Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Written by Pendell Meyers First try to interpret this ECG with no clinical context: The ECG shows an irregularly irregular rhythm, therefore almost certainly atrial fibrillation. After an initially narrow QRS, there is a very large abnormal extra wave at the end of the QRS complex. These are Osborn waves usually associated with hypothermia. There is also large T wave inversion and long QT.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As opposed to the sensory perception of the external world, interoception is the sensing of internal body signals, which informs the brain about the state of the body. Rhythmic bodily processes such as breathing, the heartbeat, or the pulsing of the gut may help keep brain activity organized. Indeed, it seems that how we think and see the world is affected by our heartbeat.

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HCPLive

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Obesity was linked to an increased risk of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and hypertensive nephropathy, with further analysis revealing its impact on the risk of developing end-stage kidney disease.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Chemotherapy can be toxic to heart cells. To help protect the hearts of cancer patients, Cedars-Sinai investigators have created a three-dimensional "heart-on-a-chip" to evaluate drug safety. In a study published in the journal Lab on a Chip, they show that the heart-on-a-chip, created using stem cells, accurately predicts the effects of drugs on human heart cells.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 02/02/2024 - 17:02 February 2, 2024 — Biosense Webster, Inc. , a global leader in cardiac arrhythmia treatment and part of Johnson & Johnson MedTechi , revealed findings from a company-funded study of real-world data. Titled "Real-world Data Affirms Safety and Effectiveness of Low/Zero Fluoroscopy Atrial Fibrillation Ablation," the study was presented as a late-breaker at the 29th Annual International AF Symposium.

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HCPLive

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Study presented at ISC 2024 suggests Black women with hypertension before age 35 face a 3-fold increase in risk of stroke while hypertension before 45 linked to doubling in stroke risk.

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Med Page Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the Evoque tricuspid valve replacement system as the first transcatheter treatment for tricuspid regurgitation (TR), Edwards Lifesciences announced. Evoque gained an indication for severe TR that is symptomatic.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart disease refers to a range of conditions, of which many can be prevented or treated by making healthy lifestyle choices.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Photo: Edwards Lifesciences milla1cf Fri, 02/02/2024 - 09:33 February 2, 2024 — Edwards Lifesciences Corporation announced the company’s EVOQUE tricuspid valve replacement system is the first transcatheter therapy to receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of tricuspid regurgitation (TR). The EVOQUE system is indicated for the improvement of health status in patients with symptomatic severe TR despite optimal medical therapy (OMT), for whom tricuspid valve re

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As people age, many start to experience more aches and pains throughout their bodies. While many symptoms can be chalked up to the natural aging process, it's important to pay special attention to the cardiovascular system.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The American College of Cardiology’s Cardiac Oncology Conference, “Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient,” will be held in Washington, D.C., Feb. 9-11, 2024. The event is offered as an interdisciplinary and interspecialty course to provide clinicians and researchers with the tools needed to improve the cardiovascular (CV) health of cancer patients in everyday practice.

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Med Page Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Extreme heat and wildfire smoke are independently harmful to the human body, but together their impact on cardiovascular and respiratory systems is more dangerous and affects some communities more than others. A study published.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Webinar Latin Heart Rounds: Rounds on a Patient with Barlow’s Disease and Annular Disjunction kchalko Fri, 02/02/2024 - 09:56 March 1, 2024 Image International experts from Latin America, Europe and the U.S. will provide up-to-date insights on the management of patients with Barlow’s disease with mitral valve prolapse and annular disjunction. The discussion will be based on a real patient undergoing mitral valve repair and having long-term follow-up for that condition.

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HCPLive

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The FDA approval of Edwards Lifesciences EVOQUE tricuspid valve replacement system for treatment of symptomatic severe tricuspid regurgitation is the first of its kind for a transcatheter therapy.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This case was sent by Dr. Jean-christophe Reiters, an interventionalist in Belgium. He has been following the blog for 4 years. He has now implemented the Queen of Hearts in his hospital. He wanted to share one of the first cases. A 55 year old with no previous cardiac history presented with 3 hours of chest pain. The pain was persistent and reportedly still present at the time of the ECG.

