Ken Grauer, MD

MAY 31, 2024

I was sent the ECG in Figure-1 — without the benefit of any history. Is this VT? What is the 1st thing — that YOU would do? Figure-1: I was sent this ECG without any history. Is this VT? MY Thoughts on Today’s CASE: As tempting as it might be to reach for the defibrillator on seeing the ECG shown in Figure-1 — My initial reaction was different. At 1st glance , my impression from seeing ECG #1 — was that the rhythm is very fast and irregular — with a highly variable QRS morphology — and, without

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Med Page Today

MAY 30, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Preeclampsia raised the risk of young-onset dementia, a prospective study of nearly 2 million women in France showed. Compared with pregnancies without hypertensive disorders, preeclampsia more than doubled the risk of dementia.

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ECG Cases

MAY 28, 2024

Once the diagnosis of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) has been made, our job is not done. Mortality in SAH patients can be up to 30% even without neurological deficit. Paying attention to the time-sensitive details of ED management of SAH patients can have a significant impact on their outcome. In this second part of our 2-part podcast series on subarachnoid hemorrhage with Dr.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 27, 2024

Written by Jesse McLaren, with a very few edits by Smith A 60-year-old presented with chest pain. The ECG did not meet STEMI criteria, and the final cardiology interpretation was “ST and T wave abnormality, consider anterior ischemia”. But are there any other signs of Occlusion MI? There’s only minimal ST elevation in III, which does not meet STEMI criteria of 1mm in two contiguous leads.

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American Heart News - Heart News

MAY 29, 2024

Research Highlights: The benefits gained from better heart health may be related to a process involved in the aging of the body and its cells, researchers found in a study of more than 5,000 adults with a mean age of 56 years. People with rapid cell.

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Med Page Today

MAY 26, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- For the past year and a half, Tandra Cooper Harris and her husband, Marcus, who both have diabetes, have struggled to fill their prescriptions for the medications they need to control their blood sugar. Without semaglutide.

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DAIC

MAY 31, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 05/31/2024 - 07:00 May 31, 2024 — In the United States there are over 8 million active athletes. Given the rapid expansion of sports cardiology, cardiovascular care teams must understand contemporary care and practice management strategies for all athletes—from the elite to the exercise enthusiast. The ACC Care of the Athletic Heart conference , taking place in Washington, on June 6-8, aims to provide clinicians with guideline-driven, practical, cardiovascular care strategies to im

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HCPLive

MAY 29, 2024

Brendon Neuen, MBBS, PhD, joins the podcast to discuss the latest updates in nephrology, including the landmark FLOW trial.

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Kidney Disease 135

Med Page Today

MAY 30, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- In this exclusive video interview, Jeremy Faust, MD, editor-in-chief of MedPage Today, and Jerome Adams, MD, MPH, discuss Adams' recent emergency department (ED) bill and the many factors that can lead to a patient's "financial.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

MAY 28, 2024

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men, and being a father may put men at an even greater risk of poor heart health later in life, reports a new study. The study of 2,814 men between the ages of 45 and 84 found cardiovascular health in older age was worse for fathers compared to non-fathers. Study participants' heart health was rated based on their diet, physical activity, smoking habits, weight, blood pressure, and level of lipids and glucose in their blood.

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DAIC

MAY 30, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 05/30/2024 - 10:31 May 30, 2024 — Stereotaxis , a pioneer in surgical robotics for minimally invasive endovascular intervention, announced the successful treatment of the first heart rhythm patients by Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) utilizing the advanced Genesis Robotic Magnetic Navigation System. PPMC, part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, renowned for advanced clinical research, innovation, and compassionate patient care, stands at the forefront as the

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HCPLive

MAY 29, 2024

In honor of World Digestive Health Day, this feature examines the growth of intestinal ultrasound in IBD care in the US and how it aligns with STRIDE-II guidance.

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Med Page Today

MAY 31, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Hospitalization and death were markedly more common among rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients experiencing more pain and worse self-assessed health, analysis of a prospective Australian registry showed. With 806 RA patients stratified.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

MAY 29, 2024

The benefits gained with higher lifestyle scores may be associated with the positive influence of heart disease risk factors on the aging of the body and its cells, finds a new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association

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DAIC

MAY 30, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 05/30/2024 - 10:22 May 30, 2024 — A recent study published in the European Heart Journal highlights the significant enhancements that the Kosmos ultrasound system, developed by EchoNous , brings to cardiac evaluations for chemotherapy patients. This AI-powered device enables even non-expert ultrasound users, such as junior oncologists and nurses, to accurately and swiftly assess left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), a crucial indicator of heart health and a critical measure

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HCPLive

MAY 31, 2024

Diagnostic tests for anemia etiology are infrequently ordered, leading to a significant majority of patients with CKD receiving inadequate treatment.

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Med Page Today

MAY 28, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Whether fish oil supplements hurt or help may depend on the person's existing cardiovascular health. (BMJ Medicine) Statins were consistently associated with reduced cardiovascular risks for those older than 85 without excess.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MAY 26, 2024

ACE2 is the earliest receptor discovered to mediate the entry of SARS-CoV-2. In addition to the receptor, it also participates in complex pathological and physiological processes, including regulating the RAS system, apelin, KKS system, and immune system. In addition to affecting the respiratory system, viral infections also interact with cardiovascular diseases.

