Med Page Today
JUNE 26, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Influenza infection was associated with an increased risk of acute myocardial infarction (MI), especially for those without a prior hospitalization for coronary artery disease (CAD), according to a Dutch observational case series.
DAIC
JUNE 26, 2024
Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, FACC milla1cf Wed, 06/26/2024 - 18:57 June 26, 2024 — The first issue of JACC , the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology , under new Editor-in-Chief Harlan M. Krumholz , MD, SM, FACC, published this week, ushering in a new era of one of the world’s leading scholarly journals. “I envision JACC, with all its strengths, as a transformative platform for building community, elevating strong science, influencing clinical practice, supporting career devel
HCPLive
JUNE 26, 2024
Ensifentrine, a PDE3 and 4 inhibitor from Verona Pharma, was associated with significantly improved lung function and reduced COPD exacerbations over 24 weeks.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JUNE 26, 2024
Dementia risk factors associated with cardiovascular health may have increased over time compared to factors such as smoking and having less education, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
HCPLive
JUNE 26, 2024
These data were identified to expand upon existing information regarding treatment options for facial psoriasis and/or genital psoriasis.
Med Page Today
JUNE 26, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Snapchill recalled all of its canned coffee products distributed nationwide through coffee roasters and retailers due to potential botulinum toxin contamination.
HCPLive
JUNE 26, 2024
Jennifer Goldman, RPh, PharmD, discusses how the pharmacologic advancements in recent years have shifted discussion around lipid, and cardiovascular risk, management in diabetes.
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The New England Journal of Medicine
JUNE 26, 2024
Amyloidosis, a systemic disease that manifests in various ways, should be in the differential diagnosis of unexplained proteinuria, restrictive cardiomyopathy, peripheral and autonomic neuropathy, and hepatomegaly. Treatments are improving.
HCPLive
JUNE 26, 2024
Findings from a 2-year extension of the Plants for Joints randomized controlled trial show promise for the long-term benefits of diet, physical activity, and stress management in RA.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JUNE 26, 2024
The sheer scale of undiagnosed heart valve disease in our aging population has been revealed for the first time, thanks to new research led by the University of East Anglia.
HCPLive
JUNE 26, 2024
Nearly half of patients with CKD presented with iron deficiency at the initial presentation at the nephrology department.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JUNE 26, 2024
When operating on the heart, surgeons may find another issue in the patient. Depending on what they see, the surgical team may address on the secondary condition during the same operation.
HCPLive
JUNE 26, 2024
Positive personality traits and perceived disease impact may play a larger role in explaining sleep disturbances in patients with RA than disease activity, anxiety, or depression.
American College of Cardiology
JUNE 26, 2024
The following are key points to remember from a state-of-the-art review about intravenous (IV) iron repletion for patients with heart failure (HF) and iron deficiency.
HCPLive
JUNE 26, 2024
Patients with RA had a greater risk of delayed cervical cancer screening, and smoking was associated with a decrease in prostate cancer screening in patients with RA.
American College of Cardiology
JUNE 26, 2024
Coronary computed tomography (CCTA), used for first-line investigation of chest pain, has revealed there is a large group of individuals without obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) for whom there is an unclear prognosis and management. Defining inflammatory risk using the perivascular fat attenuation index (FAI) Score has been shown to enhance clinical risk stratification and CCTA interpretation, according to results from the ORFAN study published May 29 in The Lancet.
HCPLive
JUNE 26, 2024
Bruce Strober, MD, PhD, and Linda Stein Gold, MD, provide clinical insights on long-term safety data for deucravacitinib and selecting the right treatment for the right patient.
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
JUNE 26, 2024
Endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) is an alternative technique to obtain the saphenous vein for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. We aimed to evaluate the early and mid-term outcomes of patients wi.
Nature Reviews - Cardiology
JUNE 26, 2024
Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 27 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01059-1 Preliminary experience with the use of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) to treat non-calcific aortic regurgitation has raised concerns about the short-term effectiveness of TAVI in this setting. A deeper understanding of the interaction between transcatheter heart valves and anatomy in patients with non-calcific aortic valve disease, coupled with the introduction of dedicated TAVI devices, is
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
JUNE 26, 2024
Although rare, paradoxical embolism sometimes occurs with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). This study presents a case of PDA-associated paradoxical embolism with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and pulmonary emboli.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JUNE 26, 2024
Hypertension is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and has become a global public health concern. Although hypertension results from a combination of factors, the specific mechanism is still unclear. However, increasing evidence suggests that gut microbiota is closely associated with the development of hypertension.
