Ken Grauer, MD
MARCH 1, 2024
I was sent the 2 ECGs shown in Figure-1 — which were recorded from an elderly man whose heart beat "has been irregular for years". No clear history for recent chest pain — but the patient "has not been well" for the previous week. Regarding the 2 ECGs in Figure-1 : ECG #1 is the initial tracing obtained at the scene by the EMS ( E mergency M edical S ystems ) team — in association with an alert but markedly hypotensive patient.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Let’s start with the fact that this is not a yes or no answer. To answer this question, you need to understand three key factors: What is your baseline risk? Over what time horizon are you looking to reduce risk? What is your attitude toward reducing that risk? Only when you have a clear idea of those three factors can you decide whether or not to take a medication to lower your LDL cholesterol.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Trendy weight-loss drugs making headlines for shrinking waistlines may also be shrinking the human heart and other muscles, according to a new University of Alberta study in JACC: Basic to Translational Science. The authors say the research should serve as a "cautionary tale" about possible long-term health effects of these drugs.
American Heart News - Heart News
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Research Highlights: An analysis of UK Biobank health data that included adults who had mild to severe COVID-19 before vaccines were available found an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and death among those adults during the nearly three-year.
American Heart News - Stroke News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Guideline Highlights: Each year in the U.S., over half a million people have a first stroke; however, up to 80% of strokes may be preventable. The new primary prevention of stroke guideline from the American Stroke Association urges health care.
Med Page Today
DECEMBER 3, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Traces of nine essential metals and non-essential metals in urine were linked with lower cognitive performance and the risk of future dementia, a large prospective study showed. The study assessed concentrations of the essential.
Cardiovascular Diabetology
JULY 15, 2024
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating chronic condition that is characterized by unresolved fatigue, post-exertion symptom exacerbation (PESE), cognitive dysfunction, or.
Cardiovascular Update brings together the best content for cardiovascular medicine professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
HCPLive
JUNE 4, 2024
Follow HCPLive's coverage of the full-day FDA committee meeting regarding Lykos Therapeutics' application for MDMA-assisted therapy as a novel treatment for patients with PTSD.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
MARCH 12, 2024
Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a time-sensitive and hemodynamically complex syndrome with a broad spectrum of etiologies and clinical presentations. Despite contemporary therapies, CS continues to maintain high morbidity and mortality ranging from 35 to 50%. More recently, burgeoning observational research in this field aimed at enhancing the early recognition and characterization of the shock state through standardized team-based protocols, comprehensive hemodynamic profiling, and tailored and selec
Science Daily - Stroke
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Light and moderate consumption of wine is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular complications, according to a multicenter study. The study is based on the analysis of a biomarker of wine intake -- specifically, tartaric acid, present in grapes. It was carried out in 1,232 participants in the PREDIMED project, a major scientific epidemiological study in nutrition on the effects of the Mediterranean diet on cardiovascular health.
Ken Grauer, MD
DECEMBER 28, 2024
I was sent the ECG in Figure-1 told only that the patient was an older adult who reported dizziness with activity. QUESTIONS: What is the rhythm? ( HINT: There are at least 4 important findings that should be noted ). Is there AV block? Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case. ( To improve visualization I've digitized the original ECG using PMcardio ).
Dr. Paddy Barrett
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
“But what can I do to make a difference?” This is one of the most common questions I get as a cardiologist when talking about preventing heart disease and living longer. As a doctor, there are many things I can do, and only a doctor can do: Prescribe medications Order certain diagnostic tests. Perform or arrange medical procedures. And so on.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
OCTOBER 9, 2024
A history of COVID-19 can double the risk of heart attack, stroke or death according to new research led by Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California.
American Heart News - Heart News
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Statement Highlights: Previous studies have found that 14-81% of patients with heart failure experience some degree of cognitive impairment affecting language, memory or executive function. Evidence also indicates that people with atrial fibrillation.
Nature Reviews - Cardiology
AUGUST 6, 2024
Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 07 August 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01064-4 In this Review, Ghofrani and colleagues discuss the mechanisms underlying the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension, provide an overview of approved therapies and describe the predominantly non-vasodilatory drugs that are currently being tested in clinical trials.
Med Page Today
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Health professionals often perform the "eyeball test" when they first meet a patient. Through the power of observation, pixels of information are gathered quickly and often unconsciously to determine whether a patient is unwell.
Cardiovascular Diabetology
JUNE 30, 2024
The available evidence on the impact of specific non-pharmacological interventions on glycaemic control is currently limited. Consequently, there is a need to determine which interventions could provide the mo.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
MARCH 20, 2024
A study of over 20,000 adults found that those who followed an 8-hour time-restricted eating schedule, a type of intermittent fasting, had a 91% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
HCPLive
MARCH 20, 2024
Idorsia Ltd. announced the FDA's approval of aprocitentan (Tryvio) for treatment-resistant hypertension on March 20, 2024.
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.
