Candesartan in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure
A study aimed to determine if angiotensin II type 1 [...]
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Candesartan in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure
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A study aimed to determine if angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockers combined with angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors enhance clinical results for patients with chronic heart […]
Nurse Practitioners and Managing Patients With Heart Failure
Researchers investigated the capacity of nurse practitioners (NPs) in [...]
Expanding Medicaid Means Better Care for Heart Patients
A study published in BMC Health Services Research found that expanding Medicaid [...]
Treatment Effect of IV Iron in Iron-Deficient Heart Failure
The trial’s goal was to evaluate percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) [...]
Heart Failure Guidelines: Question #17 with Dr. Biykem Bozkurt
In episode #291 in the CardioNerds Decipher the Guideline Series, [...]
Nurse Practitioners and Managing Patients With Heart Failure
Researchers investigated the capacity of nurse practitioners (NPs) in [...]
Heart Failure Guidelines: Question #18 with Dr. Shelley Zieroth
Episode #295 of “CardioNerds Decipher the Guidelines” discusses the case of a [...]
Increased Heart Failure Risk in Black Adults: Redlining
American Heart Association’s recent analysis discovered that present-day heart failure [...]
Heart Shape Predicts Cardiac Disease
A Stanford Medicine researcher conducted an AI-aided study on the [...]
Heart Failure Guidelines: Question #19 with Dr. Clyde Yancy
Episode #298 in the CardioNerds Decipher the Guideline Series presents [...]
Treatment For Reduced Ejection Fraction
Researchers compared the effectiveness of sacubitril/valsartan with valsartan alone [...]
Pearls and Pitfalls When Treating Heart Failure
In a recent episode of “Heart Failure Beat,” hosts [...]
Expanding Medicaid Means Better Care for Heart Patients
A study published in BMC Health Services Research found that [...]
2023 ESC Heart Failure Guidelines Highlight Changes in HFpEF Definitions
A recent article reviewed the 2023-focused update to the European [...]
Catheter Ablation is Superior to Medical Therapy for Heart Failure
Dr. John M. Mandrola discusses the CASTLE-HTx study with [...]
Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair Reduces Mortality in Heart Failure Patients
Researchers presented five-year study findings. They compared two treatments for [...]
Global Study Reveals Gender Disparities in Acute Heart Failure Treatment
An analysis of the REPORT-HF registry revealed significant gender disparities [...]
Cleveland Clinic Tops U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Cardiology and Heart Surgery Hospital Rankings
U.S. News & World Report released its 2023-2024 rankings [...]
Addressing Heart Failure Disparities: Insights from Joint Session on Health Equity
A recent joint session held by the European Society of [...]
Heart Failure With Moderately Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFmrEF), Compared to Other Categories
A recent study assessed heart failure patients with moderately reduced [...]
Molecular Markers for Heart Failure Recovery
Researchers analyzed RNA sequencing and phosphopeptide profiling of left [...]
Study Reveals Positive Outcomes in Heart Failure Dyad Education, Calls for Increased Nurse-Led Interventions
A recent study reviewed the significance of heart failure as [...]
Treating Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
Researchers analyzed the ongoing challenges in treating heart failure with [...]
Heart Failure Increases Complications After Hip Surgery
Researchers analyzed the impact of heart failure (HF) on complications [...]
Heart Failure: Diuretics and Emerging Therapies
Researchers provided an overview of the treatment of congestion in [...]
Cost Evaluations of PAD Treatments May Be Hindered by Poor Data Reporting
A systematic review of clinical data used in economic evaluations [...]
Evaluating the Accuracy of Risk Assessment Models for Venous Thromboembolism
A study found that risk assessment models (RAMs) have weak [...]
GANGLIA-AF: Novel Ablation Target for Treatment-Refractory Atrial Fibrillation Shows Promise
Editor’s Note: Author Natasha Cuk, MD, is a cardiology fellow [...]
Having a High BMI is Associated with the Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease
There exists a correlation between high body mass index (BMI), [...]
PAUSE-SCD: Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation at the Time of ICD Implant Shows Benefit
In patients with cardiomyopathy and ventricular tachycardia (VT), early catheter [...]
Assessing Referral and Enrollment Rates in Cardiac Rehabilitation Following Open-Heart Surgery
A study shows that phase 2 referral and enrollment rates [...]
