Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Occlusion myocardial infarction is a clinical diagnosis Written by Willy Frick (@Willyhfrick). Willy is a cardiology fellow with a keen interest in the ECG in OMI. A woman in her late 70s presented with left arm pain. The arm pain started the day prior when she was at the dentist's office for a root canal. Her systolic blood pressure at the dentist was over 200 mm Hg.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 11, 2023
It is common for patients with rheumatoid arthritis to have mental health conditions. Test your knowledge of the impact of anxiety and depression in rheumatoid arthritis with this quiz.
NOVARAD
DECEMBER 11, 2023
In today’s healthcare world, sharing medical images securely and in compliance with regulations is nothing short of a tightrope walk. As we move further into the digital age, the task of keeping sensitive patient data under lock and key while still at the ready for healthcare professionals has become a priority. That’s where PACS image sharing steps into the limelight.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Results showed treatment with iptacopan through 48 weeks caused hemoglobin-level increases, blood transfusion avoidance, and reductions in patient-reported fatigue.
Physiologically Speaking
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Emerging evidence that lifting weights has profound cardiovascular benefits.
DAIC
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Getty Images milla1cf Mon, 12/11/2023 - 14:55 December 11, 2023 — Mentice AB , a world leader in simulation solutions for image guided interventional therapies, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all substantial assets from Paris-based company Biomodex for a purchase price of 200,000 EUR, following a decision by their board to dissolve operations.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Just 8.5% of eligible patients were screened for hepatitis C - among them, 5.9% tested positive for HCV antibody and 3.0% had an active infection.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A novel technique to test platelet function within a person's blood sample is faster, easier and more precise than methods currently in use, an experimental study shows.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 11, 2023
In a new study, patients with ADHD on cannabis-based medicinal products had significant improvements for anxiety, sleep quality, and health-related quality of life.
Cassling
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The window for the 2024-2025 Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarship is now open and will be accepting submissions through January 14, 2024. T he scholarship, which honors the late founder of Cassling, provides financial support to rural healthcare professionals seeking a degree or certification in the imaging or radiation therapy fields. Higher education has never been more important for a diagnostic imaging professional’s career.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Tigist Wodaje from the Endocrinology Unit at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge (MedH), is defending her thesis, "Hereditary hypercholesterolemia and cardiovascular disease: functional and epidemiological aspects," on 14 December, 2023. The main supervisor is Jonas Brink (MedH).
Science Daily - Heart Disease
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A world without cardiovascular disease (CVD) is possible, yet millions of lives are lost prematurely to heart disease each year, according to the new report. The report provides an update of health estimates for the global, regional and national burden and trends of CVD from 1990-2022 by analyzing the impact of cardiovascular conditions and risk factors across 21 global regions.
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. The neighborhoods where individuals reside shape environmental exposures, access to resources, and opportunities. The inequitable distribution of resources and opportunities across neighborhoods perpetuates and exacerbates cardiovascular health inequities. Thus, interventions that address the neighborhood environment could reduce the inequitable burden of cardiovascular disease in disenfranchised populations.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Using a novel "organ-on-a-chip" model, Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute researchers have discovered a potential therapeutic target that may slow down vascular aging and reduce heart disease, kidney dysfunction and vascular dementia.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 11, 2023
2023 was a year of both advancements and setbacks for various treatments, and this discussion covers the most significant moves by the FDA this year.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A world without cardiovascular disease (CVD) is possible, yet millions of lives are lost prematurely to heart disease each year, according to the new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) special report published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The report provides an update of health estimates for the global, regional and national burden and trends of CVD from 1990-2022 by analyzing the impact of cardiovascular conditions and risk factors across 21 global regions.
Cardiovascular Diabetology
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Previous observational studies have documented an inverse association of birthweight with myocardial infarction (MI) but a positive association with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the causality of these as.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A team of researchers at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid has identified the molecular mechanisms that control the activity of genes involved in both the correct formation of the heart valves and the prevention of their subsequent calcification.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Findings of a new study suggest COVID-19 does not serve as risk factor for the development of VTE in pediatric cancer patients.