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The New England Journal of Medicine

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Collaboration between the FDA and other stakeholders could improve the way in which evidence is generated and interventions are developed and implemented to help address common chronic diseases.

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American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

February marks Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable advancements in the care for congenital heart disease (CHD). Historically viewed with a grim outlook, CHD has journeyed from a potentially lethal condition to a chronic disease managed into adulthood.

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Cardiovascular Diabetology

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major global health concern, especially among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Given the crucial role of proteins in various biological processes, this study aimed to e.

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HCPLive

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Our January 2024 psychiatry month in review includes studies finding associations with depression, anxiety, and anorexia nervosa, as well as a phase 3 study looking into long-term safety of olanzapine, samidorphan.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Aims A proportion of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with congenital heart disease (PAH-CHD) do not fit in the current classification. We aimed to analyse the applicability of an adapted clinical classification of PAH-CHD to pediatric patients using the TOPP-1 registry (Tracking Outcomes and Practice in Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension) and focus on atrial septal defects (ASD) and transposition of the great arteries (TGA).

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HCPLive

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

January’s Dermatology Month in Review features 2 major FDA decisions, positive results on a new assessment tool, an evaluation of climate change’s impact on eczema, and more.

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Physiologically Speaking

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Greetings! Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. What if your calendar was the key to living a longer, healthier life? Health and time have always been two sides of the same coin, but we haven’t had the technology to bridge them until now. Zeit Calendar (created by my friend Robby Wade ) seamlessly integrates health, fitness & longevity into your daily life.

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HCPLive

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Although a new study found antidepressants from SSRI or SNRI did not increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke or other serious bleeding in ischemic stroke survivors, the risk increased when taking antidepressants of other classes and anti-platelet medications.

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American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The goal of the ORION-5 trial was to assess the safety and efficacy of inclisiran in lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) among patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

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HCPLive

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The 2021 ACR Guideline for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis provides updated recommendations for the pharmacologic management of RA.

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Cardiovascular Diabetology

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

It has been confirmed that the ApoB/ApoA1 ratio is closely associated with the incidence of cardiometabolic diseases (CMD). However, due to uncontrolled confounding factors in observational studies, the causal.

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HCPLive

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As diabetic retinopathy severity progresses, both vision-related and health-related scales show a significant deterioration in quality of life scores.

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Cardiovascular Diabetology

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in diabetic patients are still suboptimal, and it is unclear if diabetic patients might derive a benefit from the use of drug-coated balloons.

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HCPLive

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Vision screening rates for amblyopia showed substantial increase after photoscreening expansion, but patients who were Asian, Black, and Hispanic were less likely to be screened.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Temporary mechanical circulatory support is a treatment of choice for patients in severe cardiogenic shock. Combining veno-arterial extracorporeal life support (ECLS) with devices that enable left ventricular.

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HCPLive

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Four themes emerged from the data, including the positive impact of exercise on sleep, positive experiences of the exercise intervention, mental health benefits, and achieving empowerment and ownership during the exercise process.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Tumor-like lesions of the trachea are rare and challenging in diagnosis and management. Inflammatory myofibroblastoma, also known as Inflammatory pseudo tumors (IPTs), as well as Rosai Dorfman Disease (RDD) ar.

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HCPLive

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Study results called attention to the negative impact of living in a rural residence and a highly dependent neighborhood on HCV screening by 2 years of age in children born to HCV RNA positive mothers.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has become an indispensable part of cardiothoracic surgery at present and is considered to be a safe procedure, rarely associated with complications. However, TEE may cau.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Webinar Valve Surgery Education in the Era of Transcatheter Therapies kchalko Fri, 02/02/2024 - 09:03 February 29, 2024 During the webinar, healthcare professionals, including surgeons, trainees, and interventional cardiologists, will gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of valve surgery and the role of transcatheter therapies. The expert faculty will explore educational gaps in this space, with the goal of fostering knowledge-sharing and collaboration, ultimately improving pa

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

To investigate the independent risk factors for postoperative prolonged ICU stay in patients with Stanford type A aortic dissection (TAAD) and assess the clinical outcomes of prolonged ICU stay.

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Physiologically Speaking

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

How do you fuel before a workout? DO you fuel before a workout? What does your nutrition during and after a workout look like? Let’s get the conversation started.

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