CardiacWire
OCTOBER 30, 2024
We’re dedicating today’s top story to the people and publications that we rely on to find the most interesting cardiology stories from across the web. Assuming that you already subscribe to Cardiac Wire , these are the 40 other newsletters, websites, and social media stars to follow if you want to keep up with the latest and greatest in cardiology. I’ll always check the mainstream cardiology news websites ( TCTMD , Medscape , et al.) and the major cardiovascular journals ( JACC , AHA , JAMA Card
Ken Grauer, MD
MARCH 27, 2024
I was sent the ECG in Figure-1 — with the following history: The patient is a young man in his early 20s — who presents to the ED ( E mergency D epartment ) because of SOB ( S hortness O f B reath ) that had been ongoing for several hours. No chest pain. He reports a number of similar previous episodes over the past few years ( although apparently has not been formerly evaluated for this ).
Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology
JULY 1, 2024
Healthy adipose tissue is essential for normal physiology. There are 2 broad types of adipose tissue depots: brown adipose tissue (BAT), which contains adipocytes poised to burn energy through thermogenesis, and white adipose tissue (WAT), which contains adipocytes that store lipids. However, within those types of adipose, adipocytes possess depot and cell-specific properties that have important implications.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Consuming more caffeine may improve heart health, according to a study published in the Rheumatology journal.
American Heart News - Heart News
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Statement Highlights: A new scientific statement outlines the role of primary care professionals in helping their patients achieve Life's Essential 8, the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health defined by the American Heart.
Nature Reviews - Cardiology
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 20 September 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01079-x A study using advanced single-cell technologies has broadened our understanding of the diversity and complexity of brain endothelial cells by uncovering new endothelial subtypes and transcriptional patterns. These findings offer insights into potential therapeutic targets and emphasize the need for further research on vascular lineages and neurovascular interactions.
Med Page Today
AUGUST 16, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Herpes zoster (shingles) was tied to an elevated risk of subjective cognitive decline, an analysis of 150,000 U.S. healthcare professionals showed. "In three large independent cohorts, herpes zoster was associated with an approximately.
DAIC
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, performs a Ross Procedure at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City with Paul Stelzer, MD, and Elbert Williams, MD. Photo courtesy of Mount Sinai Health System milla1cf Thu, 02/22/2024 - 13:47 February 22, 2024 — Ismail El-Hamamsy , MD, PhD, Director of Aortic Surgery for the Mount Sinai Health System and the Mount Sinai Randall B.
ECG Cases
APRIL 2, 2024
In this part 2 of our 2-part podcast on asthma with Dr. Sameer Mal and Dr. Leeor Sommer, we dig into the recognition and management of life-threatening asthma. We answer such questions as: what are the key elements in recognition of threatening asthma? What are the most time-sensitive interventions required to break the vicious cycle of asthma? What are the best options for dosing and administering magnesium sulphate, epinephrine, fentanyl and ketamine in the management of the crashing asthmatic
HCPLive
JUNE 24, 2024
Teva Pharmaceuticals’ launch of an authorized generic of liraglutide injection 1.8 mg (Victoza) for type 2 diabetes makes it the first-ever generic GLP-1.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Physician-scientists found that a subset of artificial heart patients can regenerate heart muscle, which may open the door to new ways to treat and perhaps someday cure heart failure.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JUNE 17, 2024
Written by Bobby Nicholson, MD 67 year old male with history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia presented to the Emergency Department via ambulance with midsternal nonradiating chest pain and dyspnea on exertion. Pain improved to 1/10 after EMS administers 324 mg aspirin and the following EKG is obtained at triage. What do you think? If this EKG were handed to you to screen from triage without any clinical information, what would you think?
Ken Grauer, MD
OCTOBER 10, 2024
I was sent the ECG shown in Figure-1 — told only that the patient was a middle-aged man with septicemia. QUESTIONS: Is this rhythm too fast to be sinus tachycardia? Are flutter waves hidden within the QRS and T waves? Are we seeing the retrograde P waves of AVNRT? Is this ATach ( A trial T achycardia )? Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case. MY Thoughts on Today’s CASE: In my opinion — none of the above answers are optimal to describe the rhythm in Figure-1.
Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Tissue regeneration is orchestrated by macrophages that clear damaged cells and promote regenerative inflammation. How macrophages spatially adapt and diversify their functions to support the architectural requirements of actively regenerating tissue remains unknown. In this study, we reconstructed the dynamic trajectories of myeloid cells isolated from acutely injured and early stage dystrophic muscles.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Standing has gained popularity among people looking to offset the harms of a sedentary lifestyle often caused by spending long days sitting in front of the computer, television or driving wheel. Standing desks have become a popular option among office workers, and in other industries like retail, workers may opt to stand instead of sit.
American Heart News - Heart News
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Research Highlights: A preliminary study combining a patent-applied, AI-powered algorithm with a high-speed, 5-to 30-second video of skin on the face and the palm of the hand detected if someone had high blood pressure as well as using a blood.
Nature Reviews - Cardiology
JANUARY 1, 2024
Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 02 January 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-023-00962-3 Cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction (CVAD) is a malfunction of the autonomic control of circulatory homeostasis and is an important component of post-COVID-19 syndrome. In this Review, Fedorowski and colleagues define the major forms of CVAD (including postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), and discuss the aetiology, diagnosis and management of post-COVID-19 syndrome-associated CVAD.
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