Mon.Dec 09, 2024

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Steven W. Pipe, MD: Fitusiran With Anti-Thrombin Modulation Yields Effective Bleed Control, Reduces Infusions for Hemophilia

HCPLive

Pipe discussed findings from the open-label extension of the ATLAS studies at ASH 2024.

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Physical Activity and CVD Risk in Cancer Survivors

American College of Cardiology

How do changes in physical activity levels before and after a cancer diagnosis affect the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in cancer survivors?

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Integration of Cardiovascular Care Into CKD Management

HCPLive

Panelists discuss the role of cardiovascular risk management for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and how cardiovascular care can be effectively integrated into CKD management strategies.

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Dr. McGuire, Dr. Jastreboff and Dr. C Michael Gibson discuss the SURMOUNT 1 Trial of Tirzepatide and how we may be able to diminish the progression from pre-diabetes to diabetes.

Clinical Trial Results

Disclosures: TBD

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Autonomic Modulation May Benefit Patients with Constipation-Predominant IBS

HCPLive

Study findings highlight systemic and local autonomic imbalance in patients with IBS-C, pointing to the value of autonomic modulation in this population.

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Vandalia Health launches telecardiology service for rural patients

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

Charleston, W.Va.-based Vandalia Healths Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center has launched a new telecardiology service in partnership with the system's Webster Springs, W.Va.-based Webster Memorial Hospital.

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Significance of Proteinuria for Potential IgAN

HCPLive

Panelists discuss how clinicians determine the significance of proteinuria in assessing patients for potential IgA nephropathy (IgAN), including the levels and patterns that prompt further investigation and the specific diagnostic red flags that may suggest IgAN over other kidney disorders.

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HepB-CpG Offers Superior Seroprotection in People with HIV, Prior HBV Vaccine Nonresponse

HCPLive

HepB-CpG achieved superior seroprotection response versus conventional HepB-alum in patients with HIV and nonresponse to prior hepatitis B vaccination.

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Associations between self-reported sleep duration and incident cardiovascular diseases in a nationwide prospective cohort study of Chinese middle-aged and older adults

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

PurposeThis study explores the correlation between sleep duration and cardiovascular disease (CVD) among middle-aged and older adults in China. Furthermore, we aim to investigate the association between sleep duration and incident CVD in this population, while assessing potential variations across different age and gender subgroups.MethodsUtilizing data from the nationwide prospective survey of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) conducted in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2018, i

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Achieving Quick Responses in Sickle Cell Anemia With Early, Appropriate Hydroxyurea Dosing, with Abena Appiah-Kubi, MD, MPH

HCPLive

Appiah-Kubi also noted that despite elevated HbF levels, very young children with SCA already had anemia and reticulocytosis.

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Cardiology MCQ: Echo Basics

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

Speed of ultrasound in body tissues is around: A. 20,000 meters per second B. 1500 meters per second C. 340 meters per second D. 10,000 meters per second Correct answer: B. 1500 meters per second Speed of ultrasound is almost that in water, though there is some difference between various tissues. Reflections of ultrasound occur at interfaces between tissues and between blood and tissues, due to the difference in velocity.

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Atogepant Improves Quality of Life in Individuals with Chronic, Episodic Migraine

HCPLive

A recent study examined the phase 3 trials ADVANCE, PROGRESS, and ELEVATE and saw atogepant 60 mg as a preventive migraine treatment improves quality of life and functioning.

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Managing supraventricular tachyarrhythmia in pregnant patients within the emergency department

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundPregnancy increases the risk of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) due to physiological changes. This study reviews the management of SVT in pregnant patients in the emergency department (ED).MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed 15 pregnant patients with SVT treated at Shenzhen Second People's Hospital ED from 2015 to 2023. Treatments included vagal nerve stimulation, pharmacotherapy, esophageal pacing, cardioversion, and radiofrequency ablation.ResultsThe average patient age was 30.3 ye

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2024 State of Lung Cancer: The Hopes and Hurdles of Precision Oncology with Jacob Sands, MD

HCPLive

In this month's episode of Lungcast, Jacob Sands, MD, discusses the American Lung Associations recently newly-released 2024 State of Lung Cancer report.

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Association between trimethylamine N-oxide and prognosis of patients with myocardial infarction: a meta-analysis

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundTrimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) has been widely explored and considered as a biomarker for adverse cardiovascular events. However, the relationships between TMAO adverse cardiovascular events are inconsistent in patients. Therefore, this meta-analysis aimed to estimate association between TMAO levels and the prognosis of patients with myocardial infarction (MI).MethodsWe searched PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from inception to July 2, 2023, to retrieve all rele

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Early-Stage vs Advanced CKD Treatment

HCPLive

Panelists discuss the treatment options available for patients with early-stage versus advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and how these options should be tailored to individual patient conditions, as well as the mechanism of action of nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) such as finerenone and their comparison to other treatment modalities.

