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Cardiology

News, opinions and meeting coverage in cardiology.

A prosthetic aortic valve held in tweezers above a person having open heart surgery

DOAC After Heart Valve Procedure?

Registry defines prevalent use with mechanical and bioprosthetic valves

CRT21 Virtual over a computer rendering of colorful abstract

Pre-TAVR Leaflet Cut Backed by Registry

BASILICA procedure for people at risk of coronary obstruction

The packaging and autoinjector of Ozempic (semaglutide) 1mg

Another Weight-Loss Trial Win for Weekly GLP-1 Drug

Effective in diabetic patients with BMI as low as 27

An ECG of a heartbeat over a close up of a man clutching his chest

Universal Definition of Heart Failure Proposed

U.S., European, and Japanese societies seek to standardize classifications

Apples, grapefruit, oranges, pears, kiwi, lemons, and limes line the shelves at a grocery store.

And the Magic Number for Daily Fruit, Vegetable Intake Is...

No benefit to peas, corn, potatoes observed in cohort studies

A computer rendering of transcatheter aortic valve replacement

Low-Risk TAVR at 2 Years: Thrombosis Concerns Creep In

PARTNER 3 showing trends toward convergence of outcomes with surgery

ENDOBREAK centered between 8 illustrated body organs.

GIP/GLP-1 RA Phase III Success; USPSTF Looking for Input

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

A plate of fried rice and chopsticks

White Bread or White Rice? Glycemic Index Telling of CVD Risk Across Borders

Observational study suggests role of diet in primary, secondary prevention alike

A photo of the Zio XT wearable ECG patch

ECG Patch Boosts Afib Diagnoses in Older Folks

But unclear if it's clinically beneficial

A female physician with her mature female patient puts on her stethoscope

ACC Report: Cardiac Care Better Woman-to-Woman

Group suggests rethink of cardiology culture and medical education

Columns of sugar cubes that go from one cube to 7 cubes.

Op-Ed: The Bitter Truth of USDA's Sugar Guidelines

President Biden needs to "follow the science" and act now

FDA ADCOMM Lutonix 014 Drug Coated Balloon PTA catheter over a computer rendering of a drug coated balloon

FDA Advisors Pan Drug-Coated Balloon for Lower-Leg Ischemia

Panel members cite muddy efficacy data

The chemical structure of avacopan over a microscope image of Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)

Avacopan for ANCA Vasculitis: A New Treatment Paradigm?

Remission rates not inferior to prednisone -- the "unthinkable" achieved

An x-ray image of a person鈥檚 chest showing a retained pacemaker wire

Abandoned Cardiac Device Leads More MRI-Friendly Than Previously Thought

Safety of scans supported by observational study

Three young adults reflected in a glass table top with glasses of alcohol about to use cocaine

Drinks, Drugs and Smokes Spell Early Heart Disease

Amphetamines, cannabis, and cocaine posed the greatest ASCVD risk in the young

FDA APPROVED Sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto) over a photo of a man clutching his chest which is highlighted in red

First Drug Approved for Some HFpEF

FDA doesn't set hard limits on ejection fraction in expanded indication

A bottle of Corlanor (ivabradine) tablets on a photo of a woman with her eyes closed and fingers pressing her temples

Heart Failure Drug Tempers Heart Rate, Symptoms in POTS

Promising results for people with hyperadrenergic subtype of the complex disorder

Brain scan images with NeuroBreak in the center.

Sleep-Dementia Link; Neanderthal Mini-Brains; MS Tx and COVID Vax

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

The packaging and blister pack of Rybelsus and the Ozempic injection pen over male silhouettes of varying BMI

Semaglutide Shines as Weight Loss Therapy

"Unprecedented results" for patients with obesity in 68-week trial

A senior woman uses the shoulder press machine at the gym

HIIT for HFpEF? Results Mixed in Exercise Trial

Boosting intensity not obviously helpful

A man wearing work gloves holds 5 pieces of clogged metal pipe

Coronary Disease: Plugged Pipes or Popped Pimple?

A better analogy for what's happening to the coronary vessels

Looking over the shoulder of a senior man having dinner on a TV tray

Nutrition Status Tied to TAVR Outcomes

Data support pre- and post-TAVR dietary interventions for the elderly

A computer rendering of an HDL particle

HDL Cholesterol Linked to Parkinson's Disease

Population study shows relationships between HDL levels and variability with incident PD

AP Cardiology over a computer rendering of a heart beat

The Physical Exam: Mitral Regurgitation

This podcast episode tackles ascultation, vein inspection, heart palpation, pulse, and more

An ultrasound image showing stenosis of the carotid artery

USPSTF: Still a Hard Pass on Carotid Artery Stenosis Screening

Science hasn't improved, task force says

STS over a computer rendering of a transparent body with the heart and lungs highlighted

Promising Tissue Valve Tech Blocks Calcium Buildup

Zero structural valve deterioration at 5 Years in the COMMENCE study

SMFM over an HD ultrasound of a baby in the womb

Can High Postpartum Blood Pressure Predict Future Hypertension Risk?

Blood pressure trajectory after delivery may indicate future CVD risk, researcher says

STS over a computer rendering of a transparent body with the heart and lungs highlighted

Some of Last Year's Deferred Cardiac Surgeries Likely Still in Backlog

Report describes effect of COVID on surgical case volumes, outcomes

STS over a computer rendering of a transparent body with the heart and lungs highlighted

Combined Cath Approach No Match for Surgery for Aortic Stenosis, CAD

Pacemakers increasingly an issue in TAVR plus PCI

A computer rendering of white pills forming a $ sign. There is a human figure at one end of the $ and a heart at the other.

Why No Price Competition in Brand-Name Heart Drugs?

The Skeptical Cardiologist raises an eyebrow at the DOACs

A mature man standing in front of his medicine cabinet touching a prescription bottle

Opioids Concerningly Common for Diabetic Nerve Pain

But overall prescriptions for pain meds have tapered off over the years

An MRI of the brain showing perivascular spaces

Dementia Tied to Large Perivascular Spaces

Enlarged spaces around cerebral small blood vessels linked to cognitive decline over time

A box of Xeljanz (tofacitinib) tablets over a background of thumbs down icons

JAK Inhibitor Misses Endpoint in Safety Study. Now What?

Major blow to popular class of oral rheumatology drugs

ENDOBREAK centered between 8 illustrated body organs.

Ozempic Seeking High Dose OK; Thyroid Cancer Overdiagnosed in Kids?

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Cancer cells with OncoBreak in the center.

Cancer and COVID; Booze and Cancer; 'Screech' Starts Chemo

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

The packaging and auto injector for Aimovig (erenumab)

New Safety Concern for Migraine Drug?

FDA: hypertension seen in some erenumab patients

A photo of the Abbott MitraClip device

CMS Expands MitraClip Coverage by Medicare

Transcatheter mitral valve repair for secondary mitral regurgitation can now be reimbursed

Three women wearing compression leggings as seen from the waist down

Compression Wraps Promising for POTS

Small trial favors a simple treatment for chronic orthostatic intolerance

AP Cardiology over a computer rendering of a heart beat

Ventricular Tachycardia: The Cause Is the Key to Management

Andrew Perry, MD, tackles the heterogeneity of VT with Melissa Robinson, MD

A smiling woman who has just turned 100 points at her head

High Cognitive Performance at Age 100

Some centenarians show resilience to cognitive decline, despite brain pathology

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