest lie the remarkable advancements in imaging technology, ushering in a new era of precision and insight. Breast Cancer: A Paradigm Shift in Early Detection Breast cancer remains a formidable challenge, but the latest developments in imaging techniques are providing unprecedented hope

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Exploring the Impact of Hepatic Encephalopathy on Patients and Their Families

HCPLive

Pamela Kushner, MD, FAAFP; Nancy Reau, MD; Arun B. Jesudian, MD, and Kimberly Brown, MD, discuss the impact of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) on patients and their families, as well as strategies for improving patient outcomes.

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Prevalence of Phenotypic Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Among Student Sports Participants

The American Journal of Cardiology

Publication date: Available online 10 June 2024 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Nicholas Roma, Rasha Aurshiya, Leyla Gasimli-Gamache, Spandan Desai, Bruce Ferraro, Maheep Vikram, Sudip Nanda, Jamshid Shirani

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Educating Primary Care Clinicians on Outpatient HE Management and Ammonia Testing

HCPLive

Medical experts emphasize the importance of educating primary care clinicians about the outpatient management of hepatic encephalopathy, a common complication of portal hypertension, and highlight the crucial role of ammonia testing in effectively managing the disease.

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Comparing Apixaban with Warfarin for Therapeutic Anticoagulation in Left Ventricular Assist Devices

The American Journal of Cardiology

Publication date: Available online 11 June 2024 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Cullen Soares, Yash Desai, Erik Sorensen, Lynn Dees, Manjula Ananthram, Albert Hicks

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This Heart Health Tips to Keep You Healthy This Summer

AMS Cardiology

For individuals managing their heart health, the hot weather can pose significant challenges. Don’t let the heat sideline your summer fun! At AMS Cardiology, we understand the unique needs of adults when it comes to cardiovascular health. Below, our cardiologists share five heart health tips to help you stay active, manage the heat effectively and protect your health throughout the season.

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Outcome of Patients with Systolic Heart Failure Undergoing Sympathectomy for Ventricular Arrhythmia

The American Journal of Cardiology

Publication date: Available online 11 June 2024 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Steven Brady, Eldon Matthia, Steve Antoine, Juan Aranda, William Miles, Juan Vilaro, Mohammad Al-Ani, Olusola Oduntan, Yi Guo, Yujia Li, Mustafa Ahmed, Alex Parker

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Social Determinants of Health in Cardio-Oncology: Key Points

American College of Cardiology

The following are key points to remember from a state-of-the-art review on social determinants of health (SDoH) in cardio-oncology.

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Enhanced External Counterpulsation Improves Long COVID Associated Symptoms

The American Journal of Cardiology

Publication date: Available online 11 June 2024 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Jessie Fox, Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, Steven Sanchez, Marielisa Lopez, Farhan Ali, Odayme Quesada, Timothy D. Henry, Sachin A.

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