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ECG Blog #434 — WHY Did this Patient Arrest?

Ken Grauer, MD

The ECG in Figure-1 — was obtained from a middle-aged man who presented to the ED ( E mergency D epartment ) in cardiac arrest. ROSC ( R eturn O f S pontaneous C irculation ) was obtained — and ECG #1 was recorded. In view of this history — How would YOU interpret the ECG in Figure-1 ? Should you activate the cath lab? Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case. ( To improve visualization — I've digitized the original ECG using PMcardio ).

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New heart disease risk tool finds 40% fewer people need statins: Study

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

New study suggests that 40% fewer people may need statins for heart disease prevention, according to a risk assessment published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Amino Acid Infusion Before Cardiac Surgery Reduced Acute Kidney Injury

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- An amino acid infusion reduced the occurrence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in adults undergoing elective cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, the randomized PROTECTION trial showed. Among over 3,500 patients, in-hospital.

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Risk of Malignancy, Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis

HCPLive

These findings, presented at RAD 2024, highlight risk of atopic dermatitis patients for developing various cancers as well as major adverse cardiovascular events.

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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!

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Selected startups will advance technology-driven improvements in heart and brain health

American Heart News - Heart News

DALLAS, June 13, 2024 — The American Heart Association, through its Center for Health Technology and Innovation (the Center), has selected five companies to participate in the American Heart Association Heart and Brain Health Accelerator. The AHA.

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Breakthrough in predicting sudden cardiac death

Science Daily - Heart Disease

A new computational method developed by physicists can be used to estimate the risk of sudden cardiac death from a one-minute heart rate measurement at rest. The study was carried out in interdisciplinary collaboration between cardiology and computational physics.

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NEW DATE! Webinar on Optimizing Structural Heart Workflows

DAIC

tim.hodson Tue, 06/11/2024 - 17:21 On July 16, Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology will present a webinar on "Maximizing Structural Heart Workflows: Harnessing the Power of CVIS and AI." The webinar will take place at 1 p.m. eastern time and is sponsored by Optum. Omer Schalit–Cohen , chief product officer at Optum’s Healthcare Enterprising Imaging business unit, will be the presenter.

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Combined associations of visceral adipose tissue and adherence to a Mediterranean lifestyle with T2D and diabetic microvascular complications among individuals with prediabetes

Cardiovascular Diabetology

It’s unclear if excess visceral adipose tissue (VAT) mass in individuals with prediabetes can be countered by adherence to a Mediterranean lifestyle (MEDLIFE).

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Study on architecture of heart offers new understanding of human evolution

Science Daily - Heart Disease

An international research team has uncovered a new insight into human evolution by comparing humans' hearts with those of other great apes.

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Postpartum Readmissions Up With High Blood Pressures Lingering From Pregnancy

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- The myriad rehospitalizations required by women with ongoing hypertension in the postpartum period signaled a need to better manage these patients, researchers said. Among people with new-onset hypertensive disorder of pregnancy.

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FDA Announces Teleflex/Arrow International Recall Arrow FiberOptix and UltraFlex Intra-Aortic Balloon (IAB) Catheter Kits

DAIC

milla1cf Thu, 06/13/2024 - 15:08 June 13, 2024 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) announced that Teleflex , and their subsidiary Arrow International , are recalling the Arrow FiberOptix Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit and Arrow UltraFlex Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kits after finding that a manufacturing error may cause the catheter’s balloon to become overtwisted.

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FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Elafibranor (Iqirvo) for PBC

HCPLive

The accelerated approval is based on data from the phase 3 ELATIVE trial demonstrating a reduction in alkaline phosphatase with elafibranor.

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Does a beet a day keep heart disease away?

Science Daily - Heart Disease

After women go through menopause, their risk of heart disease increases dramatically. Researchers studied whether beetroot juice, which is rich in nitrate, can improve how blood vessels function. The results showed that daily consumption of beetroot juice by postmenopausal women may improve blood vessel function enough to reduce future heart disease risk.

