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The effect of enhanced external counterpulsation on anxiety and depression in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a randomized controlled trial

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) on anxiety and depression in patients with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF).MethodsA cohort of 100 patients diagnosed with PAF at the Fuzhou First Hospital between January 2023 and June 2024 were enrolled in this study. Patients were randomly assigned to either the control group (n=50) or the EECP group (n=50) in this randomized controlled trial.

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Anxiety, Social Struggles, Coping Strategies in Adults with Food Allergies

HCPLive

A study highlights how food allergies impact adults' mental health and social lives, revealing anxiety, isolation, and the need for better support systems.

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Association between neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio and all-cause mortality in critical patients with coronary artery disease - a study based on the MIMIC-IV database

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundNeutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has been presented as a possible indicator associated with the outcomes of growing patients and an available predictor of inflammation. Nevertheless, just a handful of researches shed light on the association between NLR and the consequences of critical patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). The study aimed to investigate the correlation between NLR and all-cause mortality of short-term and long-term in patients with CAD.MethodsWe obtained obj

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Childhood Cancer Survivors More Likely to Develop Aging-Related Health Conditions

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Survivors of childhood cancer were much more likely to develop an aging-associated health condition before the age of 65, with earlier onset, compared with the general population, according to a modeling study. While 20% of.

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Early experience with a novel transapical transcatheter aortic valve system in patients with severe aortic stenosis: a prospective, multicenter study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

ObjectivesRegistered, prospective, multicenter study of the short-term clinical outcomes of a novel transcatheter aortic valve system (Xcor system, Saint Medical Technology, Inc., Nanjing) to evaluate its safety and efficacy.Methods130 high risk patients with symptomatic severe AS from 11 institutions were treated with the novel Xcor system. All patients were pre-TAVR assessed by transthoracic echocardiography and computed tomography of the aortic valve (AV) and relevant left cardiac and vascula

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Eight ways to reduce your stroke risk—no matter what age you are

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

As a nurse working in a neurocritical care, I witnessed the sudden and devastating effects of stroke on survivors and their caregivers.

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FDA Approves Vutrisiran (AMVUTTRA) for ATTR-CM

HCPLive

The approval expands the indication for vutrisiran, which becomes the first therapeutic approved by the FDA for the treatment of ATTR-CM.

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AI-powered mammograms: A new window into heart health

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Mammograms, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) models, may reveal much more than cancer, according to a new study. The findings highlight how these important cancer screening tools can also be used to assess the amount of calcium buildup in the arteries within breast tissue -- an indicator of cardiovascular health.

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Demystifying a genetic disease of the heart muscle

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Affecting 1 in 500 people, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the walls of the left ventricle, the heart's main pumping chamber, become abnormally thick. "HCM is one of the primary causes of sudden death among young, apparently healthy patients; it is also a frequent cause of heart failure requiring surgery or a transplant," says Dr.

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First Comprehensive Stroke Centers certified in India

American Heart News - Stroke News

DALLAS, March 20, 2025 Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in India and the fifth leading cause of disability.[1] To establish a coordinated system of care for stroke in the country, Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad, Telangana, and Aster Hospital.

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Insomnia can lead to heart issues: Psychologist recommends changes that can improve sleep

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

About 10% of Americans say they have chronic insomnia, and millions of others report poor sleep quality. Ongoing research has found that bad sleep could lead to numerous health problems, including heart disease.

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How Climate Change is Making Allergies Worse—And What Clinicians Can Do

HCPLive

Climate change worsens allergies by lengthening pollen seasons, increasing air pollution, and driving new food allergies. Experts offer strategies for clinicians.

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Simple Dietary Mistake Stopped His Heart: Medical Mystery Solved

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Internal medicine and rheumatology specialist Siobhan Deshauer, MD, unravels a medical mystery. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): Deshauer: Meet Ryan, a 34-year-old project.

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Partial Perforations in LBBAP May Not Carry Higher Risk of Adverse Outcomes

American College of Cardiology

Partial perforations (PP) of the lead helix, a potential complication of left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP), is not associated with a higher risk of adverse clinical outcomes, according to a new study published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.

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Could a Novel Treatment Modality Change the Trajectory of Amyloidosis Care?

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- For U.S. Healthcare Professionals Only Unmet Needs Persist in Amyloidosis Amyloidosis is a group of complex rare diseases caused by abnormal proteins that misfold and clump together to form fibrils that deposit in tissues and.

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AI-powered mammograms provide a new window into heart health

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Mammograms, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) models, may reveal much more than cancer, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25). The findings highlight how these important cancer screening tools can also be used to assess the amount of calcium buildup in the arteries within breast tissuean indicator of cardiovascular health.

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HCPLive Five - Dermatology Updates at AAD 2025

HCPLive

Counting down the most impactful news at major medical meetings, its the HCPLive Five! This episode highlights 5 key dermatology updates from the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in Orlando.

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Colorectal cancer linked with increased risk of cardiovascular mortality

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

People diagnosed with colorectal cancer are significantly more likely to die of cardiovascular causes than the general population, especially in the first two years after their cancer diagnosis and in people younger than 50, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).

