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Eating meals early could reduce cardiovascular risk

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world according to the Global Burden of Disease study, with 18.6 million annual deaths in 2019, of which around 7.9 are attributable to diet. This means that diet plays a major role in the development and progression of these diseases.

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Dementia-Sleep Link Has a New Twist

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Sleep regularity in midlife and at older ages may be a novel dementia risk factor, data from 88,000 people in Great Britain suggested. Day-to-day consistency in sleep-wake patterns showed a U-shaped association with incident.

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Blood group may predict risk of stroke when receiving COVID-19 Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

A large international research collaboration, led by an academic from Royal Holloway, University of London, found that blood groups could help predict the risk of venous strokes associated with the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

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Experts, Lawmakers Explore Downside of Drug-Price Negotiation

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Potential unintended consequences of Medicare's drug-price negotiation program were examined during a panel discussion hosted by The Hill and sponsored by the Alliance for Aging Research, an industry-funded nonprofit. Wednesday.

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Vegetable Consumption Improves Kidney Function in Elderly Patients

HCPLive

Patients who reported almost daily fresh vegetable consumption had higher eGFR compared to those with occasional consumption and those who consumed salt-preserved vegetables.

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Increased Risk of Heart Rhythm Disruption After COVID-19

DAIC

Ioannis Katsoularis, image courtesy of Klas Sjöberg milla1cf Thu, 12/14/2023 - 09:23 December 14, 2023 — Individuals infected with COVID-19 are also at an increased risk of suffering from heart rhythm disturbances, such as atrial fibrillation. This is shown in a new study at Umeå University, Sweden , which is one of the largest studies of its kind in the world.

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The triglyceride glucose index trajectory is associated with hypertension: a retrospective longitudinal cohort study

Cardiovascular Diabetology

Previous studies have found that the triglyceride glucose index (TyG index) trajectories are associated with cardiovascular diseases. However, the association between the patterns of TyG index trajectories and.

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FDA-Approved Therapies for Fibromyalgia

HCPLive

An expert rheumatologist reviews the efficacy and safety of the 3 FDA-approved therapies for treating fibromyalgia—pregabalin, duloxetine, and milnacipran.

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Medtronic Creates History with FDA Approval of its Novel PulseSelect Pulsed Field Ablation System to Treat Atrial Fibrillation

DAIC

Medtronic PulseSelect PFA System milla1cf Thu, 12/14/2023 - 13:29 December 14, 2023 — Medtronic plc , a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the PulseSelect Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System for the treatment of both paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation (AF).

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Patients with Burnt-Out Diabetes Exhibit Undiagnosed Hyperglycemia, Study Finds

HCPLive

Continuous glucose monitoring metrics showed that patients with burnt-out diabetes and end-stage kidney disease experience significant undiagnosed hyperglycemia.

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National Cardiogenic Shock Initiative Study Results Show Significant Increase in Heart Attack Survival

DAIC

Henry Ford Health's National Cardiogenic Shock Initiative research team. Image courtesy of Dr. Basir Babar, Henry Ford Health milla1cf Thu, 12/14/2023 - 09:30 December 14, 2023 — Published results of a large, national heart attack study show that patients with a life-threatening complication known as cardiogenic shock survived at a significantly higher rate when treated with a protocol developed by cardiologists at Henry Ford Health , in collaboration with 80 hospitals nationwide.

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Hypothyroidism Significantly Linked to Nephrotic Syndrome

HCPLive

Thyroid dysfunction was greater among patients with more severe CKD coupled with a high urine protein level.

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Mitochondrial transplantation: the advance to therapeutic application and molecular modulation

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Mitochondrial transplantation provides a novel methodology for rescue of cell viability and cell function following ischemia-reperfusion injury and applications for other pathologies are expanding. In this review we present our methods and acquired data and evidence accumulated to support the use of mitochondrial transplantation.

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Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy Has Better Outcomes Than Open Donor Nephrectomy

HCPLive

According to a new study, laparoscopic donor nephrectomy performed better than open donor nephrectomy regarding hospital stay length, urinary catheterization, operating time, and blood loss.

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AMA: Physicians Enthusiastic but Cautious About Healthcare AI

DAIC

Getty Images milla1cf Thu, 12/14/2023 - 09:19 December 14, 2023 — Physicians are enthusiastic about augmented intelligence (AI) - often called artificial intelligence - and its assistive role in health care that enhances human intelligence rather than replaces it, according to a new physician survey by the American Medical Association (AMA). However, the survey findings show we are at a critical juncture with an equal number of physicians excited and concerned about the potential for AI.

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BMI in Late Adolescence Linked to Early Chronic Kidney Disease

HCPLive

These results highlight the potential of preventing increasing CKD burden and of preventing subsequent cardiovascular conditions, especially given current rates of obesity among adolescents.

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Clinical risk associated with COVID-19 among 86000 patients with congenital heart disease

Open Heart

Objective To determine the magnitude of any excess risk of mortality and hospitalisation due to COVID-19 infection in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) in the UK healthcare system. Methods Matched case–control study within the Clinical Practice Research Datalink study of anonymised general practice records in the National Health Service in England.

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First Pulsed Field Ablation Catheter Approved for Afib

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the first pulsed field ablation (PFA) catheter, the PulseSelect PFA system, for the treatment of paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation (Afib), Medtronic announced on Wednesday. Whereas conventional radiofrequency.

