Ken Grauer, MD

JULY 4, 2024

I was sent the ECG in Figure-1 — but without the benefit of any history. QUESTIONS: How would YOU interpret this tracing? WHY do I say there is, "A 2-Part Answer?" Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case. ( To improve visualization — I've digitized the original ECG using PMcardio ). MY Thoughts on Today's CASE: As important as providing a brief, relevant history is for optimal clinical ECG interpretation — Cases like the one today often prove even more educational, because we are not given any

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Nature Reviews - Cardiology

JULY 4, 2024

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 05 July 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01039-5 In this Review, Catapano and colleagues discuss the evidence supporting the LDL cumulative exposure hypothesis and how measuring cumulative LDL exposure can be used to estimate risk and contribute to the prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

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Open Heart

JULY 4, 2024

Background and aims The independent role of body fat distribution and fat-free mass in heart failure (HF) risk is unclear. We investigated the role of different body composition compartments in risk of HF. Methods Present analyses include 428 087 participants (mean age 55.9 years, 44% male) from the UK Biobank. Associations of long-term average levels of body composition measures with incident HF were determined using adjusted Cox proportional hazards regression models.

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HCPLive

JULY 4, 2024

Our dermatology FDA recap for the first half of 2024 includes our top 5 approvals, 3 decisions to watch in the second half of 2024, and a podcast episode with James Del Rosso, DO

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Cardiovascular Diabetology

JULY 4, 2024

Atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) is a non-traditional lipid parameter that can reflect the burden of atherosclerosis. A lipid profile resembling atherosclerosis emerged during pregnancy. Although lipid metabo.

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HCPLive

JULY 4, 2024

The June 2024 gastroenterology month in review highlights FDA news and other pipeline developments in GI as well as the publication of the latest installment of Qazi Corner.

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Cardiovascular Diabetology

JULY 4, 2024

Owing to its unique location and multifaceted metabolic functions, epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is gradually emerging as a new metabolic target for coronary artery disease risk stratification. Microvascular.

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Coronary Artery Disease Ischemia Research 52

DAIC

JULY 4, 2024

The DAIC team wishes you a safe and happy 4th of July!

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HCPLive

JULY 4, 2024

Patients with chronic kidney disease and TSAT levels of 30–40% experienced significantly fewer cardiovascular events than those with TSAT of 20–30%.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JULY 4, 2024

Lung cancer is associated with a high mortality rate worldwide. Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a major subtype of lung cancer. Carboplatin (CBDCA) plus nab-paclitaxel (PTX) has become a standard treatme.

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HCPLive

JULY 4, 2024

Cook explains to HCPLive how elite athletes can optimize sleep for peak performance.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JULY 4, 2024

To compare the treatment outcomes among percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy (PMT) with AngioJet, Catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT), and a combination of both.

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