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Better Cognitive Outcomes Tied to Vigorous Exercise in Hypertensive Adults

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Vigorous exercise appeared to preserve cognitive function in older adults with hypertension, a post hoc analysis of SPRINT MIND trial data showed. At least one vigorous physical activity session per week reduced the risk of.

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Regenerating damaged heart cells in mice

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Scientists have discovered a way to regenerate damaged heart muscle cells in mice, a development which may provide a new avenue for treating congenital heart defects in children and heart attack damage in adults, according to a new study.

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Women with excess weight as a teen or young adult may have higher stroke risk by age 55

American Heart News - Stroke News

Research Highlights: Women with excess weight at age 14 or 31 may have increased ischemic (clot caused) stroke risk before age 55. The same ischemic stroke risk was not found in men. Losing excess weight after adolescence may not eliminate the stroke.

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Sugar substitute linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Researchers found higher amounts of the sugar alcohol xylitol are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke. The team confirmed the association in a large-scale patient analysis, preclinical research models and a clinical intervention study.

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Increased Heart Risks With Newer Prostate Cancer Drugs, Meta-Analysis Shows

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- The addition of androgen receptor signaling inhibitors (ARSIs) alongside standard androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in advanced prostate cancer was associated with a significantly increased risk of adverse heart events, a systematic.

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Women with excess weight as a teen or young adult may have higher stroke risk by age 55

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Women with excess weight at age 14 or 31 may have increased ischemic (clot caused) stroke risk before age 55. The same ischemic stroke risk was not found in men. Losing excess weight after adolescence may not eliminate the stroke risk.

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Italy’s Pioneering Push for Telemedicine. Supported by AI

Cardiomatics

Italy is pioneering a push for telemedicine and home care in cardiology with the application of groundbreaking new regulation that took effect in January 2024. This is radically simplifying the patient pathway for Electrocardiogram (ECG) tests. As a result, innovative service providers are growing rapidly by leveraging integrated remote monitoring solutions to provide ECGs via extensive pharmacy networks.

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NYC Health + Hospitals receives 3rd award for hypertension care

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

NYC Health + Hospitals has for a third time received an award from HHS for its innovative hypertension care. The New York City public health system is one of 11 organizations in the nation to be recognized, according to a June 5 news release from the system.

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Study: Young Athletes at Risk for Elevated Blood Pressure Rates, Future Cardiovascular Complications

DAIC

Getty Images milla1cf Thu, 06/06/2024 - 21:40 June 6, 2024 — A substantial portion of young athletes are at risk of hypertension, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Care of the Athletic Heart conference , taking place on June 6-8 in Washington. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, occurs in 47% of adults in the U.S., according to CardioSmart.org.

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24 hospitals rated 'A' for cardiologists' experience: Money Magazine

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

Discover the top hospitals for cardiac care according to Money Magazine's 2024 ranking, with 24 receiving an "A+" or "A" for cardiologists' experience.

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Qazi Corner, Edition 6: Bariatric Surgery in Liver Disease, Glucagon, and Cuffitis Outcomes

HCPLive

The second quarterly issue of 2024 reviews outcomes in liver disease after bariatric surgery, glucagon’s role in esophageal impaction management, and outcomes after cuffitis following pouch creation.

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New York hospital continues pause on open-heart surgeries, begins review process

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

Open-heart surgeries at Wynn Hospital in Utica, N.Y., continue to be on hold following an immediate jeopardy citation issued to the facility May 7. The hospital began its 40-day review period this week and surgeries should resume at the end of that time, a spokesperson confirmed to Becker's.

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Dapagliflozin reduces systemic inflammation in patients with type 2 diabetes without known heart failure

Cardiovascular Diabetology

Sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors significantly improve cardiovascular outcomes in diabetic patients; however, the mechanism is unclear. We hypothesized that dapagliflozin improves cardiac outc.

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Excess Apolipoprotein B and Cardiovascular Risk

American College of Cardiology

Is excess apolipoprotein B (apoB) associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI), atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and all-cause mortality?

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Abrocitinib Effective for Patients with Prurigo Nodularis, Chronic Pruritus of Unknown Origin

HCPLive

This analysis looked at the efficacy and safety of 200-mg of orally-administered abrocitinib at a rate of once daily, highlighting the drug’s use among patients with CPUO or PN.

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Phrenic Nerve Stimulation Shows Benefits in Central Sleep Apnea With Heart Failure

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- HOUSTON -- Use of transvenous phrenic nerve stimulation (TPNS) was linked to a five-fold higher chance of better clinical outcomes for patients with central sleep apnea and heart failure, according to a win ratio analysis of.

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Morphea Activity Measure Responsive to Changes in Disease Activity for Localized Scleroderma

HCPLive

The investigators looked at patients whose severity improved based on either the Physician Global Assessment or the modified Localized Scleroderma Severity Index.

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A rare case of left atrial appendage aneurysm

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Left atrial appendage aneurysm is a rare cardiac mass, with only a few cases reported. There are usually no specific symptoms, and a few patients visit the doctor with symptoms.

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Biosimilars Council Encourages FDA to Streamline the Development of Biosimilars

HCPLive

The Council recommends the elimination of unnecessary clinical efficacy trials and establishing global regulatory comparators.

