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News, opinions and meeting coverage in cardiology.

AHA over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

<乌鸦传媒>DOAC Cuts Stroke Risk From Subclinical Afib

But whether the small absolute gain shown in ARTESiA is worth the bleeds is another question

AHA over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

<乌鸦传媒>Antihypertensives Do Not Detract From the BP Reduction of a Low-Sodium Diet

Dietary change produces clinically relevant BP changes within a week

AHA over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

<乌鸦传媒>And for Wegovy's Next Trick, Full-Blown Cardiovascular Benefit Outside Diabetes

Established weight loss and diabetes drug may extend reach to millions more

A photo of a female physician showing her senior male patient his electrocardiogram

<乌鸦传媒>Seek and Ye Shall Find Afib in Stroke Survivors

Neuro-cardiac collaboration can make a big difference post-stroke

<乌鸦传媒>Another Xenotransplant Death; Many Unaware of HF Diagnosis; Full-Body TAVR Protector

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

A computer rendering of the Farapulse device.

<乌鸦传媒>Pulsed Field Ablation May Bridge Gender Gap in AF Ablation

Effectiveness, safety similar between sexes in Europe's early Farapulse experience

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

<乌鸦传媒>Rampant Stent Overuse; Hot Tub Heart Risks Revisited; Cardiologist Runs for Office

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

A fundus image showing the cherry red spot in a eye affected by retinal artery occlusion.

<乌鸦传媒>Retinal Artery Occlusion Tied to Higher Risks of Death, Vascular Events

Risk appeared at 2 weeks and remained at 1 year and beyond

TCT over a photo of the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.

<乌鸦传媒>Amulet vs Watchman Comparison Still Muddy Any Which Way LAA Leaks Are Defined

The two devices continue to lead to similar clinical outcomes

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

<乌鸦传媒>Extravascular ICD OK'd; Win for Million Hearts; SGLT2i Struggles at EF>60%

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

<乌鸦传媒>CT for Endovascular Tx; Aortic Dissection Patch; Rape Trial for Denver Cardiologist

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

ACEP over the Penn medical buildings in Philadelphia.

<乌鸦传媒>Blood Thinners Not a Firm Contraindication for tPA, Study Finds

Intracranial hemorrhage rate did not differ regardless of use of antiplatelet or anticoagulants

A photo of a box of Lodoco tablets over a close up of the back of a $20 bill.

<乌鸦传媒>A Price Jump From Pennies to $20/Pill for the Same Drug

Drug pricing should be subject to stricter regulation

CHEST over a photo of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, HI.

<乌鸦传媒>Rare Lung Bleeds Cluster in DOAC Users, Implications Unclear

Pattern found in diffuse alveolar hemorrhage reports in FAERS

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

<乌鸦传媒>Catching COVID 5 Times; Stroke Deaths Expected to Surge; Calif. Bans Red Dye No. 3

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

A photo of a mature man wearing a continuous positive airway pressure mask.

<乌鸦传媒>Adherence Matters for CVD Secondary Prevention in CPAP Users

Questionable benefit may hinge on number of hours used

A photo of a bottle of Bayer low dose safety coated aspirin.

<乌鸦传媒>Aspirin Outcomes No Different With Safety Coating

Bleeding not significantly reduced with enteric-coated aspirin in ADAPTABLE trial

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

<乌鸦传媒>Fast-Acting Spray for PSVT; Undiscounted Entresto's Value; CTCA-Aided Angiography

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

<乌鸦传媒>New Cardiology Board to Come; 2nd Pig-Heart Xenotransplant; Uric Acid as Stroke Tx?

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

FDA ADCOMM ITCA 650 (exenatide in DUROS device) over a photo of the device.

<乌鸦传媒>Third Time's a Charm for GLP-1 Diabetes Device? FDA Staff Suggest Otherwise.

Advisory committee to weigh in on safety concerns with GLP-1 receptor agonist implant

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

<乌鸦传媒>FXI Inhibitor Cuts Bleeds in Afib; COAPT Extends to Real World; AI Stroke Triage

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

A photo of a surgeon performing a mechanical thrombectomy

<乌鸦传媒>Stroke Doesn't Have to Lead to Death or Disability

Rapid, appropriate treatment can save lives and limit severe outcomes

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

<乌鸦传媒>Upfront Ezetimibe in ACS; New Watchman LAA Occluder OK'd; Low-Cost FH Genotyping

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

A photo of bags of donated blood at a blood bank in Stockholm, Sweden.

<乌鸦传媒>Is Intracerebral Hemorrhage Risk Shared via Blood Transfusion?

Findings may suggest a transfusion-transmissible agent linked to some types of spontaneous ICH

Psych Congress over a photo of Music City Center in Nashville Tennessee.

<乌鸦传媒>Heart Risks Much Higher for Patients With Rare Sleep Disorder

Treatment should be prescribed with cardiovascular risks in mind, says researcher

<乌鸦传媒>Optimal BP After Stroke; Psilocybin for Depression

Also in TTHealthWatch: culprit vessel or complete revascularization?

A photo of Mitch McConnell

<乌鸦传媒>Sen. McConnell Reminds Us That 'Just a Fall' Can Lead to So Much More

Falls should not be taken lightly, especially in older adults

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

<乌鸦传媒>Beneficial Produce Scripts; Aortic Dissection Deaths Up; New Opioid & Cardiac Arrest

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

<乌鸦传媒>Predicting ICU Outcomes; Post-Stroke Brain Stimulation

Also in TTHealthWatch: effect of frailty on intensive blood pressure control

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

<乌鸦传媒>OCT Angioplasty Win; Congenital Defect Found in Bronny James; Gene Tx for Angina

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

ESC over a photo of Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre.

<乌鸦传媒>Rush to DOACs Spells Trouble for Frail Warfarin Users

Lower bleeding risk of new blood thinners did not extend to this older subgroup

A photo of a woman using a speech-to-text brain-computer interface

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Brain Implants Help Paralyzed People Speak Faster, More Accurately

Groundbreaking system helps woman with paralysis communicate through a digital avatar

A photo of blisterpacks of oral contraceptives.

<乌鸦传媒>Women on the Pill Have Comforting CVD Outcomes Years Down the Line

Oral contraceptive use not tied to excess cardiovascular disease, mortality

IAS over a photo of Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in Brisbane, Australia.

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

Reduction in MACE did not come with serious adverse events

A photo of a man wearing a smart watch displaying cardiac information.

<乌鸦传媒>AI Can Play a Role in Reducing Stroke Disparities

But concerns remain about the potential for bias and differential access

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

ENDO over a photo of McCormick Place West in Chicago, IL.

<乌鸦传媒>No Increase in Major Cardiac Events With Testosterone-Replacement Therapy

Men with hypogonadism and heart disease or risk factors saw no increased risk vs placebo

A computer rendering of a transparent man with his brain and intestines highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked With Increased Stroke Risk

Swedish study is largest, with longest follow-up to date

A close up photo of a senior woman鈥檚 hand holding a Medicare card

<乌鸦传媒>Oh, You Have Medicare? We'll Skip That Test.

Patients on public insurance have a right to know if they're being treated differently

A photo of a SNAP/EBT advertisement in front of boxes of spaghetti.

<乌鸦传媒>How I Became a Physician on Food Stamps

Expanded SNAP work requirements will do more harm than good

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