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
JUNE 26, 2024
Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula (PAVF) is a rare disease, and its symptoms lack specificity. For patients with coronary heart disease(CHD), hypertension and other common cardiovascular diseases, PAVF is easy t.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JUNE 26, 2024
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) significantly contributes to cardiovascular death worldwide. ACS may arise from the disruption of an atherosclerotic plaque, ultimately leading to acute ischemia and myocardial infarction. In the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, inflammation assumes a pivotal role, not solely in the initiation and complications of atherosclerotic plaque formation, but also in the myocardial response to ischemic insult.
HCPLive
JUNE 26, 2024
Dermatologists have a comprehensive discussion on systemic therapies for the treatment of plaque psoriasis, covering monitoring practices, and long term efficacy data for novel oral agent deucravacitinib.
Dr. S. Venkatesan MD
JUNE 26, 2024
Video source and courtesy: Leizhi Ku,, Xiaojing Ma, From the Departments of Radiology (L.K.) and Echocardiography (X.M.), Wuhan Asia Heart Hospital, Wuhan, China Did you guess the diagnosis correctly? It is an acceptable diagnosis, if you thought an anomalous LCA, a LAD CTO or a single coronary artery. But, the true diagnosis is different. It is left main atresia.
HCPLive
JUNE 26, 2024
Robert Sporter, MD, discusses the initial conversations he has with pediatric patients and their parents when considering biologic therapies, addressing the risks associated with not treating the condition, such as compromised lung function and increased steroid use. He emphasizes the importance of communicating a comprehensive treatment plan, including contingencies for cases where a particular therapy may not be effective.
American College of Cardiology
JUNE 26, 2024
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at office measurement vs. ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and its associations with mortality in patients with or without diabetes.
HCPLive
JUNE 26, 2024
The panel discusses the biologic drugs approved for use in children with asthma, including omalizumab, dupilumab, mepolizumab, and the recently approved benralizumab. They share their preferences among these options for improving lung function in pediatric patients.
American College of Cardiology
JUNE 26, 2024
The following are key points to remember from a review on low-dose aspirin for the prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD).
HCPLive
JUNE 26, 2024
A panel of dermatologists have a comprehensive discussion on exciting developments in the treatment of plaque psoriasis, focusing on treatment approaches, patient monitoring strategies, and recent clinical trial data.
American College of Cardiology
JUNE 26, 2024
The goal of the RESPECT-EPA trial was to evaluate icosapent ethyl, a purified eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), compared with control among patients with chronic coronary artery disease treated with statin therapy.
HCPLive
JUNE 26, 2024
Following this post-hoc analysis, additional research may be necessary to assess other safety implications of a dose increase of abrocitinib for atopic dermatitis patients prior to Week 12.
BMH Medical Journal
JUNE 26, 2024
Acute kidney Injury and Venom Induced consumption coagulopathy are known complications of snake bite envenomation. A small subset of such snakebite patients may develop thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) which may go unrecognized if not looked for. If anaemia, thrombocytopenia and renal failure occurs despite normal coagulation parameters, a peripheral smear to look for haemolysis is warranted to identify the condition.
HCPLive
JUNE 26, 2024
Presented at EULAR 2024, a study suggested controlling RA disease activity may be important from a psycho-social perspective.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JUNE 26, 2024
Rates of coronary heart disease in the UK have declined by about 30% over the past two decades, but this has been offset by rising rates of other conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels, finds a study in The BMJ today.
HCPLive
JUNE 26, 2024
Inconsistent estimates of self-reported impairment across surveys could impact surveillance on the size of the population with vision problems.
HeartRhythm
JUNE 26, 2024
Peripheral electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) aims to modulate the central nervous system by activation of key peripheral nerves. This form electro-acupuncture neuromodulation, which holds the potential to foster the development of novel technologies in cardiology, traces its historical roots back to the practice of acupuncture in Chinese Medicine.
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