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What if your system adopted the recommendation that a computer "normal" ECG need not be shown to the doctor?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Written by Pendell Meyers with edits by Smith. Sent by anonymous A man in his 40s with no previous heart disease presented within 30 minutes of onset of acute chest pain that started while exercising. There was associated shortness of breath and left arm radiation. This Triage ECG (ECG #1) was recorded on a chest pain patient at triage at 1906 (top highest quality image, bottom photo including computer algorithm interpretation): "Sinus rhythm, normal ECG" (This was performed on a Mortara machine

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Columbia Cardiology Launches New Mitral & Tricuspid Center

DAIC

Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Division of Cardiology has announced its launch of the Mitral & Tricuspid Center. Susheel K. Kodali, MD, pictured here, is one of the members of its leadership team, and director of the Structural Heart and Valve Center at CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Image courtesy: CUIMC christine.book Tue, 06/11/2024 - 07:04 June 11, 2024 — Columbia University Irving Medical Center ’s CUIMC Division of Cardiology has launched the Mitral & Tricuspid Center, a

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New Insight: A Look at the OcuLenz with Michael Freeman, CEO of Ocutrx

HCPLive

Michael Freeman joins Veeral Sheth, MD to discuss the history of Ocutrx, its OcuLenz and OR-Bot products, and what he envisions in the next decade at the company.

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Study reveals target for reversing scar tissue after heart attack

Science Daily - Heart Disease

New research discovers a potential path to prevent permanent scarring and heart failure following a myocardial infarction.

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Postpartum Ambulatory Blood Pressure and New-Onset Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

JAMA Cardiology

This cohort study examines risk factors and characterizes outcomes for postpartum individuals with ongoing hypertension and severe hypertension following hospital discharge through a hospital system’s remote blood pressure management program.

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Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Performs Landmark Heart Valve Surgery

DAIC

milla1cf Mon, 06/10/2024 - 17:58 June 10, 2024 — Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute has successfully completed the first commercial tricuspid clip procedure in the Carolinas, performed in May at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the treatment of tricuspid regurgitation (TR), offering new hope to patients who are not candidates for traditional open-heart surgery.

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Health, Economic Burden of Comorbid Gout, CKD Projected to Increase Through 2035

HCPLive

Findings highlight an urgent need for improved gout management strategies to reduce costs, improve quality of life, and reduce gout symptoms in patients with comorbid gout and CKD.

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Novel radiotracer produces high quality images of 'Alzheimer's disease of the heart'

Science Daily - Heart Disease

A newly developed radiotracer can generate high quality and readily interpretable images of cardiac amyloidosis, a condition referred to as the 'Alzheimer's disease of the heart.' As the first amyloid-specific and pan-amyloid binding radiotracer designed for planar and SPECT/CT imaging, 99mTc-p5+14 could play an important role in early detection and treatment of cardiac amyloidosis.

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Plant-based ultra-processed foods linked with higher risk of cardiovascular disease

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

New analysis of the health impacts of plant-based ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has found they may pose a higher risk for cardiovascular diseases compared to less-processed plant-based foods.

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Medtronic Launches the Avalus Ultra Valve Engineered for Ease of Use at Implant and Lifetime Patient Management

DAIC

Getty Images milla1cf Thu, 06/13/2024 - 20:38 June 13, 2024 — Medtronic plc, a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced the launch of its latest innovation in cardiac surgery, the Avalus Ultra valve. This next-generation surgical aortic tissue valve is designed to facilitate ease of use at implant and lifetime patient management. It’s an excellent choice for cardiac surgeons and their patients seeking an aortic valve solution that can be fit for the future, right from the start.

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Study Links Atopic Dermatitis to 36% Increase in Risk of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers

HCPLive

Study from RAD 2024 finds 36% higher risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer in patients with atopic dermatitis relative to matched controls.

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New AI tool finds rare variants linked to heart disease in 17 genes

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Using an advanced artificial intelligence tool, researchers have identified rare coding variants in 17 genes that shed light on the molecular basis of coronary artery disease (CAD), the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The discoveries reveal genetic factors impacting heart disease that open new avenues for targeted treatments and personalized approaches to cardiovascular care.

