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News, opinions and meeting coverage in cardiology.

A photo of New York City Firefighters and first responders surveying the rubble of the World Trade Center on 9/11/2001.

<乌鸦传媒>9/11 Responders More Likely to Carry Genetic Mutations Tied to Cancer

Clonal hematopoiesis seen in 10% of firefighters, medical personnel on the scene after WTC attack

A photo of a blue rubber gloved hand holding a test tube of blood labeled: Troponin T - Test

<乌鸦传媒>Check Troponin in RCC Patients Before Checkpoint-VEGFR Inhibitor Combo

In JAVELIN Renal 101, those with high levels had more heart events with avelumab-axitinib

A mature man lies in a CT scanner with electrodes attached to his chest.

<乌鸦传媒>For Stable Chest Pain, CT Stands Up to Invasive Coronary Angiography

Safety of a CT-first strategy confirmed in DISCHARGE trial

A photo of a prescription bottle on its side spilling out white pills next to a blood pressure monitor.

<乌鸦传媒>ARB-Cancer Link May Come Down to Cumulative Exposure

Does a new paper resolve the conflicting safety data on the popular antihypertensives?

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

<乌鸦传媒>AirPods-Pacemaker Risk; Not Enough Valve Interventions; Baby-Shaking Cardiologist

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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<乌鸦传媒>Salt in Fizzy Tablets Linked to Heart, Death Risk

Warning signals seen for fast-acting acetaminophen and other drugs

A computer rendering of the human heart in white with the aortic valve highlighted in pink.

<乌鸦传媒>A Simple Way to Tell When Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis Isn't So Benign

Could regular NT-proBNP testing be of value to patients with non-severe AS?

A close up of a woman鈥檚 hand on an automatic blood pressure monitor

<乌鸦传媒>Non-Validated BP Monitors Are a Global Problem

Thousands of device models don't meet international standards

ISC over a photo of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.

<乌鸦传媒>Intensive Dental Care on Shaky Footing for Cardiovascular Prevention

Stroke survivors fared similarly with regular treatment for gum disease

A computer rendering of stent delivery with collapsed balloon within a blood vessel clogged by cholesterol

<乌鸦传媒>DAPT De-Escalation Carves Out a Role After Heart Attack PCI

More to consider than standard versus short DAPT

A photo of a vial of Spikevax COVID vaccine and a syringe.

<乌鸦传媒>ACIP Embraces Spikevax Amid Serious Talk of Changing mRNA Dosing Interval

Would longer time between doses do the trick to reduce myocarditis risk?

SMFM over a computer rendering of a transparent pregnant woman

<乌鸦传媒>Gestational Diabetes Tied to Long-Term Cardiovascular Risks

Chronic comorbidities partly explain risk, researcher says

STS over a photo of a surgeon performing a thoracic operation using a fiber optic head-light.

<乌鸦传媒>More Evidence for Prehab Before Cardiac Surgery

One center's initial experience suggests good perioperative results

A warning label on a can of Mountain Dew with a picture of a foot with a diabetic ulcer

<乌鸦传媒>Warning Labels on Sugary Drinks: Do They Work?

Randomized trial found picture warning labels turned parents off

STS over a photo of a surgeon performing a thoracic operation using a fiber optic head-light.

<乌鸦传媒>Multi-Arterial Grafting Inches Upward in Surgeon Adoption

Learning curve holds strong in CABG technique

A blood pressure cuff, a stethoscope and a spilled prescription bottle of green pills.

<乌鸦传媒>Mixing and Matching BP Meds? Consider the Implications for Dementia

SPRINT analysis favors certain classes of antihypertensives

A bottle of Xeljanz tablets over yellow caution tape forming an X

<乌鸦传媒>Trial Data Confirm Heightened Risks With JAK Inhibitor

May help patients and clinicians better weigh benefit against adverse effects

Several boxes of various Step One Foods snacks

<乌鸦传媒>Better Snacking the Least One Can Do to Lower LDL Cholesterol?

Small dietary modification reduced cholesterol in people not taking statins

A female cardiologist looks at the electrocardiograph of her teen male patient with electrodes on his chest.

