<ѻý>Novel Nerve Ablation Procedure Explored for HFpEFѻý> Splanchnic nerve ablation for volume management passes a feasibility hurdle Oct 11, 2023
<ѻý>Copper-Boosting Agent Promising for Low Ejection Fraction Heart Failureѻý> Early-phase study analysis suggests potential for remodeling Oct 10, 2023
<ѻý>Modest Risks Come With Moving Fast on HF Drugs After Acute Eventѻý> STRONG-HF analysis details the impact Oct 10, 2023
<ѻý>Catching COVID 5 Times; Stroke Deaths Expected to Surge; Calif. Bans Red Dye No. 3ѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Oct 10, 2023
<ѻý>Depressive Symptoms Tied to Higher Mortality Risk in U.S. Adultsѻý> Findings support efforts to develop strategies to improve mental health, author says Oct 09, 2023
<ѻý>Pulmonary Embolism During COVID Infection a Deadly Mixѻý> 20% of patients with both died during pandemic's first year versus 7% of those with PE alone Oct 09, 2023
<ѻý>Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Limbo for HFrEFѻý> Autonomic regulation therapy trial showed signal for benefit in terminated pivotal trial Oct 09, 2023
<ѻý>Time to Recognize Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome, AHA Saysѻý> Pooled cohort equations will make way for new CKM risk calculator Oct 09, 2023
<ѻý>Biomarker-Based CardioMEMS Candidates Still Benefitѻý> GUIDE-HF trial analysis distinguishes "strata" with different levels of risk Oct 09, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Turns Down ATTR Cardiomyopathy Drugѻý> Decision cites insufficient evidence of clinical meaningfulness Oct 09, 2023
<ѻý>Weight-Loss Drug Benefit Spans HFpEF, HFmrEFѻý> STEP-HFpEF trial results come out consistent across ejection fraction Oct 08, 2023
<ѻý>Inflammation of the Aorta; Afib in the Hospitalѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: standards for osteoporosis screening and HbA1c in premenopausal women Oct 07, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>CPAP Turns in Mixed Results for Patients With Diabetic Eye Diseaseѻý> Slower progression of retinal disease, but an increase in microhemorrhages Oct 06, 2023
<ѻý>Smoking-Related Metabolic Changes Partly Drive Type 2 Diabetes Riskѻý> Those with the most metabolic changes, genetic risk had a threefold higher diabetes risk Oct 06, 2023
<ѻý>Pandemic-Era Conditions Blamed for Spike in Cardiac Arrest Deathsѻý> SARS-CoV-2 infection itself played minor role in OHCA survival rates in Seattle Oct 06, 2023
<ѻý>Faster-Acting Insulin Aspart Safe for Pregnant Women With Diabetesѻý> The faster formulation led to fewer hypoglycemia events versus conventional insulin aspart Oct 06, 2023
<ѻý>Adherence Matters for CVD Secondary Prevention in CPAP Usersѻý> Questionable benefit may hinge on number of hours used Oct 05, 2023
<ѻý>Hybrid Closed-Loop Insulin System for T1D Safe, Effective During Pregnancyѻý> However, no FDA-approved systems have a pregnancy indication yet Oct 05, 2023
<ѻý>'Good' Cholesterol and Dementia Risk; Water Allergy; Firearms Deaths Surge in Kidsѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Oct 05, 2023
<ѻý>Aspirin Outcomes No Different With Safety Coatingѻý> Bleeding not significantly reduced with enteric-coated aspirin in ADAPTABLE trial Oct 04, 2023
<ѻý>Mixed Bag for Early Metformin in Gestational Diabetesѻý> EMERGE trial misses on primary endpoint, but secondary outcomes suggest potential benefit Oct 03, 2023
<ѻý>Adding Tirzepatide to Basal Insulin Cuts HbA1c in Poorly Controlled T2Dѻý> Results with the GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist were statistically superior to added insulin lispro Oct 03, 2023
<ѻý>Fast-Acting Spray for PSVT; Undiscounted Entresto's Value; CTCA-Aided Angiographyѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Oct 03, 2023
<ѻý>Repeat Tests for Inflammation Aid Prognosis After Acute Heart Failureѻý> Mortality predicted by cumulative hsCRP levels over time Oct 02, 2023
<ѻý>Pharmacists Improve Diabetes Control for Hispanic Patientsѻý> Medication-adjustment recommendations were linked to some improvements in type 2 diabetes Oct 02, 2023
<ѻý>New Two-Tier System to Weed Out Some Pediatric Heart Surgery Centersѻý> Low-volume congenital and pediatric heart programs may be cut in national reorganization Sep 29, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Adds Intestinal Blockage Reports to Ozempic Labelingѻý> Joins other approved GLP-1 receptor agonists in noting the potential adverse reaction Sep 28, 2023
<ѻý>COVID Heart Injuries Traced Back to Infected Arterial Plaque, Inflammationѻý> SARS-CoV-2 persistence in some vascular cells may have ties to long COVID Sep 28, 2023
<ѻý>Preventing Biden's Stumbles; Bruce Willis Aware of His Dementia? ABIM Prez to Retireѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Sep 27, 2023
<ѻý>New Cardiology Board to Come; 2nd Pig-Heart Xenotransplant; Uric Acid as Stroke Tx?ѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Sep 26, 2023
<ѻý>Postmenopausal Fracture Risk for SGLT2 Inhibitors Similar to Other Diabetes Drugsѻý> Lower risk compared with DPP-4 inhibitors, and similar risk versus GLP-1 receptor agonists Sep 26, 2023
<ѻý>Vascular Conditions Offer No Clarity on Pollution-Dementia Linkѻý> Stroke and hypertension did not correlate with PM2.5 in U.S. cohort study Sep 25, 2023
<ѻý>Primary Prevention Benefits of Lowering LDL Also Apply to the Elderlyѻý> No attenuation of vascular risk reduction between younger and older statin users Sep 25, 2023
<ѻý>Fentanyl Death Trends; Food Additives and Heart Diseaseѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: MDMA and PTSD, and esophageal erosion and cancer Sep 23, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>Diagnostic CV Procedures Rebounded After Dipping in 2020ѻý> U.S. procedural volumes exceeded March 2019 levels by 4% in April 2021 Sep 22, 2023
<ѻý>Over One-Third of Adults in 22 States Have Obesity, CDC Saysѻý> No states hit this threshold a decade ago Sep 22, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Approves Another SGLT2 Inhibitor for Treating CKDѻý> Empagliflozin adds indication in adults, regardless of diabetes status Sep 22, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Panel: All Thumbs Down for GLP-1 Agonist Implant for Diabetesѻý> We haven't seen "the best version of this device," said panel member Sep 22, 2023
<ѻý>Another Win for Biomarker-Driven Thromboprophylaxis for Patients With Cancerѻý> Threefold risk reduction with enoxaparin in high-risk gastrointestinal, lung cancers Sep 21, 2023
<ѻý>Reassuring Registry Data on Going Into TAVR Sans Symptomsѻý> Would intervention beat watchful waiting for asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis? Sep 20, 2023