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News, opinions and meeting coverage in cardiology.

A bottle of Corlanor (ivabradine) tablets on a photo of a woman with her eyes closed and fingers pressing her temples

<乌鸦传媒>Heart Failure Drug Tempers Heart Rate, Symptoms in POTS

Promising results for people with hyperadrenergic subtype of the complex disorder

A computer rendering of white pills forming a $ sign. There is a human figure at one end of the $ and a heart at the other.

<乌鸦传媒>Why No Price Competition in Brand-Name Heart Drugs?

The Skeptical Cardiologist raises an eyebrow at the DOACs

Three women wearing compression leggings as seen from the waist down

<乌鸦传媒>Compression Wraps Promising for POTS

Small trial favors a simple treatment for chronic orthostatic intolerance

AP Cardiology over a computer rendering of a heart beat

<乌鸦传媒>Ventricular Tachycardia: The Cause Is the Key to Management

Andrew Perry, MD, tackles the heterogeneity of VT with Melissa Robinson, MD

A woman鈥檚 hand holding a small glass of wine over a ECG printout showing atrial fibrillation.

<乌鸦传媒>Alcohol and Afib: Risk Evident With Just a Few Sips a Day

Worrying data for light drinkers in large cohort study

A paper electrocardiogram curling up on itself

<乌鸦传媒>Not So Fast on That Post-Resuscitation ECG

Study suggests waiting a bit longer to avoid false positives in OHCA

<乌鸦传媒>Best of The Skeptical Cardiologist in 2020

Your favorite op-eds from Anthony Pearson, MD

An Apple watch ECG

<乌鸦传媒>Op-Ed: How to Fix Consistently Inconclusive Apple Watch ECG Readings

The Skeptical Cardiologist has a solution

A young boy stands in front of a wall with height measurement marks and has his hand up to show how tall he鈥檇 like to be

<乌鸦传媒>Growth Hormones in Childhood Tied to Heart Problems Later On

Women, those who were small for gestational age at highest risk

Alivecor鈥檚 Kardia 6L device and app on a smartphone

<乌鸦传媒>Op-Ed: Kardia Upgrade Will Cut Unclassified Mobile ECGs

Further updates to algorithm accuracy are on the way, too

Male and female paramedics in the cab of an ambulance

<乌鸦传媒>Overdose Calls Slam EMS in Pandemic

Trends correspond with social distancing measured through cell phone data

AP Cardiology over a computer rendering of a heart beat

<乌鸦传媒>Adult Complications of the Fontan Procedure

This AP Cardiology podcast episode tackles cirrhosis, arrhythmias, and pregnancy risks

A box, bottle, and blister pack of Vascepa (icosapent ethyl)

<乌鸦传媒>Will Vascepa Train Roll Past Negative Omega-3 Results?

STRENGTH, OMEMI temper enthusiasm but may not change much

AHA over a computer rendering of a human heart

<乌鸦传媒>Post-Surgery Monitoring Finds Afib in Discharged Patients

About 20% of patients had episodes recorded on devices, study showed

AHA over a computer rendering of a human heart

<乌鸦传媒>VITAL-AF, mSToPS: Mixed Results in Afib Screening

A signal that screening by continuous ECG monitoring leads to better outcomes

AHA over a computer rendering of a human heart

<乌鸦传媒>Skip Rhythm Drugs, Go Straight to Cryoablation for Afib

Two trials support shift into first-line strategy

AHA over a computer rendering of a human heart

<乌鸦传媒>Xarelto Works for Prevention in Valvular Afib

RIVER trial may open the door to use in broader populations

AHA over a computer rendering of a human heart

<乌鸦传媒>43% Cardiac Arrest Survival? ECMO Strategy Promising in Early Studies

Exceeded expectations for outcomes

AHA over a computer rendering of a human heart

<乌鸦传媒>Fish Oil, Vitamin D Don't Prevent Afib

Supplements flop in VITAL-Rhythm trial

A computer rendering of the human heart cut in half with a scalpel between the two halves

