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News, opinions and meeting coverage in cardiology.

ASCO over a computer rendering of a cancer cell and lymphocytes

<乌鸦传媒>Acalabrutinib Offers Less Wear and Tear on the Heart in CLL Patients

BTK inhibitor had less cardiotoxicity than ibrutinib, but similar efficacy

A pulsed-wave doppler signal of pulmonary venous flow showing diastolic dysfunction

<乌鸦传媒>Op-Ed: Does Your Patient Really Have Diastolic Dysfunction?

The Skeptical Cardiologist highlights the confusion in "diastology"

A photo of a 9-1-1 dispatcher at her desk at LAPD Communications Division

<乌鸦传媒>Simplified 9-1-1 Interactions Spurred More Bystander CPR

Improvements seen in Los Angeles regardless of callers' English proficiency

A woman with her eyes closed and hands on her temples experiencing vertigo

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Long Haulers Illuminate Overlooked Medical Condition

More evidence for POTS after SARS-CoV-2 infection is helping to raise awareness

ACC over a computer rendering of the human heart and major blood vessels

<乌鸦传媒>LAA Occlusion During Surgery Cuts Stroke Risk

Afib patients on antithrombotic therapy saw gains from add-on left atrial appendage occlusion

A distressed looking young female physician with her arm extended palm out making a stop gesture

<乌鸦传媒>Toxic Cardiology Culture Pervasive Worldwide, ACC Survey Finds

No group was immune to hostile work conditions, but women and young doctors got the worst of it

A young female nurse gives medication to an elderly woman laying in bed

<乌鸦传媒>Blood Thinners Continue at End of Life, Despite Risks

No clear guideline for stopping anticoagulants in patients with advanced dementia

A computer rendering of the omega symbol and number 3 in transparent gold over a ECG of atrial fibrillation

<乌鸦传媒>Op-Ed: Omega-3 Pills and Atrial Fibrillation Risk

The Skeptical Cardiologist dives in on fish oil supplements and prescription omega-3s alike

Two Apple Watches, one displaying Sinus Rhythm and the other Atrial Fibrillation

<乌鸦传媒>USPSTF Still Sour on Afib Screening, Even With Apple Watch

Task force weighs in with draft recommendations for wearables and clinic alike

Photos of Derick Chauvin and George Floyd.

<乌鸦传媒>Op-Ed: Medical Misinfo on Display During Derek Chauvin Trial

Questions over certain testimony linger from trial over George Floyd's death

Illustration of a brain shaped maze.

<乌鸦传媒>New ADHD Drug OK'd; Pimavanserin Rejected for Dementia Psychosis

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

A photo of the exterior of St. Louis Heart and Vascular

<乌鸦传媒>Stripped of Hospital Privileges, St. Louis Cardiologists Go to Court

Suit against SSM Health seeks $50 million if former status not restored

A box of Lamictal (lamotrigine) tablets over an ECG with arrhythmia elements

<乌鸦传媒>FDA: Arrhythmia Risk With Lamotrigine May Be Class Effect

Agency updates warning for people with cardiac disease taking sodium channel blockers

A photo of Bill Bryson

<乌鸦传媒>Op-Ed: Bill Bryson's Brief Guide to the Heart

The Skeptical Cardiologist reviews a new book and finds a red flag for the author

ISC over a computer rendering of a male figure with the front of his brain highlighted by a flash of light

<乌鸦传媒>Loop Recorder Proves Mettle in Broader Stroke Population

STROKE AF trial supports use outside of cryptogenic stroke category

A pile of yellow gel capsules

<乌鸦传媒>Skip These Supplements for Afib Prevention

Long-term results from the VITAL Rhythm study in a large population

A computer rendering of a coagulated clot of red blood cells entangled in fibrin

<乌鸦传媒>Op-Ed: COVID Shot While on a Blood Thinner?

One hematologist's strategy for addressing concerns

A prosthetic aortic valve held in tweezers above a person having open heart surgery

<乌鸦传媒>DOAC After Heart Valve Procedure?

Registry defines prevalent use with mechanical and bioprosthetic valves

A plate of fried rice and chopsticks

<乌鸦传媒>White Bread or White Rice? Glycemic Index Telling of CVD Risk Across Borders

Observational study suggests role of diet in primary, secondary prevention alike

A photo of the Zio XT wearable ECG patch

<乌鸦传媒>ECG Patch Boosts Afib Diagnoses in Older Folks

But unclear if it's clinically beneficial

A female physician with her mature female patient puts on her stethoscope

<乌鸦传媒>ACC Report: Cardiac Care Better Woman-to-Woman

Group suggests rethink of cardiology culture and medical education

An x-ray image of a person鈥檚 chest showing a retained pacemaker wire

<乌鸦传媒>Abandoned Cardiac Device Leads More MRI-Friendly Than Previously Thought

Safety of scans supported by observational study

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

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