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Optimal Management Of Lupus Nephritis

HCPLive

Expert rheumatologists discuss current treatment options for lupus nephritis and emerging therapies with newer mechanisms of action.

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Innovative Imaging Technology Leads Top Trends of 2023

Cassling

What a year it’s been! We continue to be amazed by the imaging teams around the country who commit so much of themselves to improving patient outcomes. It’s why we remain honored to help you celebrate your teams with free resources for National Rad Tech Week and Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month, and it’s why we strive every day to find solutions that will make your lives easier as imaging professionals.

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Study Identifies Incidence, Risk Factors of Acute Kidney Injury in Cancer Patients

HCPLive

Results showed a 50.5% mortality rate among patients with cancer and AKI due to a variety of risk factors, ranging from length of ICU stay to sepsis.

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RNA binding protein IGF2BP2 identified as key player in stress-induced dilated cardiomyopathy

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

A new study has unveiled a discovery regarding the role of RNA binding protein IGF2BP2 in stress-induced heart conditions. Researchers from Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical Center and Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenburg have uncovered the critical role of IGF2BP2.

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Study Validates 2 Formulas Estimating Kidney Function for Adults in Brazil

HCPLive

These data helped to verify the MDRD-4 and CKD-EPI equations’ accuracy in the estimation of GFR among the Brazilian population.

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Current Status and Principles for the Treatment and Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in the Cardiovascular Patient Population: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print. Despite the known higher risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes, the pathophysiology and optimal management of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), a leading complication associated with diabetes, is complex and continues to evolve. Complications of type 2 diabetes, such as DFUs, are a major cause of morbidity and mortality and the leading cause of major lower extremity amputation in the United States.

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Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis Significantly Influences Chronic Kidney Disease Progression

HCPLive

Microbiota-based interventions may be a novel strategy to benefit the mitigation of chronic kidney disease advancement.

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Building a better salt substitute: New formula helps reduce high blood pressure

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Let's face it: Americans eat too much salt. The popular seasoning, also known as sodium chloride, is found in many food favorites, including pizza, chips, burgers, and breads. On average, people consume more than 3,400 milligrams of sodium chloride daily, or roughly over a tablespoon a day, much higher than the under 2,300 milligrams experts recommend.

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How Low is Too Low in LDL-C?

HCPLive

Expert cardiologists discuss if there is such a thing as an LDL that is a too low.

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CMS Pauses AUC Program For Advanced Diagnostic Imaging, Rescinds Current Regulations

American College of Cardiology

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has paused the Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) program for advanced diagnostic imaging and rescinded any current regulations, according to the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule.

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Non Statins Agents for LDL-C Lowering

HCPLive

Dr. Taub and Dr. Patel discuss which non statin agents are available for LDL-C lowering.

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Noninvasive evaluation of pulmonary hypertension using the second heart sound parameters collected by a mobile cardiac acoustic monitoring system

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Background Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is linked to higher rates of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Early diagnosis of PH is important for clinical treatment. The estimated pulmonary artery systolic pressure (ePASP ≥ 35 mmHg) measured by echocardiography helps screen PH patients. In this paper, we report a novel PH screening method through a mobile cardiac acoustic monitoring system.

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Ziltivekimab May Help Anemia Management in CKD Patients

HCPLive

A new study demonstrated hemoglobin levels significantly increased with ziltivekimab, showing the monoclonal antibody has the potential to serve as a new treatment method for anemia.

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Association of typical atrial flutter and cavotricuspid isthmus ablation on clinical recurrence after cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Typical atrial flutter commonly occurs in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Limited information exists regarding the effects of concurrent atrial flutter on the long-term outcomes of rhythm control. This study investigated the association between concurrent typical atrial flutter and cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI) ablation and the recurrence of atrial arrhythmia.

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NYU Langone taps system director of cardio-oncology

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

NYU Langone Health in New York City has appointed Michelle Bloom, MD, as system director of its cardio-oncology program, effective Dec. 1.

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Bivalirudin-hydrogel coatings of polyvinyl chloride on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for anticoagulation

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Introduction Thromboembolic events associated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in clinical treatment are typical. Heparin coating has been widely employed as a surface modification strategy for ECMO tubes. However, its clinical application is often accompanied by unavoidable complications due to its mechanism of action. As a direct thrombin inhibitor with a single target, Bivalirudin (BV) has exhibited a lower incidence of adverse events and superior pharmacokinetic performance co

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ACCEL Lite: Top Takeaways from 2023: Heart Failure with Clyde Yancy MD, MSc, FACC

American College of Cardiology

In this interview, Clyde Yancy MD, MSc, FACC, and Alison L. Bailey MD, FACC, discuss the Top Takeaways from 2023 in Heart Failure.

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Comparison of the value of various complex indexes of blood cell types and lipid levels in coronary heart disease

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Background Inflammation and lipid infiltration play crucial roles in the development of atherosclerosis. This study aimed to investigate the association between various complex indexes of blood cell types and lipid levels with the severity of coronary artery stenosis and their predictive value in coronary heart disease (CHD). Methods The retrospective study was conducted on 3,201 patients who underwent coronary angiography at the Department of Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University.

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Recurrent Neural Network Model Predicts CKD Progression Using Longitudinal eGFR

HCPLive

The new model outperformed existing measures of CKD progression based on longitudinal eGFR data alone and saw further improvements in AUROC with the inclusion of additional clinical variables.

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