Med Page Today
MAY 18, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- BOSTON -- For persistent atrial fibrillation (Afib), adding artificial intelligence guidance for ablation site selection improved success, the TAILORED trial showed. Freedom from Afib after one procedure regardless of antiarrhythmic.
EMS 12-Lead
MAY 15, 2024
TCP in the ROSC Patient: False Electrical Capture at 75mA Josh Kimbrell, NRP @joshkimbre Judah Kreinbrook, EMT-P @JMedic2JDoc This is the second installment of a blog series showing how transcutaneous pacing (TCP) can be difficult and how you can improve your skills. We will be using redacted information from different cases where paramedics attempted TCP in the field.
HCPLive
MAY 15, 2024
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA, reviews the efficacy and safety data of inclisiran, highlighting its long-term effects and noting that injection site reactions are among the most prominent adverse reactions associated with this medication.
Med Page Today
MAY 16, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- A Massachusetts teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from eating a large quantity of chili pepper extract and also had a congenital heart defect, according to an autopsy report obtained.
Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology
MAY 15, 2024
Elevated bone resorption and diminished bone formation have been recognized as the primary features of glucocorticoid-associated skeletal disorders. However, the direct effects of excess glucocorticoids on bone turnover remain unclear. Here, we explored the outcomes of exogenous glucocorticoid treatment on bone loss and delayed fracture healing in mice and found that reduced bone turnover was a dominant feature, resulting in a net loss of bone mass.
DAIC
MAY 15, 2024
In the dynamic realm of healthcare technology, cardiovascular information systems (CVIS) stand at the forefront, facilitating streamlined operations, enhanced patient care and efficient data management within cardiovascular departments. According to a recent market report from Credence Research, the CVIS market is projected to surge from $1,197 M in 2023 to $2,387 by 2023 — a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%.
Science Daily - Stroke
MAY 16, 2024
Singing rehabilitates speech production in post-stroke aphasia. Researchers investigated the rehabilitative effect of singing on the brain.
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Med Page Today
MAY 17, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Metformin started for pre-diabetes also appeared to reduce patients' risk of developing gout, researchers found. Among 1,154 people with elevated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) just short of the threshold for type 2 diabetes who began.
HCPLive
MAY 18, 2024
A diagnosis of chronic kidney disease was approximately 3-times more likely in Crohn's disease than in ulcerative colitis.
DAIC
MAY 14, 2024
Getty Images milla1cf Tue, 05/14/2024 - 13:00 May 14, 2024 — One of the most common genetic heart diseases worldwide, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) causes the walls of the left ventricle to become thick and stiff. In about 70 percent of cases, patients with HCM experience obstruction to blood flow, which increases pressures in the heart and can lead to chest pain, shortness of breath and reduced exercise capacity.
Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
MAY 13, 2024
Discover the new state-of-the-art Cardiovascular Institute at Glenbrook Hospital in Evanston, IL, offering advanced heart care and future expansion plans.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
MAY 13, 2024
People with the heart condition obstructive cardiomyopathy were able to use significantly more oxygen while exercising after taking the investigational drug aficamten, according to a new study.
HCPLive
MAY 17, 2024
Check out this quiz on the NKF's KDOQI recommendations on nutrition in chronic kidney disease, with a focus on their guidance for protein and energy intake!
DAIC
MAY 15, 2024
Getty Images milla1cf Wed, 05/15/2024 - 19:10 May 15, 2024 — A new study demonstrated parity between a minimally invasive procedure to replace the aortic valve in the heart— transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)—and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). In the meta-analysis of seven randomized trials, published in JSCAI and presented at the 2024 EuroPCR conference in Paris, France, researchers compared the outcomes of 7,785 patients undergoing TAVR (a procedure that delivers a n
Dr. Paddy Barrett
MAY 17, 2024
Does stress cause heart disease? The short answer is ‘ Yes ’ But if you want to know why and what you can do about it, you should read the rest of this article. First, let’s define some terms. Stress is the collective response (biochemically, cognitively, etc.) to the adversity you face in life. When adversity is a challenge you take on willingly (e.g., Competitive Sport), it can prompt you to rise to the occasion and perform at your best.
Science Daily - Stroke
MAY 15, 2024
A recent study has found that an ion transporter protein that regulates the pH of specific brain cells can repair the blood-brain barrier and restore normal brain function after ischemic stroke. The study has revealed novel and specific therapeutic targets for ischemic stroke and related brain conditions for which no targeted treatments exist currently.
Med Page Today
MAY 13, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- A low serum testosterone level at baseline was associated with higher risk for all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, a meta-analysis of 11 prospective cohort studies found. In age-adjusted analyses, men in the.
HCPLive
MAY 13, 2024
In an interview, King provided an overview of the history of psychedelic research for psychiatric conditions, where we are now, and what hurdles investigators must address.