<乌鸦传媒>Post-Vax Myocarditis Most Pervasive in High-School Boys

Reports of myocarditis remained rare in passive surveillance

A computer-rendered COVID virus sits atop several ECG prints

<乌鸦传媒>Signs of Lingering Cardiac Dysfunction After Severe COVID

Study included people hospitalized before vaccines were available

A close up of a woman pushing a statin pill out of a blisterpack

<乌鸦传媒>Psoriasis Patients, Docs Want to Do More to Prevent Heart Problems

Despite well-known cardiovascular risks, most patients currently undertreated

A close up of a mock-up of the packaging for Paxlovid.

<乌鸦传媒>Caution: Paxlovid Interacts With Many Heart Meds

The Skeptical Cardiologist asks clinicians and patients to take note

A clothed woman lying in bed with eyes closed, clutching a photo of her dead husband

<乌鸦传媒>Death During Sex: Not Just an Old Man Thing

But sudden cardiac death remains rare even for sexually active people with heart conditions

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<乌鸦传媒>Novel Krill Oil Cuts Severe High Triglycerides

Post-hoc pooled analysis of phase III trials favors omega-3 fatty acid formula

A male cardiologist performs a heart ultrasound on his female patient

<乌鸦传媒>For Women, Skipped Heart Prevention More Likely Due to Costs, Depression

Despite women being more insured and more likely to have a primary care physician than men

A photo of surgeons performing a gastric bypass in the operating room

<乌鸦传媒>Bariatric Surgery Linked to Protection Against Severe COVID-19

Obesity is a "modifiable risk factor" for severe COVID-19, researchers say

<乌鸦传媒>Myocarditis After COVID Vax; Cigar Sales in Convenience Stores

Also in TTHealthWatch: autoimmune disease treatment, and anticoagulant therapy in Afib

FDA APPROVED inclisiran (Leqvio) over a computer rendering of an LDL cholesterol molecule.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves Cholesterol-Lowering siRNA Therapy

PCSK9 inhibitor inclisiran to become available in early 2022

FDA APPROVED CavaClear Laser Sheath over an illustration of the placement of an IVC filter

<乌鸦传媒>FDA OKs Laser-Assisted IVC Filter Removal

Another option for hard-to-remove filters

A photo of a person wearing the Zio AT ECG patch.

<乌鸦传媒>ECG Monitoring for Post-TAVR Delayed Conduction Disturbances Put to the Test

How long should monitoring last, and in whom?

A close up of a man about to self inject in his abdomen with an injection pen

<乌鸦传媒>Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Scarce in Type 2 Diabetes

Particularly so for racial/ethnic minority populations

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<乌鸦传媒>Virgil Abloh's Cardiac Angiosarcoma

The fashion designer's death due to this rare form of cancer took the world by surprise

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

<乌鸦传媒>AHA Abstract Under Fire; Cardiology Bullies; An Acupuncture Needle Where?!

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

A pregnant woman taking her blood pressure at home and smiling at the camera person.

<乌鸦传媒>Mom's High BP Not a Driver of Offspring's Cardiometabolic Woes in Adulthood

Mendelian randomization analysis supports greater role of environmental factors

AHA over a computer rendering of the heart.

<乌鸦传媒>Oral Factor XIa Inhibitor Sets the Stage for a Safer Anticoagulant

Milvexian shows promise in preventing vein clots after total knee replacement surgery

AHA over a computer rendering of the heart.

<乌鸦传媒>Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor Slashed Cholesterol

Reductions of 65% observed in phase I trials

AHA over a computer rendering of the heart.

<乌鸦传媒>Vascepa Succumbs as COVID Treatment in 'Underpowered' Trial

Purified fish oil didn't help SARS-CoV-2-positive outpatients

AHA over a computer rendering of the heart.

<乌鸦传媒>Aspirin Flops Again for Dementia Prevention

ASCEND trial sides with ASPREE, but can't rule out some potential benefit

AHA over a computer rendering of the heart.

<乌鸦传媒>Some Good News for Curious Afib Patients Looking to Find Their Own Triggers

Presumed Afib triggers put to the test in n-of-1 studies

AHA over a computer rendering of the heart.

<乌鸦传媒>Two Anticoagulants -- When Used Correctly -- Similarly Protective Against Dementia

GIRAF trial tested warfarin versus dabigatran in older Afib patients

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