Sat.May 14, 2022 - Fri.May 20, 2022

article thumbnail

Early-onset cardiac dysfunction following allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Open Heart

Objective Heart failure following allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) is a serious complication that requires early detection; however, the clinical implications of early-onset cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD) following allo-HSCT remain unclear. We investigated the determinants and prognostic impact of early-onset CTRCD in allo-HSCT recipients.

article thumbnail

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

EMS 12-Lead

David Didlake Firefighter / Paramedic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner @DidlakeDW Peer review and commentary by Dr. Steve Smith [link] @SmithECGblog It is early-summer, approximately 1330 hours, no cloud cover overhead, and 86 degrees with high humidity. A 59 y/o Female calls 911 for crushing chest discomfort and difficulty breathing. Fire/EMS personnel find her laying supine on the kitchen floor, awake and verbal, although acutely ill.

article thumbnail

Chest pain, shortness of breath, T wave inversion, and rising troponin in a young healthy runner.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Written by Pendell Meyers, edits by Smith and Grauer A man in his late 20s with history of asthma presented to the ED with a transient episode of chest pain and shortness of breath after finishing a 4-mile run. He typically runs 4 to 8 miles per day. This episode was unusual to him because he was still "huffing and puffing" about 30 minutes after finishing his strenuous run in the outdoor heat.

article thumbnail

FAQs about the Cardiology Recertification Exam

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

Cardiologists are required to complete recertification as part of their requirements to remain a practicing physician. The Cardiovascular Disease Maintenance of Certification Exam can be difficult, with a pass rate in 2021 of 88%. What are some things you need to know before you sit for the exam? Here are some common questions surrounding the Cardiology MOC Exam: When is the Cardiology MOC exam offered?

article thumbnail

Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

article thumbnail

What is Door-to-Balloon Time?

Penn Heart and Vascular Blog

Mission: Lifeline is helping transform care for heart attack patients by speeding up the treatment process to save valuable heart cells.

article thumbnail

Management of asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Open Heart

Objectives The management of severe aortic stenosis mandates consideration of aortic valve intervention for symptomatic patients. However, for asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis, recent randomised trials supported earlier intervention. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate all the available data comparing the two management strategies.

More Trending

article thumbnail

4 Myths about Heart Murmurs

Penn Heart and Vascular Blog

Heart murmurs are not always a warning sign of danger. But it is important to determine their cause and have them followed.

40
article thumbnail

5 Tips for Exercise with Heart Failure

Penn Heart and Vascular Blog

Exercise can improve the strength and efficiency of the body and boost the quality of life for patients living with heart failure.

article thumbnail

5 Ways to Care for Your Aortic Valve

Penn Heart and Vascular Blog

The aortic valve is the largest of the heart's 4 valves and controls how blood is pumped from the left ventricle into the aorta. Learn how to keep it healthy.