Ken Grauer, MD

JUNE 14, 2024

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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Med Page Today

JUNE 13, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Global prevalence of older people living with type 1 diabetes mellitus jumped 180% in the past 30 years, a population-based study found. This represents an increase from 1.3 million people worldwide in 1990 to 3.7 million in.

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American Heart News - Heart News

JUNE 13, 2024

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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Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

JUNE 12, 2024

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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Heart Disease 140

HCPLive

JUNE 14, 2024

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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Cancer 124

Med Page Today

JUNE 12, 2024

(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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DAIC

JUNE 11, 2024

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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HCPLive

JUNE 13, 2024

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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Quality of Life 111

Med Page Today

JUNE 12, 2024

(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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DAIC

JUNE 13, 2024

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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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 11, 2024

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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HCPLive

JUNE 11, 2024

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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Cardiovascular Diabetology

JUNE 11, 2024

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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DAIC

JUNE 13, 2024

Xeltis synthetic restorative pulmonary heart valve evolves into a fully functioning, natural heart valve through colonization by the patient’s own tissue. (Photo: Business Wire) milla1cf Thu, 06/13/2024 - 20:36 June 13, 2024 — Xeltis , a leading developer of transformative implants that enable the natural creation of living and long-lasting vessels, announces that it has gained approval from the US Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) for an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) submission to b

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JUNE 14, 2024

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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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JUNE 11, 2024

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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HCPLive

JUNE 10, 2024

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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DAIC

JUNE 11, 2024

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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Med Page Today

JUNE 10, 2024

(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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Cassling

JUNE 10, 2024

From Field Service Engineer (FSE) to Account Executive (AE), Jay Tolsma’s role has evolved over his 20-year career with Cassling, but what hasn’t changed is Jay’s dedication to the job and his colleagues.

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HCPLive

JUNE 10, 2024

Strnad explains key findings from research presented at the EASL Congress regarding noninvasive testing and biomarkers in AATD-LD based on phase 2 fazirsiran clinical trials.

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DAIC

JUNE 13, 2024

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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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JUNE 12, 2024

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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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 9, 2024

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.

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HCPLive

JUNE 12, 2024

Bourjeily told HCPLive at SLEEP 2024 that sleep issues, such as insomnia and restless legs syndrome, are the most common during the first and third trimester of pregnancy.

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Research 97

DAIC

JUNE 10, 2024

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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JAMA Cardiology

JUNE 11, 2024

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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Science Daily - Heart Disease

JUNE 10, 2024

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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HCPLive

JUNE 10, 2024

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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Cancer 111

DAIC

JUNE 14, 2024

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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Med Page Today

JUNE 8, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

JUNE 10, 2024

If national guidelines are revised to incorporate a new risk equation, about 40% fewer people could meet criteria for cholesterol-lowering statins to prevent heart disease. The study examines the potential impact of widespread adoption of the PREVENT equations, which were released by the American Heart Association in November 2023 to update physicians' go-to calculators for assessing patients' 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke.

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HCPLive

JUNE 13, 2024

New research reveals that elevated lipoprotein(a) and oxidized phospholipids are independent risk factors for early-stage heart failure progression.

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DAIC

JUNE 12, 2024

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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Med Page Today

JUNE 14, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- For stroke patients, late administration of tenecteplase improved clinical outcomes in situations in which thrombectomy was not available immediately, according to the Chinese TRACE-III trial. Patients with ischemic stroke due.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

JUNE 14, 2024

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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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 13, 2024

This case was posted by Eric Funk ( [link] ) , editor of the Expert Witness Newsletter , on his site. Here is the case on his site. He has graciously allowed me to repost it here. It is a case he presented several years ago, but then want to re-visit in light of the Queen of Hearts AI system. Don't miss his analysis and assessment of the Queen of Hearts AI OMI ECG bot -- that assessment is at the very bottom of the post.

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