Physiologically Speaking
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Emerging evidence that lifting weights has profound cardiovascular benefits.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Multinational data support the safety of drug classes like GLP-1 agonists during early relative to infant risk of major congenital malformations.
Cardiology Update
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Previous studies have associated obesity with negative changes in the right ventricle using imaging techniques. However, the connection between obesity and more direct measures of right ventricle function, particularly those reflecting hemodynamic consequences, have been unclear. In a recent study published in Circulation: Heart Failure , researchers analyzed a large group of individuals with various cardiopulmonary diseases who had undergone right heart catheterization.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A higher prevalence of STI diagnosis is observed in adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease compared with controls.
Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology
DECEMBER 11, 2023
An abstract is unavailable. This article is available as a PDF only.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Given the lack of widespread awareness of the magnitude and prevalence of the public’s stigma toward people with acne, this research sought to expand upon this body of research.
Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Unfractionated heparin is the most common anticoagulant used during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Practice guidelines recommend an initial weight-based heparin bolus dose between 70 to 100 U/kg to achieve target activated clotting time (ACT) of 250-300 seconds. The impact of severe obesity on weight-based heparin dosing is not well studied.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Dr Paul Hahn and Dr Michael Cohen explore upcoming treatments featuring innovative mechanisms of action and novel delivery systems for addressing neovascular AMD.
Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Abstract: The high level of oxidative stress induced by angiotensin II (AngII) is the main pathophysiological process that promotes the proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) and induces vascular remodeling. LncRNA Metastasis-related lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1 (MALAT1) has been determined to play an important role in the modulation of oxidative stress and the development of cardiovascular diseases.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Phase 3 data show patients with obesity who maintained tirzepatide from weeks 36 to 88 continued significant weight loss versus patients switched to placebo.
Stroke Journal
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Stroke, Ahead of Print.
Hypertension Journal
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Hypertension, Ahead of Print. Background:Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are associated with cardiovascular disease; however, patterns of blood pressure (BP) recovery are understudied. We compared pregnancy and postpartum BP trajectories among individuals with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy who developed persistent hypertension at 1-year postpartum compared with individuals with normalization of BP.Methods:We used data from a randomized clinical trial of individuals with overweight, obe
Circulation: Heart Failure
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Circulation: Heart Failure, Ahead of Print.
Hypertension Journal
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Hypertension, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:The long-term benefit of achieving the Japanese Society of Hypertension home systolic blood pressure (SBP) target of <125 mm Hg has not been fully evaluated. This study investigated the long-term risk of cardiovascular disease events in individuals with home SBP <125 versus 125 to <135 or ≥135 mm Hg who participated in the J-HOP study (Japan Morning Surge-Home Blood Pressure).METHODS:The J-HOP study enrolled outpatients with ≥1 cardio
Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, Ahead of Print. In addition to the traditional clinical risk factors, an increasing amount of imaging biomarkers have shown value for cardiovascular risk prediction. Clinical and imaging data are captured from a variety of data sources during multiple patient encounters and are often analyzed independently. Initial studies showed that fusion of both clinical and imaging features results in superior prognostic performance compared with traditional scores.
DAIC
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A major new study, Global Burden of Disease, has been published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, JACC , by the Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases Collaboration — an alliance between JACC , the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
Wellnest
DECEMBER 11, 2023
World AIDS Day 2023 Introduction: World AIDS Day 2023 serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing global battle against HIV/AIDS, urging us to reflect on the progress made and the challenges that persist. Under the theme ‘Let communities lead,’ this year’s focus emphasizes communities’ indispensable role in shaping the HIV response. To uncover the same, we delve into the global health landscape, the intricacies of HIV, the impact of Modern Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) on PLWDH’s general and car
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