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IV Iron Could Bridge Treatment Gaps for Children With Anemia

HCPLive

A new systematic review finds IV iron effective for iron non-responders but calls for further studies on the causes of oral iron failure.

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Association between triglyceride glucose-body mass index and the trajectory of cardio-renal-metabolic multimorbidity: insights from multi-state modelling

Cardiovascular Diabetology

Although some studies have examined the association between the triglyceride glucose-body mass index (TyG-BMI) and cardiovascular outcomes in the cardio-renal-metabolic (CRM) background, none have explored its.

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Specific Biologics Linked to Fewer Infections in Older Adults with Psoriasis, PsA

HCPLive

Investigators highlight systemic treatments for psoriatic disease that maintain lower rates of serious infections among older adults suffering from psoriatic disease.

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A smarter way to track heart health with your smartwatch

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

The answer to your heart health may be on your wrist, a new study suggests. Researchers have developed a new way to assess cardiovascular health based on information routinely collected by smartwatches, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).

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Complete congenital pericardial defect found during S1 + 2 segment excision of the left upper lung by single-aperture thoracoscopy: a case report

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Background Congenital pericardial defect (CPD) is a rare congenital heart malformation with atypical clinical symptoms. Case presentation The 69-year-old woman was referred because a 23-mm mixed ground glass shadow was found in the apicoposterior segment (S1 + 2) of the left lung. The S1 + 2 segment excision of the left upper lung was performed under uni-portal fluorescence thoracoscopy.

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Bilateral ovary removal increases heart failure risk

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Women of childbearing age who had both ovaries removed in a procedure called bilateral oophorectomy were more likely to develop heart failure later in life, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).

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Paravertebral block analgesia during surgical stabilization for rib fractures patients under conscious state: a single-arm, pilot study and post-hoc analysis

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Paravertebral block (PVB) is commonly used for analgesia postoperatively while rarely as anesthesia during surgical stabilization for rib fractures. This study aimed to explore the feasibility and safety of PV.

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Accelerometer-derived “weekend warrior” physical activity pattern and incident type 2 diabetes

Cardiovascular Diabetology

The guidelines provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend a minimum of 150 min/week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for optimal overall health benefits. However, it remains uncl.

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FDA Approves Guselkumab (Tremfya) For Crohn Disease

HCPLive

The approval for moderately to severely active Crohn disease marks the fourth indication for Johnson and Johnson's IL-23 inhibitor.

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Association of triglyceride-glucose index trajectories with the risk of worsening heart failure in elderly patients with chronic heart failure and type 2 diabetes: a competing risk analysis

Cardiovascular Diabetology

The triglyceride-glucose index serves as a dependable biomarker for gauging insulin resistance linked to cardiovascular disease. Our study was designed to investigate how the trajectory of the triglyceride-glu.

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Considerations for Effectively Managing Wilson Disease, with Michael Schilsky, MD

HCPLive

Schilsky provides an overview of Wilson disease and describes optimal management strategies, highlighting the importance of early detection and intervention.

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The impact of hypercortisolism beyond metabolic syndrome on left ventricular performance: a myocardial work analysis

Cardiovascular Diabetology

Endogenous Cushing's syndrome (CS) is characterized by an unfavorable cardiovascular (CV) and metabolic risk profile, but the potential adverse effects of hypercortisolism on myocardial function are not well k.

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Managing Alcohol Use Disorder in Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease, with Mack Mitchell, MD

HCPLive

Mitchell describes the paradox hepatologists face in the management of ALD and the importance of early intervention for improving outcomes.

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Transit time flow management as a management strategy in high-risk groups undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

We evaluated the surgical outcomes in three groups of individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and on (ONCAB) vs. off-pump (OPCAB) coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). We als.

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Additional Data Needs for BTK Inhibitors in CSU

HCPLive

Panelists discuss how future research should focus on identifying biomarkers for patient selection, understanding long-term safety profiles, exploring combination therapy approaches, and determining optimal treatment duration with Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors in chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).

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Quality of life and compensatory hyperhidrosis following thoracoscopic sympathectomy: a retrospective cohort study

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Palmar hyperhidrosis (PH), characterized by excessive palm sweating, significantly impacts quality of life (QOL) in affected individuals, particularly young adults. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of.

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Evolving Paradigm for CSU Treatment

HCPLive

Panelists discuss how Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors could transform chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) treatment by offering a targeted oral therapy option that works rapidly across both autoallergic and autoimmune subtypes, potentially providing an effective alternative before escalating to biologics or immunosuppressants.

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Combined Pulsed Field Ablation and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion – A Multicenter Comparative Study

HeartRhythm

Combining pulsed field ablation (PFA) and left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) to one procedure is appealing for atrial fibrillation treatment.

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Colonoscopy’s Role in CRC Screening, The Importance of Adequate Bowel Preparation

HCPLive

In the opening segment of this 6-part RX Review, experts discuss new USMSTF guidance on bowel preparation for colonoscopy.

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