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Study Links Microaggressions to Higher Post-Birth Blood Pressure

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Photo: American Heart Association tim.hodson Tue, 01/14/2025 - 16:05 Jan. 9, 2025 Gender-based racism through microaggressions may be linked to higher blood pressure postpartum and beyond, according to new research published in Hypertension , a peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. People whorecently gave birthcan be at an elevated risk of developinghigh blood pressure, or postpartum hypertension.

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Heart failure services from the hospital perspective in the UK: a cross-sectional survey

The British Journal of Cardiology

Heart failure (HF) is a significant problem in the UK with variation in services across the country. Here we describe the findings from a cross-sectional survey of HF services in the UK performed between September 2021 and February 2022. Seventy-nine responses describing hospital-based HF services from all devolved countries were received. The clinical lead in 82% of hospitals was a cardiologist with specialist interest in HF.

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Here's What It Will Take to Grow HIV-Positive to HIV-Positive Transplant Access

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- In late November, HHS issued a final rule updating transplant regulations to enable every U.S. transplant center to transplant kidneys and livers from donors with HIV into recipients with HIV -- this is a milestone to be recognized.

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Critical Gaps in FSGS Treatment Highlight Need for New Therapies, with Pipeline Assets from Travere, Vertex, and Dimerix Poised to Address Unmet Needs

HCPLive

US nephrologists estimate half of all FSGS patients are not optimally managed, according to Spherix Global Insights.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Artificial Intelligence–Guided Lung Ultrasound by Nonexperts

JAMA Cardiology

This multicenter validation study evaluates the ability of artificial intelligence to guide acquisition of diagnostic-quality lung ultrasound images by trained health care professionals.

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Low Serum Vitamin D, Zinc Shown to be Risk Factor for Alopecia Areata

HCPLive

These findings suggest that zinc and vitamin D levels may function as a disease severity indicator for patients with alopecia areata.

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Experts Pitch Major Overhaul to How Obesity Is Diagnosed

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Medical experts from around the globe proposed a more nuanced approach to diagnosing obesity that does not rely exclusively on body mass index (BMI) alone. Writing in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, the global commission.

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SING IMT Device Secures Positive 6-Month Data for Late-Stage AMD

HCPLive

Samsara Vision announced the implantable miniature telescope improved distance and near vision 6 months post-surgery for patients with late-stage AMD.

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Risk prediction models for depression in patients with coronary heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundRisk prediction models for depression in patients with coronary heart disease are increasingly being developed. However, the quality and applicability of these models in clinical practice remain uncertain.ObjectiveTo systematically evaluate depression risk prediction models in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD).MethodsDatabases including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, and SinoMed were searched for relevant studies from inception to Septemb

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Some patients still taking daily aspirin to prevent heart attack: 3 notes

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

Despite guideline recommendation changes, some patients are still taking a daily dose of aspirin for prevention of heart attack or stroke, according to a Jan. 13 The Washington Post report.

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What Do We Know About the Pink Flame Retardants Used to Slow the Los Angeles Fires?

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping more than water: Hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant ahead of the flames in a desperate effort to stop them before they destroy.

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Genetic Predisposition to LDL-C and Incident Type 2 Diabetes

JAMA Cardiology

This cohort study uses whole-exome sequencing, genome-wide genotyping, baseline lipid levels, and incident events to assess the association of genetic predisposition to low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels with incident type 2 diabetes risk in adult UK Biobank participants.

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More Data on the Cognitive Safety of Very Low LDL-C Levels

NEJM Journal Watch - Cardiology

In patients achieving a median LDL level of 35 mg/dL, neuropsychological testing found no change in cognitive function after 5 years of follow-up.

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State-of-the-Art Review Examines LAAO as Therapy For Stroke Prevention in Patients With AFib

American College of Cardiology

he utility of left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) as a therapy for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the focus of a State-of-the-Art Review published Jan. 8 in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.

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Equating Office and Ambulatory Blood Pressure

Hypertension Journal

Hypertension, Volume 82, Issue 2 , Page 161-165, February 1, 2025.

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Philips recalls cardiac device software after 2 patient deaths

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

Philips is recalling the software associated with its mobile cardiac outpatient telemetry devices after 109 patient injuries and two patient deaths, a Jan. 13 FDA recall notice said.

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Poor Sleep Quality Linked to Greater Blood Pressure in Adults with Optimal Sleep Duration

HCPLive

Subjective poor sleep quality is tied to greater systolic blood pressure in adults 49 years with optimal sleep duration, compared with adults 50 years.

