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News, opinions and meeting coverage in cardiology.

A computer rendering of an embolism traveling through the blood stream.

<乌鸦传媒>Surveillance Still Not an Option for Many With Subsegmental Pulmonary Embolism

Few patients actually eligible for alternative to anticoagulation

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<乌鸦传媒>Unexplained Heart Enlargement May Be Causing Sudden Deaths in Obesity

Increased ventricular mass without the usual etiologies of heart disease was noted

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<乌鸦传媒>Bronny James, Son of NBA Star LeBron James, Stabilized After Cardiac Arrest

James is the second USC basketball player to collapse from cardiac arrest over the last year

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Bronny James' Cardiac Arrest; Cigna Sued Over Claims Algorithm; Tainted Ground Beef

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Statin Reduced Risk of Heart Disease in People With HIV

Reduction in MACE did not come with serious adverse events

Photo of a senior patient with chest pain talking to doctor about some heart disease symptoms.

<乌鸦传媒>American Guidelines Sour on Beta-Blockers for Chronic Coronary Disease

For some people, revascularization to improve symptoms or help survival also endorsed

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<乌鸦传媒>'Exciting' siRNA Therapy for Hypertension Passes First Hurdle

Injections stop liver-specific synthesis of angiotensinogen

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<乌鸦传媒>Early-Pregnancy Serial BP Measurements Can Reclassify Risk of Preeclampsia

BP trajectories improve on prediction using standard risk factors alone

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

<乌鸦传媒>Autoimmune Afib; Inappropriate ICD Shocks Down; Dissolving Cardiac Sensors

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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<乌鸦传媒>PURE Healthy Diet Sees Advantage by Promoting Whole-Fat Dairy for Heart Health

New diet score awards consumption of fruit, vegetables, nuts, legumes, fish, and whole-fat dairy

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<乌鸦传媒>Places With Smoke-Free Laws Have the Best Health Outcomes

Less cardiovascular, respiratory system disease seen where there are tobacco control policies

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<乌鸦传媒>'Overweight' BMI Not Tied to Higher Risk of Death, U.S. Data Suggest

Though clear link seen for BMIs of 30 and above

FDA APPROVED Aveir DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker over a photo of the device.

<乌鸦传媒>First Dual-Chamber Leadless Pacemaker Approved by FDA

System comprises two small leadless pacemakers communicating wirelessly

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<乌鸦传媒>Subclinical CVD Detected in Kids With Higher Arsenic Burden

Local Superfund site may contribute to inorganic arsenic exposure

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<乌鸦传媒>Vitamin D for Cardiovascular Prevention Runs Into Another Wall

But D-Health Trial investigators hold out hope supplements may still help selected patients

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<乌鸦传媒>Protocol Optimizing Meds for T2D and CVD Pushed Beyond Cardiology Alone

Endocrinologists urged to pay attention to COORDINATE trial

ADA over a photo of the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.

<乌鸦传媒>Bempedoic Acid Gets 'Huge' Win for Primary Prevention in the Statin-Intolerant

More positive results in CLEAR Outcomes sub-analysis

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<乌鸦传媒>Ventilator Settings Linked to Success of Catheter Ablation for Afib

Low tidal volumes associated with improved 12-month clinical outcomes

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<乌鸦传媒>Earlier Detection of Cardiac Dysfunction Possible for Young Adult Cancer Survivors

A case for monitoring global longitudinal strain despite normal LVEF

FDA APPROVED colchicine (Lodoco) over a photo of a section of an artery narrowed from atherosclerosis.

<乌鸦传媒>Colchicine's Rebirth as Cardiovascular Drug Approved by FDA

Repurposed anti-inflammatory drug may be used alone or in combination with standard meds

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<乌鸦传媒>Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Upped Incidence of Anemia in Older Adults

An analysis of the ASPREE trial showed 100-mg aspirin led to more anemia events vs placebo

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<乌鸦传媒>Bicuspid Aortic Valves and Aortopathy Cluster Among Close Relatives

Large study supports wider screening of family members of probands

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<乌鸦传媒>In Wake of Tori Bowie's Death, Doctor Warns Preeclampsia 'Spares No One'

"The most important thing is to make sure that women ... do not dismiss their own symptoms"

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<乌鸦传媒>Hooray! A Clearer Estimate of Your Risk for Death Is Here

Researchers do the legwork to incorporate smoking status into NCI's "Know Your Chances" website

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<乌鸦传媒>Americans With Heart Disease Less Likely to Use Wearable Devices

CVD patients may benefit from the devices, but use is lower than the general population

A computer rendering of antibodies in the bloodstream.

<乌鸦传媒>Full-On Reversal of Cardiac Amyloidosis Possible With Antibodies

Future treatments don't have to be limited to slowing disease, case series suggests

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<乌鸦传媒>Kratom Linked to Outsized Proarrhythmic Risks

OTC agents are not safe alternatives to prescription opioids, study suggests

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<乌鸦传媒>Cardiovascular Risk Models Still Fall Short for Arthritis Patients

Of three major prognostic tools, none hit the mark

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<乌鸦传媒>Extreme Morning Sickness Factors Into Subsequent Cardiovascular Risk for Moms

Novel risk factor did not hinge on preeclampsia

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<乌鸦传媒>Anti-VEGF Injections for Diabetic Retinopathy Linked to Systemic Adverse Events

But question of associated adverse effects is still far from settled, editorialist says

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<乌鸦传媒>Genetic Risk Score Predicts Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

Over a dozen genetic loci linked to preeclampsia, gestational hypertension

A photo of a radiologist in front of computer monitors during a remote catheter ablation.

<乌鸦传媒>Cognition Rebounds After Any Dip From Catheter Ablation

Will ablated Afib patients have even better cognition in the long run?

A computer rendering of a brain during a stroke.

<乌鸦传媒>DOACs Safe to Start Soon After Acute Ischemic Stroke

Trial supports starting within 48 hours for many patients

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<乌鸦传媒>Farxiga's Decongestion Flop; Benefit of Strong Legs; 2,500-Mile Heart Transport

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

EuroPCR over a photo of Le Palais des Congr猫s de Paris, in Paris, France.

<乌鸦传媒>With Preliminary Win for DOAC, Sights Set on Supplanting DAPT After LAA Closure

First randomized trial sets the stage for larger, more definitive studies

An illustration of a physician holding a patient's hand with the text The Doctor's Art - A podcast on Meaning in Medicine

<乌鸦传媒>Navigating My Father's Alzheimer's as a Doctor

Sandeep Jauhar, MD, PhD, on his career and wrestling with his father's dementia

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

<乌鸦传媒>EVAR vs Aneurysm Activity; Carotid Stenosis Inaccuracy; More PAP in Heart Failure?

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

A photo of two female nurses demonstrating a hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber tank in hospital

<乌鸦传媒>Hyperbaric Oxygen for Long COVID? Heart Ultrasounds Offer Limited Support

Randomized trial shows global longitudinal strain improvement with clinical data lacking

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

<乌鸦传媒>Farxiga OK'd for All EF; Older Donor Hearts; Cardiologist Arrested for Deaths

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

A photo of a senior man self-injecting diabetes medication in his stomach fat.

<乌鸦传媒>GLP-1 Agonists Come Out on Top in Cardiovascular Comparison of Newer Diabetes Meds

Serious limitations noted of attempt to compare GLP-1 agonists, SGLT-2 inhibitors, however

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