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Dysregulation of long non-coding RNA gene expression pathways in monocytes of type 2 diabetes patients with cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular Diabetology

Monocytes play a central role in the pathophysiology of cardiovascular complications in type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients through different mechanisms. We investigated diabetes-induced changes in lncRNA genes fro.

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The Changing Community-Acquired Pneumonia Landscape with Thomas File, MD, MSc, MACP

HCPLive

File joins Lungcast to review the ATS-IDSA 2019 guideline updates for community-acquired pneumonia, and advances to diagnostics and care.

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Challenges in prompt identification and surgical correction of Marfan Syndrome aortic disease in a middle-income country: a case series study

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Marfan Syndrome is an autosomal dominant disease caused by pathogenetic variants in the FBN1 gene. The progressive dilatation of the aorta and the potential risk of acute aortic syndromes influence the prognos.

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Longitudinal strain correlates with 6-minute walk distance whereas ejection fraction and diastolic parameters do not

Cardiovascular Ultrasound

Impaired functional capacity is a common symptom in patients with heart failure. Standard measures of left ventricular (LV) function, such as ejection fraction (EF) and LV diastolic parameters, do not correlat.

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The influence of low-dose s-ketamine on postoperative delirium and cognitive function in older adults undergoing thoracic surgery

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Postoperative delirium (POD) and cognitive dysfunction (POCD) are common complications following thoracic surgery, particularly in patients aged 65 years and above. These complications can significantly affect.

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Can Mitral Valve Innovators Dig Themselves Out of a Rut?

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- NEW YORK CITY -- Mitral valve technology developers were urged to go back to the drawing board due to current-generation devices not meeting the needs of enough patients with mitral regurgitation (MR), some said. With lots.

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Left atrial volume index and interleukin-6 as predictors for postoperative atrial fibrillation

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common complication after cardiac surgery. However, the predictive value of single indictor still remains controversial. This study aimed to assess the predictive.

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Real-World Insights: Navigating Cardiac Myosin inhibitors in Practice

HCPLive

Anjali Tiku Owens, MD, shares insights into how their institution or clinic implements the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program for mavacamten, detailing the requirements and responsibilities of the patient in the process. Additionally, the expert draws upon their real-world experience with the cardio myosin inhibitor (CMI) in clinical practice, providing valuable perspectives on the practical application of this novel drug class.

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Endovascular repair for thoracic aortic pseudoaneurysm induced by pedicle screw implantation: a case report with 8 years follow-up

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Pedicle screw instrument surgeries can result in the development of aortic pseudoaneurysm, which is a rare yet potentially severe complication; therefore, the purpose of this work is to describe the case of ps.

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Cuff Inflammation Following Pouch Creation and Future Stricture, Fistula Development

HCPLive

Findings suggest cuffitis after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis is linked to long-term complications including strictures and fistulas, potentially contributing to a greater risk of pouch failure.

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A machine learning-derived risk score to predict left ventricular diastolic dysfunction from clinical cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

IntroductionThe evaluation of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) by clinical cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) remains a challenge. We aimed to train and evaluate a machine-learning (ML) algorithm for the assessment of LVDD by clinical CMR variables and to investigate its prognostic value for predicting hospitalized heart failure and all-cause mortality.MethodsLVDD was characterized by echocardiography following the ASE guidelines.

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Taha Qazi, MD: Cuffitis After Pouch Creation and Stricture, Fistula Formation

HCPLive

Qazi discusses implications from a recent study exploring the impact of post-IPAA cuffitis on long-term pouch outcomes and the risk of developing strictures and fistulas.

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Substantial Portion of Young Athletes at Risk For Hypertension

American College of Cardiology

A significant prevalence of elevated blood pressure (BP) measurements was found among young athletes during community heart screenings, according to research presented during ACC's Care of the Athletic Heart conference, held June 6 to 8 in Washington, DC.

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Bariatric Surgery in Patients Hospitalized with Decompensated Cirrhosis: A Nationwide Analysis

HCPLive

The retrospective analysis highlights improved outcomes among patients with obesity and a history of bariatric surgery hospitalized with decompensated cirrhosis.

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Another sweetener linked to increased heart attack, stroke risk

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

A low-calorie sweetener could be linked to nearly twice the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people who consume high levels of it, CNN reported June 6.

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Endotrophin Levels Could Predict Kidney Disease Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes

HCPLive

Alexandra Louise Møller, MS, PhD, discusses the results of a PROVALID analysis examining the predictive value of endotrophin levels for predicting CKD events.

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Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Negatively Impact CV Fellowship Programs?

American College of Cardiology

Medical education was compromised by the COVID-19 pandemic, and most cardiovascular fellowship program directors feel that cardiology fellows’ clinical training, didactic learning, academic productivity and well-being were negatively impacted, according to results from the 4th Annual Cardiovascular Program Director Survey published May 25 in JACC: Advances.

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Combination Bulevirtide, Peginterferon Alfa-2a Therapy Bests Monotherapy for HDV

HCPLive

Phase 2b data show combination bulevirtide and peginterferon alfa-2a therapy resulted in greater percentages of undetectable HDV RNA versus bulevirtide alone.

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