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The New Era of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Expanding Access and Improving Outcomes

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

In the fast-evolving world of medical technology, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are making headlines. Recent over-the-counter (OTC) approvals for CGM systems are transforming diabetes management and lifestyle management for those without diabetes, making this an exciting time for healthcare professionals and their patients. Explore these advancements, focusing on newly approved OTC CGM systems like Stelo, Lingo, and Libre Rio.

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Positron Corporation Joins Cardiac PET Industry Coalition (CPIC)

DAIC

Getty Images milla1cf Fri, 06/14/2024 - 19:07 June 14, 2024 — Positron Corporation , a leading molecular imaging medical device company offering PET and PET-CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) imaging systems and clinical services, announced its membership in the national alliance “Cardiac PET Industry Coalition” (CPIC), an organization at the forefront of quality of patient care, advocacy and innovation to advance the field of cardiovascular PET imaging.

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SGLT2 Inhibitors Could Reduce Risk of Lupus Nephritis and Dialysis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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Discovery unveils key to heart development in womb, unravels cause of spongy heart disease

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Having explored how the heart is formed in utero, a researcher is reporting how cells and molecules act during that early formation and what might cause the heart disease called left ventricular non-compaction or spongy heart, for which patients often require heart transplants.

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Physiology Friday #222: High-intensity Exercise Reduces Senescent “Pro-aging” Cells

Physiologically Speaking

Greetings! Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Details about the sponsors of this newsletter including Examine.com and my book “VO2 Max Essentials ” can be found at the end of the post! Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. “Inflammation.” It’s the word we all fear.

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Results Involving Philips FDA-cleared AI-enabled Cardiovascular Ultrasound Platform to be Presented at American Society of Echocardiography Scientific Sessions, ASE 2024

DAIC

Royal Philips has announced its AI-enabled cardiovascular ultrasound platform to help speed up cardiac ultrasound analysis with proven AI technology, reporting that results of a new scientific abstract being presented at the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE 2024) annual meeting, June 14-16 in Portland, OR, will demonstrate how first-of-kind AI algorithms co-developed with Philips provide highly accurate detection of regional wall motion abnormalities (RWMA) on echocardiography.

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FDA Expands Use of RSV Vaccine to Include More Adults

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA expanded the approval of GSK's respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine (Arexvy) to include adults ages 50 to 59 at risk of RSV-related lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) due to underlying conditions, the company.

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Disturbed blood flow can damage the vessel wall in cases of aortic dilation

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Abnormal blood flow in the aorta is linked to inflammation and breakdown of the vessel wall in conditions where the aorta is dilated. The findings can contribute to better diagnosis and open up new ways to assess the risk of serious and usually fatal complications, such as rupture of the aorta.

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Heart regeneration: Researchers discover key role of growth factor

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

An international research team, coordinated by academics from the University of Bologna and the IRCCS—Policlinico Sant'Orsola Hospital, has identified a key growth factor capable of exerting a proliferative and regenerative effect on cardiac muscle cells. The research, published in the journal Cell Reports, paves the way for potential new therapies to regenerate damaged hearts.

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Philips launches Duo Venous Stent System for Treatment of Symptomatic Venous Outflow Obstruction

DAIC

milla1cf Wed, 06/12/2024 - 21:54 June 12, 2024 — Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology, announced the first implant of the Duo Venous Stent System , an implantable medical device indicated to treat symptomatic venous outflow obstruction in patients with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), following premarket approval (PMA) from the U.S.

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Prehospital "Altered mental status and hypotension due to probable DKA" (everyone must know this ECG diagnosis)

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

A patient presented with hypotension and altered mental status and presumption of DKA. As the medics arrived, they handed me this ECG: What medication did I call for IMMEDIATELY when I saw this? This is obviously severe hyperkalemia and the patient is near cardiac arrest. The medics had no idea. I called for 2 grams of Calcium Chloride. There was no IV access, so we obtained intraosseous (IO) access, but she arrested before we could give her all the calcium.