<乌鸦传媒>Patient's Ventricles Removed as Bridge to Heart Transplant

Rare therapy a variation of BIVAD support

A male physician holds an envelope with several $100 bills sticking out from it

<乌鸦传媒>Sunshine Act Brings Some Transparency but Little Change

Industry largesse to physicians unaffected; strong link between payments and choice of ICDs

A nurse monitors a patient鈥檚 vital signs in the ICU

<乌鸦传媒>Cardiac ICU: AHA Drafts Guidance for Best Practices

Scientific statement aims to optimize specialized critical care, pending more rigorous evidence

AAP over a photo of a young girl holding up a toy stethoscope

<乌鸦传媒>Pilot Study: Widespread Pre-Sports ECG Screening Feasible

Report from Florida school district that mandated CV screening for young athletes

The author鈥檚 wife鈥檚 hands shown touching the Kardia device and wearing the Apple Watch

<乌鸦传媒>Apple Watch Vs Kardia to Monitor Afib From Home: A Case Study

The Skeptical Cardiologist weighs the usefulness of the two ECG devices

A photo of Andrea Natale, MD

<乌鸦传媒>Cardiology Program Leader Embroiled in Racial Accusations

Andrea Natale, MD, raised hackles with tweet

Two emergency medical technicians perform CPR on an unconscious man laying on the pavement

<乌鸦传媒>For Cardiac Arrest, Too-Hasty Transport Gets in the Way of Good CPR

Study suggests EMS practice is counterproductive

ASBMR over a computer rendering of the human skeleton and muscles over a bone texture

<乌鸦传媒>Modest Increase in AFib Risk With Osteoporosis Drug

Absolute risk was low for patients receiving zoledronic acid versus denosumab

People in protective masks exercise at a rehabilitation center

<乌鸦传媒>New Recovery Programs Target COVID Long-Haulers

Pulmonologists, cardiologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, and more join to get patients on their feet for good

A left coronary angiography

<乌鸦传媒>Angiography for Cardiac Arrest Survivors: No Need to Rush

Findings from 1-year follow-up of the COACT trial

ESC over a computer rendering of the human heart and an electrocardiogram

<乌鸦传媒>ESC Offers Sports, Exercise Guide for Heart Disease Patients

Addresses broad spectrum and specific conditions

ESC over a computer rendering of the human heart and an electrocardiogram

<乌鸦传媒>Low-Dose DOAC Valuable in Afib After Age 80

Randomized trial suggests benefit on par with warfarin in younger groups

ESC over a computer rendering of the human heart and an electrocardiogram

<乌鸦传媒>Impressive Results With Early-Rhythm Control in AFib

Results from EAST-AFNET 4 trial "should and will change practice," expert says

A hand, palm up on the floor next to a white pill

<乌鸦传媒>Fatal Overdoses Often Mistaken for Cardiac Arrest

Try naloxone in some cases appearing to be heart-related, researchers suggest

Electrocardiogram on top and bottom of image with CardioBreak in the center.

<乌鸦传媒>Jardiance Wins for HFrEF, Farxiga for CKD; COVID Carditis Lingers

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

A man performing CPR on a young woman lying in the street

<乌鸦传媒>Women Missing From CPR Training Videos

Study may explain gender disparity in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest care

AP Cardiology over a computer rendering of a heart beat

<乌鸦传媒>The Physical Exam: Aortic Stenosis

In this podcast episode, it's likelihood ratios, heart murmurs, and more

A man with the CardioSTAT device on his chest

<乌鸦传媒>New-Onset Arrhythmia After TAVR: How New, Really?

Study assesses pre-existing arrhythmic burden of TAVR candidates

A box of oral anticoagulants with a sphygmometer stethoscope and ECG

<乌鸦传媒>Andexxa Enters Guidelines for Bleeding on Oral Anticoagulation

ACC updates treatment algorithms

An ECG showing atrial fibrillation

<乌鸦传媒>Study: Afib Persistence Shouldn't Be Based on 7-Day Cutoff

Is the current definition of "paroxysmal Afib" clinically relevant?

A box of clarithromycin tablets

<乌鸦传媒>DOACs More Risky With Common Antibiotic

Study affirms concomitant use associated with major hemorrhage

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