<ѻý>AMA Discusses Emergency Cardiac Care, Abortion as Delegates Wrap Up Interim Meetingѻý> Resolution on transgender athletes also approved Nov 16, 2022
<ѻý>Aortic Aneurysm Score Paves the Way for More Targeted Screeningѻý> Could EHR data help narrow down candidates for imaging? Nov 15, 2022
<ѻý>Fewer Hospital Trips With Sleeve Gastrectomy vs Gastric Bypass in Teensѻý> But similar risks of complications, reoperations, deaths Nov 15, 2022
<ѻý>Surgery Bests Endovascular Therapy for Most Limb-Threatening Ischemia Patientsѻý> Surgical revascularization better for limb events and death when an adequate vein was available Nov 09, 2022
<ѻý>'Groundbreaking' Results With Nasal Spray for Home Tachycardia Conversionѻý> Novel agent shortened episodes versus placebo Nov 09, 2022
<ѻý>Low-Dose 'Quadpill' Reduces High Blood Pressureѻý> Significantly lower diastolic blood pressure at 12 weeks, U.S.-based study showed Nov 09, 2022
<ѻý>Strong Showing for Novel BP-Lowering Drugs in Resistant Hypertensionѻý> Aprocitentan targets the endothelin pathway, whereas baxdrostat blocks aldosterone production Nov 09, 2022
<ѻý>Can Botox for the Heart Ward Off Afib After Cardiac Surgery?ѻý> Epicardial botulinum toxin generally not better than placebo in the NOVA study Nov 09, 2022
<ѻý>Precision Medicine Strategy Reduced Testing in Patients With Chest Painѻý> Also reduced risk of composite endpoint of death, MI, and catheterization compared with usual care Nov 08, 2022
<ѻý>Anticoagulation Again Flops for Outpatient COVID-19ѻý> Largest-yet RCT shows no benefit for non-hospitalized symptomatic patients despite elevated risk Nov 08, 2022
<ѻý>Upfront ECMO Disappoints for Cardiogenic Shockѻý> High-cost procedure not yet justified as an early strategy Nov 07, 2022
<ѻý>BP Control Beneficial for Liver Transplant Recipientsѻý> Patients who kept their blood pressure under 140/90 mm Hg had better kidney function at 1 year Nov 07, 2022
<ѻý>Moving Fast on HF Drugs After Acute Hospitalization Holds Big Outcome Benefitѻý> Randomized trial shows advantages across heart failure spectrum Nov 07, 2022
<ѻý>Bivalirudin Crowned as Better Anticoagulant for Primary PCI in STEMIѻý> BRIGHT-4 trial hands the drug a "clear, unambiguous win" against heparin Nov 07, 2022
<ѻý>Early Invasive Strategy for Stable CAD Holds No Long-Term Survival Advantageѻý> Extended follow-up of ISCHEMIA trial weighs in on mortality Nov 07, 2022
<ѻý>Experts Agree Intravenous Iron Shows Promise for Heart Failure Patientsѻý> While findings were not significant, the study was impacted by COVID lockdowns, researcher says Nov 07, 2022
<ѻý>Study Refutes Heart Health Claims of Dietary Supplementsѻý> LDL cholesterol reductions with cinnamon, garlic, and others not on par with statin Nov 06, 2022
<ѻý>Decision-Support Tool Enhances Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients in the EDѻý> Pathways for HF patients picked for early discharge versus admission Nov 06, 2022
<ѻý>Definitive Answer on Steroids for Infant Heart Surgery Falls Shortѻý> STRESS trial misses primary endpoint but secondary benefits are suggestive Nov 06, 2022
<ѻý>Diuretics on Par in Head-to-Head Comparison for Hypertensionѻý> But a surprise signal emerges for one group in pragmatic trial Nov 06, 2022
<ѻý>Mixed Results With Pemafibrate in Patients With Type 2 Diabetesѻý> No impact on CV events in PROMINENT; developer brings trial to an end Nov 06, 2022
<ѻý>Not So Cool After All: No CV Benefit With Lower-Temp Dialysate in Hemodialysisѻý> Some patients in MyTEMP trial even complained cooler dialysate was "worst possible feeling" Nov 06, 2022
<ѻý>Furosemide Holds Up to Newer, Stronger Loop Diuretic During HF Hospitalizationѻý> Preference for mainstay decongestant versus torsemide likely unchanged after TRANSFORM-HF study Nov 05, 2022
<ѻý>Psilocybin for Depression; What's the Best Direct Oral Anticoagulant?ѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: hormone therapy to prevent chronic disease Nov 05, 2022 podcast
<ѻý>Empagliflozin Protects At-Risk Patients From CKD Progressionѻý> Also cut risk for cardiovascular-related death and worsening kidney function Nov 04, 2022
<ѻý>Stop RAS Inhibitors in Advanced CKD? STOP ACEi Trial Sheds Some Lightѻý> Findings do not support discontinuation to improve kidney function, researchers say Nov 03, 2022
<ѻý>Intensive Patient Education Primes Care-Seeking Attitudes for Acute MIѻý> Can education help reduce prehospital delays in heart attack care? Oct 28, 2022
<ѻý>CPR Less Likely for Black, Hispanic Peopleѻý> Association seen even for witnessed cardiac arrest in the home and in diverse neighborhoods Oct 27, 2022
<ѻý>Low-Carb Diet Helps Cut HbA1c in Prediabetesѻý> Could be a useful approach for preventing, treating type 2 diabetes, says researcher Oct 26, 2022
<ѻý>Outpatient Centers Cautiously Open Doors to Surgery for People With Cardiac Devicesѻý> Will those with CIEDs become regular patients at ambulatory surgery centers within a decade? Oct 25, 2022
<ѻý>Dementia Strikes One in Ten Americans Over 65ѻý> Even more have mild cognitive impairment, new estimates show Oct 24, 2022
<ѻý>Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis Promising for Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolismѻý> Strategy may mitigate the drawback of major bleeding Oct 19, 2022
<ѻý>Heart Failure Common in Cystic Fibrosis Patientsѻý> Other frequent cardiac comorbidities included Afib and acute MI, real-world analysis shows Oct 18, 2022
<ѻý>Insulin Rationing Common Among Patients With Diabetesѻý> More than a million Americans may be engaging in the risky practice, researchers said Oct 17, 2022
<ѻý>SCAD Heart Attacks: Outcomes Not as Bad as Previously Fearedѻý> Low 3-year MACE rates seen in a more representative spontaneous coronary artery dissection cohort Oct 17, 2022
<ѻý>Despite Exciting Newcomer Drugs, Uptake of HF Meds Still Meek Across Oceansѻý> U.S. not alone in slow initiation, low target-dose achievement, and early discontinuation Oct 14, 2022
<ѻý>Does Diet Matter? Study Questions Links Between Diet and Dementiaѻý> Diet combined with other risk-reduction strategies may show different results Oct 12, 2022
<ѻý>Lower Entresto Doses Suffice in the Real Worldѻý> Reassuring findings for patients who don't tolerate the maximum ARNI dose Oct 10, 2022
<ѻý>FDA Approves At-Home Furosemide for Heart Failureѻý> Strong diuretic to become available outside the hospital setting Oct 10, 2022
<ѻý>Bariatric Surgery in NAFLD Tied to Lower Heart Disease Riskѻý> In a large cohort, surgery associated with 49% lower risk of CVD versus nonsurgical care Oct 07, 2022