Airway Pressure Release Ventilation an Effective Primary Mode of Post-Operative Ventilation for Patients Undergoing Open-Heart Surgery
Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV) is a viable mode of [...]
The COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Cardiac Surgery in Australia
A study further highlighted the international effect of COVID-19, as [...]
COVID-19 Patients at a Higher Risk of Venous Thromboembolism Compared to Influenza Patients
A new study shows that hospitalized patients with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) [...]
Intracardiac Echocardiography Electroanatomic Mapping Integration Effective at Treating AF
A new study shows that intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) and its [...]
Cardio Round-Up: Upward Wealth Mobility Associated with Better Heart Health; HF Linked to Cancer; and More
The findings of a new study suggest that people who [...]
Catheter Ablation of AFib is Better for Patients with Tachycardia-Bradycardia Syndrome than Pacemaker Implantation
Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a safer, and [...]
A Rehabilitation Program Focused on Diet and Exercise Benefits Elderly Obese Patients with Heart Disease
A study shows that obese elderly patients affected with heart [...]
One-Fifth of Patients with Stable CAD Experience Monthly Angina
More than 20% of stable outpatients with coronary artery disease [...]
Study IDs Improved Method of AFib Detection in Stroke Patients
A new study shows that among patients with ischemic stroke, [...]
Cardiac Amyloidosis Likely Contributes More to Negative HFpEF Trials than Previously Thought
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a remarkably [...]
Cardio Round-up: Routine Blood Test Helps Detect Advanced Atherosclerotic Disease; Plus More
A routine lab test for glycosylated hemoglobin to track blood [...]
Empagliflozin Shows HF Benefit Regardless of Baseline Circulating Troponin Levels
Treatment with empagliflozin was beneficial for patients with heart failure [...]
VTE in Psychiatric Patients Effectively Diagnosed Using New Marker
Soluble fibrin monomer complex (SFMC), a suggested new candidate marker [...]
Glycosylated Hemoglobin Test Helps Detect Subclinical Atherosclerosis
A routine lab test for glycosylated hemoglobin to track blood [...]
Abstinence from Alcohol Improves Outcomes After AFib Ablation
New research suggests that abstaining from alcohol after undergoing catheter [...]
The Great Debate: Intensive vs. Liberal BP Control Settled by Final SPRINT Results
The ideal systolic blood pressure (SBP) target has been a [...]
Ceramide Levels in Adipose Tissue Stabilize with Liraglutide, Study Shows
Elevated levels of the lipid ceramide, which increase mortality risk [...]
Dapagliflozin Receives FDA Approval for Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease
Editor’s Note: This content was written by Amit Goyal, MD, [...]
Cardio Round-up: Too Much Sleep Or Too Little Present Heart Risks; More Early News from ACC.21
Sleeping too much or too little was found to elevate [...]
Sleep Duration Linked to Risk of Cardiovascular Events
Sleeping too much or too little was found to elevate [...]
Study Highlights Possible Gender Bias in Heart Care
Men with chest pain tend to receive medical attention faster, [...]
FDA Commits to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has committed to issuing [...]
‘Awake’ ECMO Management Strategy in Cardiogenic Shock Safe, Effective
A new study suggests that the use of and ‘awake’ [...]
Noise Pollution from Transportation Linked with Some CV Risk Factors
Noise pollution from transportation may be associated with aggravating some [...]
Tofacitinib Under Review for Heart-related Issues, Cancer in Canada Months after FDA Announcement
Health Canada is conducting a safety review into tofacitinib following [...]
Extended Time in Space Linked With Loss in Cardiac Mass: Study
Extended time in a weightless environment like space, or as [...]
Home Blood Pressure Treatment among Hemodialysis Patients Feasible and Safe
Feature In the general population blood pressure is an important [...]
Cardio Round-up: Racial Disparities in Mechanical Clot Removal Persist, Plus More
Racial disparities in the use of mechanical clot removal persist, [...]
Study: Aspirin Not As Effective As Anticoagulation in Some Patients
Important new research has indicated that aspirin may not be [...]
Deep Learning Model Detects Electrolyte Imbalance via ECG
Researchers may have developed a deep learning model that is [...]
Beta-blockers May Contribute to Sleep Disturbances: Meta-analysis
A new systematic review and meta-analysis in Hypertension suggests that [...]