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LAAO Registry: Racial Disparities in LAAO Use and Outcomes at 1 Year

American College of Cardiology

Among patients undergoing left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), rates of procedural success were similar across racial and ethnic groups, but Black patients had higher rates of death and bleeding at one year, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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Jennifer Flemming, MD: Understanding the Shifting Burden of Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis

HCPLive

Flemming describes increasing rates of AH among adolescents and young adults, with females facing the greatest increases and worse outcomes than males.

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Introducing Dr Paul Foley as a new Editor of the BJC

The British Journal of Cardiology

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Paul Foley (Consultant Cardiologist, Great Western Hospitals, Swindon), as an Editor of The British Journal of Cardiology (BJC) , effective from January 2025. Paul joins Dr Henry Purcell and Professor Terry McCormack, who continue to make invaluable contributions to the journal.

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IV Iron Infusion Cuts Anemia Risk Before Childbirth, Study Finds

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An infusion of ferric carboxymaltose in the third trimester significantly reduced anemia in pregnant women, surpassing the efficacy of iron tablets.

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Study Examines Noncigarette Tobacco Use and Cardiovascular Outcomes

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tim.hodson Tue, 01/14/2025 - 10:11 Jan. 13, A new cohort study among 103,642 adults found that current use of cigars was associated with increased risk of stroke, atrial fibrillation and heart failure, while current pipe use was associated with increased risk of heart failure. Users of smokeless tobacco products had increased risk for myocardial infarction and mortality due to coronary heart disease.

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GLP-1 RAs Provide Greater Hepatic Benefit Than SGLT2is For MASLD, Type 2 Diabetes

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In patients with MASLD and T2D, GLP-1 RA use was linked to a 16% relative risk reduction in major adverse liver outcomes compared with SGLT2i use.

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Transcatheter edge to edge compared with surgery in older patients with degenerative mitral valve regurgitation

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) is an alternative for patients with severe degenerative mitral regurgitation (MR). The objective of this study was to compare the outcomes of surgery and TEER in older.

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Fall Prevention Strategies Needed for Adults With COPD

HCPLive

Within 2 years of death, fall-risk increasing drug burden was associated with greater odds of an injurious fall.

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Evidence and perspectives on miRNA, circRNA, and lncRNA in myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury: a bibliometric study

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

miRNA, circRNA, and lncRNA play crucial roles in the pathogenesis and progression of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MI/RI). This study aims to provide valuable insights into miRNA, circRNA, lncRNA, an.

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Medicare for Renal Denervation; Cardiac Telemetry App Recall; Stroke Flags in Eyes

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will review a potential national Medicare coverage policy for renal denervation for patients with hypertension, Medtronic announced. The FDA said Philips is recalling the monitoring.

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miRNA-541-5p regulates myocardial ischemia–reperfusion injury by targeting ferroptosis

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

This article aims to use high-throughput sequencing to identify miRNAs associated with ferroptosis in myocardial ischemiareperfusion injury, select a target miRNA, and investigate its role in H9C2 cells hypox.

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Oral Candidiasis Associated with Longer Psoriasis Duration, Study Finds

HCPLive

This analysis is described as the first to identify predictive factors of oral candidiasis in individuals with psoriasis who are treated with bimekizumab.

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Ascending aorta dilatation for pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect: a report of three adult cases

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Patients with pulmonary atresia and ventricular septal defect (PA/VSD) are prone to progressive aortic dilation. However, there are relatively few reports of progressive development of aortic aneurysm or aorti.

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Tremfya’s Promising Debut Boosts Momentum for IL-23 Class in Ulcerative Colitis Treatment, According to Spherix Global Insights

HCPLive

Future intensified intra-class competition among Omvoh, Skyrizi and Tremfya is expected as each brand attempts differentiation.

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Is “As-Needed” Blood Pressure Medication Really Needed in Inpatients?

NEJM Journal Watch - Cardiology

Treating inpatients who had asymptomatic BP elevations was associated with risk for acute kidney injury, myocardial infarction, stroke, or death.

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Allegheny Health Network: Restoring Sleep

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A collaborative approach to patient sleep health

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Pregnancy in Adult Congenital Heart Disease

American College of Cardiology

The prevalence of congenital heart disease (CHD) in pregnancy increased by >30% during the 2010s. CHD is now present in approximately 8:10,000 pregnant persons.

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Cardiogenic Shock: A Silent Killer, But Here’s How AHN’s Shock Team Fights Back

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AHN's specialized Shock Team at Allegheny General Hospital works to fight against cardiogenic shock.

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Rivaroxaban Beyond 6 Weeks: Enhancing Outcomes in Isolated Distal Deep Vein Thrombosis

American College of Cardiology

The optimal management of isolated, distal deep vein thrombosis (DVT) remains unclear. Data from recent studies suggest that certain patients may benefit from anticoagulation.