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DAIC

MAY 31, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 05/31/2024 - 06:00 May 31, 2024 — InfoBionic.ai and HBox.ai announced a groundbreaking partnership that brings together the leading AI-driven technology platforms from both companies to offer the first comprehensive cardiovascular care solution for the "Cardiology Clinic of the Future." HBox.ai, known for its unique "Virtual Clinic in a Clinic" model, provides an AI-driven technology platform and services enabling cardiology practices to offer virtual care services to their pa

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HCPLive

MAY 27, 2024

An analysis of more than 800 IgAN patients treated from 2002-2021 provides an overview of factors associated with anmeia as well as its impact on pgronosis.

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Kidney Disease 111

Med Page Today

MAY 31, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Tirzepatide (Zepbound) was effective at reducing body weight in Chinese adults with lower cutoffs for overweight or obesity, the SURMOUNT-CN trial reported. In the study of 210 adults without diabetes, participants on tirzepatide.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 29, 2024

Written by Pendell Meyers Two patients with acute chest pain. Do either, neither, or both have OMI and need reperfusion? Patient 1: Patient 2: Patient 1: A man in his 40s with minimal medical history presented with acute chest pain radiating to his R shoulder. Triage ECG: Click here to sign up for Queen of Hearts Access Three serial troponins were all undetectable.

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DAIC

MAY 31, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Fri, 05/31/2024 - 09:43 May 31, 2024 — Johnson & Johnson announced it has completed its acquisition of Shockwave Medical. Shockwave is now part of Johnson & Johnson and will operate as a business unit within Johnson & Johnson MedTech. Joaquin Duato , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson, said, “Through Innovative Medicine and MedTech, Johnson & Johnson is transforming the trajectory of cardiovascular disease, one of the leading causes of death globally.

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HCPLive

MAY 26, 2024

The phase 2 NOBLE trial shows pegcetacoplan reduces disease activity in post-transplant C3G and IC-MPGN, with benefits persisting through the 40-week double-blind period.

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Med Page Today

MAY 29, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- An RNA interference therapy, targeting ANGPTL3 in the liver, drastically reduced fasting triglycerides in people with mixed hyperlipidemia, the ARCHES-2 trial showed. Used atop usual statins and other medications, zodasiran.

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Heart Sisters

MAY 26, 2024

Female heart patients would love to believe that all cardiologists are "extremely well prepared" to assess our cardiovascular risks - but is that true?

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DAIC

MAY 28, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 05/28/2024 - 07:00 May 28, 2024 — Yoga focused on breathing, meditation, and relaxation is linked with symptom improvement in patients with heart failure, according to research presented at Heart Failure 2024 , a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). 1 “Patients who practiced yoga on top of taking their medications felt better, were able to do more, and had stronger hearts than those who only took drugs for their heart failure,” said study author Dr.

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HCPLive

MAY 31, 2024

Van der Kolk discusses the long-term outlook of MDMA in patients with PTSD and what further outcomes he'd like to see explored in the space.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

MAY 30, 2024

A mouse study of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) found male-female differences at the cellular level. The findings could have implications for how HFpEF is treated in women compared to men.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MAY 30, 2024

Adult congenital heart disease Pregnancy Transition of care Challenges heart failure.

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Cardiology Update

MAY 27, 2024

EuroPCR is the annual official congress of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EACPI). EuroPCR 2024 was held 14-17 May in Paris, France. In this episode Dr. Chadi Alraies discusses the top 10 sessions from EuroPCR 2024. For more cardiology research news join our newsletter or follow us on Twitter , Facebook , LinkedIn or Instagram.

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HCPLive

MAY 25, 2024

Atrasentan significantly reduces proteinuria in patients with IgA nephropathy, showing a 36.1% reduction compared to placebo at 36 weeks.

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Nature Reviews - Cardiology

MAY 29, 2024

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 30 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01038-6 In this Review, the authors describe the changes in metabolism that predispose individuals to developing atrial fibrillation (AF) and highlight the potential of available and emerging therapeutic strategies that target metabolic remodelling to treat AF.

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Cardiovascular Diabetology

MAY 26, 2024

Stress hyperglycemia, which is associated with poor prognosis in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), can be determined using the stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR). Impaired left ventricular functio.

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NEJM Journal Watch - Cardiology

MAY 29, 2024

In a randomized trial, semaglutide accomplished this goal, but its clinical benefit was driven largely by fewer cardiovascular-related deaths.

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HCPLive

MAY 30, 2024

The new psychedelic CPT codes, effective January 1, 2024, could impact MDMA if approved. The FDA's Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee will discuss MDMA on June 4.

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The New England Journal of Medicine

MAY 29, 2024

A 70-year-old woman with diabetes presented with epigastric pain and vomiting. ECG showed normal sinus rhythm with pathologic Q waves and T-wave inversions in the anterior leads. Ventriculography and echocardiography are shown in videos.

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