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Influence of remnant lipoprotein particle cholesterol on non-target lesions progression in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundLow-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) is the primary lipid therapy target for coronary artery disease (CAD) patients after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, progression of coronary atherosclerosis occurs even LDL-C controlled well, some potentially important factors have been overlooked.ObjectiveThis study aims to elucidate the relationship between remnant lipoprotein particle cholesterol (RLP-C) and the progression of non-target lesions (NTLs) in patients with w

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Sexual and Physical Assaults are Common Life Stressors for Women in Iceland, Linked to PTSD

HCPLive

A study found 66.4% of participants with probable PTSD had a life stressor of unwanted sexual experiences.

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New York hospital launches heart center expansion

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

Auburn (N.Y.) Community Hospital broke ground on an expansion to its heart institute while launching a $50 million fundraising campaign to support additional improvement projects, according to a Dec. 6 report from The Citizen.

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Highlighting the Danger of SCI Progression during iTTP Remission, with Shruti Chaturvedi, MBSS, MS

HCPLive

Chaturvedi discussed findings from the NeST study at ASH 2024, including an increased risk of stroke in those with silent cerebral infarction progression.

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Pediatric cardiac physicians group joins BayCare

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

Cardiologists from Pediatrix Cardiology Associates and the Tampa Bay Adult Congenital Heart Center have joined Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System's physician practice, BayCare Medical Group.

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Proteinuria Variability and IgAN Diagnosis

HCPLive

Panelists discuss how clinicians determine the significance of proteinuria in assessing patients for potential IgA nephropathy (IgAN), including the levels and patterns that prompt further investigation and the specific diagnostic red flags that may suggest IgAN over other kidney disorders.

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HonorHealth team debuts valve replacement procedure in Arizona

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

A team at HonorHealth Scottsdale (Ariz.) Shea Medical Center performed the state's first tricuspid valve replacement using the Edwards Lifesciences' Evoque system outside of a clinical trial.

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Scientists identify a probable contributor to weakness of the aorta in people with genetic disorder

Science Daily - Heart Disease

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Texas hospital team 1st in US to use new pulsed ablation tech

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

A team at Austin, Texas-based St. David's Medical Center became the first team in the U.S. to use a newly FDA-approved novel pulsed field ablation system to treat patients with atrial fibrillation.

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ACC Practice Made Perfect: Measuring Success in Cardiovascular Strategic Planning

American College of Cardiology

Welcome to the Cardiovascular (CV) Dyad Leadership Strategic Planning Series! In this fourth and final episode, Ms. Ellie Huff will interview Mr. Bart Reeves and Dr. Geoffrey Rose on how to measure and track success after a strategic plan has been developed and implemented within the CV Service Line.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Boosts Risk for Heart Failure, but Not Every Kind

Med Page Today

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Risks Associated With As-Needed BP Medication

American College of Cardiology

What are the risks of as-needed blood pressure (BP) medication administration, either as a one-time dose or recurring pro re nata (PRN), in asymptomatic patients in the hospital setting?

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Implications of Primary Bradycardia in Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

HeartRhythm

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Evidence for Amyloid’s Role in Poststroke Cognitive Impairment

Stroke Journal

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Clinical Management and Transplant Considerations in Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Due to Left Heart Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation: Heart Failure

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Incidence and Predictors of Adverse Events Among Patients Awaiting Left Atrial Appendage Closure

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

This study demonstrated a 6% incidence of adverse events among 265 patients awaiting left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). Prolonged time to LAAC and higher HAS-BLED score independently portended a significantly increased hazard for adverse events. Thoughtful risk stratification and expedited closure are warranted in select patients. Incidence and predictors of adverse events among patients awaiting left atrial appendage closure.

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Ischemic Stroke in Users of Combined Hormonal Contraceptives: A Danish Registry Study

Stroke Journal

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Aerobic Capacity of Adults With Fontan Palliation: Disease-Specific Reference Values and Relationship to Outcomes

Circulation: Heart Failure

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Could a Hypertension Drug Protect Against Post-Stroke Epilepsy?

Med Page Today

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Type A Aortic Dissection After TEVAR for Type B

The American Journal of Cardiology

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What’s New in CT Systems and Scanner Technology: 2025 Edition

Cassling

If its been a few years since your team has opted for a new Computed Tomography (CT) scanner, you might be surprised by the progress the technology has made. New best practices that seek to enhance the patient experience like never before are being deployed regularly not just in large health systems, but even in smaller facilities where a state-of-the-art experience was once out of reach.