DAIC
MAY 14, 2024
milla1cf Tue, 05/14/2024 - 12:53 May 14, 2024 — GE HealthCare , a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics and digital solutions innovator, and Medis Medical Imaging , a leading cardiac imaging software company, announced their collaboration aimed at helping advance precision care in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease ( CAD ).
Science Daily - Heart Disease
MAY 16, 2024
In the United States, about 30-40% of donor hearts aren't considered for transplant due to inadequate function in the donor. This leads to a drop in the number of donated hearts that are available to be matched with someone who needs a heart transplant.
ECG Cases
MAY 13, 2024
Anton is joined by the world's leading EM researcher in subarachnoid hemorrhage diagnosis Dr. Jeff Perry and EM-Stroke team clinician Dr. Katie Lin for a deep dive into why we still miss this life-threatening diagnosis, the key clinical clues, proper use of decision tools, indications for CT, indications for CTA, indications for LP and CSF interpretation for the sometimes elusive diagnosis of subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Med Page Today
MAY 13, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- NEW ORLEANS -- Individuals with diabetes were more likely to report a history of myocardial infarction (MI) if they also had high levels of serum lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), or advanced liver fibrosis, a retrospective study using.
HCPLive
MAY 18, 2024
Wei Ling Lau, MD, explains the importance of medication adherence to maximize the benefits of RAASi therapy.
DAIC
MAY 14, 2024
UVA Health's Karen Johnston, MD, the SHINE trial leader, was pleased to see the new insights into best practices for stroke care. “These data from the SHINE trial continue to inform the national stroke community about potential approaches to treating hyperglycemic stroke patients to assure better outcomes,” she said. Dan Addison | UVA Communications milla1cf Tue, 05/14/2024 - 12:57 May 14, 2024 — An ambitious, nationwide clinical trial led by UVA Health ’s Karen Johnston , MD, has provided docto
Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
MAY 14, 2024
UPMC Harrisburg pioneers new transcatheter aortic valve replacement system, providing improved lifetime management for patients with aortic valve stenosis.
American Heart News - Heart News
MAY 16, 2024
DALLAS, May 16, 2024 — Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. have risen 140% over the past three decades and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause.[1] Despite existing medical guidance on pregnancy and cardiovascular health, current trends in health.
Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology
MAY 15, 2024
Lymphedema is a debilitating disease with no effective cure and affects an estimated 250 million individuals worldwide. Prior studies have identified mutations in piezo-type mechanosensitive ion channel component 1 (PIEZO1), angiopoietin 2 (ANGPT2), and tyrosine kinase with Ig-like and EGF-like domains 1 (TIE1) in patients with primary lymphedema. Here, we identified crosstalk between these molecules and showed that activation of the mechanosensory channel PIEZO1 in lymphatic endothelial cells (
HCPLive
MAY 19, 2024
With incidence climbing amid climate change, an emergency medicine doctor has advice on prevention of cardiovascular and dermatologic effects.
DAIC
MAY 16, 2024
A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and nine other medical societies reports early diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease is essential to improve outcomes and reduce amputation risk, heart attack, stroke and death for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). Image courtesy: Getty Images christine.book Thu, 05/16/2024 - 11:23 May 16, 2024 — Timely diagnosis and proper management of peripheral artery disease (P
Science Daily - Heart Disease
MAY 14, 2024
The powerful new AI tool can predict heart failure outcomes in specific patients, helping doctors improve care.
Science Daily - Stroke
MAY 17, 2024
Stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide and the second leading cause of death, but the right early intervention can prevent severe consequences. Scientists developed a new test by combining blood-based biomarkers with a clinical score to identify patients experiencing large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke with high accuracy.
American Heart News - Heart News
MAY 14, 2024
Guideline Highlights: The new joint guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology provides recommendations to guide clinicians in the treatment of patients with lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) and.
HCPLive
MAY 14, 2024
Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa had the greatest risk of developing various CVS, with heart failure being the most common one.
DAIC
MAY 16, 2024
Getty Images milla1cf Thu, 05/16/2024 - 15:37 May 16, 2024 — People were more likely to develop a type of treatment-resistant hypertension when they experienced adverse effects of economic and social conditions that influence individual and group differences in health status, known as social determinants of health. Additionally, this risk was higher among Black American adults than white American adults, according to a study funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Science Daily - Heart Disease
MAY 15, 2024
An important new study has advanced how heart failure is detected in women -- meaning more female patients can be diagnosed and at an earlier stage.
Med Page Today
MAY 18, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
JAMA Cardiology
MAY 14, 2024
This cohort study examines data for men and women 40 years and older to determine the association between high-volume leisure-time aerobic physical activity and the progression of coronary artery calcium over time.
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