VIDEO: Hiren Shah, MD, Talks VTE Updates and MAGELLAN Trial
In this first part of a two-part interview, Dr. Hiren [...]
Balance Disorder Increases Cancer, Cardiovascular Mortality Risks
A study found that balance, or the lack thereof, may [...]
Serum Magnesium Associated with Lower Blood Pressure in CKD Patients
Kidney Week 2020 Magnesium has been implicated in the regulation [...]
Platelet Reactivity-based DAPT Strategy Noninferior to Standard Care
A platelet reactivity-based strategy of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in [...]
Study: VTE Rates May Not Be Higher Than Expected in COVID-19
A multicenter study from Saudi Arabia suggests that the rates [...]
Temporal Changes in Medical Therapy for Revascularized Symptomatic PAD Patients
The use of medical therapy to prevent adverse events in [...]
Air Pollution Particulate Increases Heart, Lung Risk in Elderly
A new analysis suggests that long-term exposure to air pollution [...]
Study: Deep Vein Thrombosis Remains Clinically Relevant Endpoint
Asymptomatic proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is still useful as [...]
Green Tea, Coffee Linked with Reduced Mortality Risk After Heart Attack or Stroke
The consumption of coffee or green tea was linked with [...]
Researchers ID Therapy That May Block Doxorubicin-linked Heart Damage
A potential therapy that reduces the cardiac damage caused by [...]
E-Cigarettes Plus Smoking As Harmful as Cigarettes Alone: Analysis
A new analysis has shown that those who use e-cigarettes [...]
Depressive Symptoms May Be Associated with Cardiovascular Disease
A study observed a correlation between depressive symptoms, even when [...]
Research Shows How Nutritional Deficiency Impacts Cardiac Patients Following Surgery
Researchers have shed light on how nutritional deficiency affects cardiac [...]
Cardio Round-up: Advantages for E-Learning; Hypertension Problems; and More
E-Learning Linked with Deep Learning, Preferred By Study Participants Half [...]
Longer Obesity Duration Increases Cardiometabolic Disease Risk
A longer duration of obesity is associated with greater cardiometabolic [...]
New Study Debunks Plant-based Diets Tied to Blood Type
A new analysis published in the Journal of the Academy [...]
Current, Former Smoking Status Linked with Mortality Marker
New research suggests that growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15), a [...]
Racial Diversity Is Still Lacking Among Prospective and Current Students in Surgery Programs
The percentage of applicants for and students currently enrolled in [...]
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Is Effective for Assessing Cardiac Amyloidosis
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) was found to be helpful in [...]
Low HDL Cholesterol Serves as a Biomarker for Light-Chain Cardiac Amyloidosis
Having low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLC) has been [...]
Blood Clot Contraction Predictive of Post-op Venous Thromboembolism
Impairment of blood clot contraction both preceded and was predictive [...]
CAC Helps ID CVD Risk in Women Receiving RT for Breast Cancer
For women with breast cancer, coronary artery calcium (CAC) detected [...]
Cardio Round-up: 1 in 3 Don’t Know Stroke Signs; Machine Learning and AFib Readmissions; and More
Researchers for this paper performed a literature review of 277 [...]
Myocarditis Caused By COVID-19 Not As Prevalent As Feared?
A new paper suggests that myocarditis caused by COVID-19 may [...]
Surgeon General Issues Call to Action for Hypertension Control
The path toward hypertension control includes making it a national [...]
Smokers Face Three Times the Risk of Premature Death from Cardiovascular Disease
Adding Smoking Cessation to Lung Screening Can Reduce Mortality and [...]
Certain HTN Meds May Cut Deaths From Influenza, Pneumonia
Current angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-I) or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) [...]
Study: One in Three Young Adults Doesn’t Know Common Stroke Symptoms
A new analysis published in Stroke indicates that almost 30% [...]
Aspirin Linked with Reduced Risk for Mechanical Ventilation, In-Hospital Death
The use of aspirin has an association with reduced in-hospital [...]
Lower Bleeding Risk with Post-PCI Bivalirudin in Heart Attack Patients: Analysis
Bivalirudin yielded similar 30-day mortality rates to heparin following percutaneous [...]
MITHRAS: Atrial Septal Defect Closure After Mitral Valve Repair
Interventional closure of iatrogenic atrial septal defect (iASD) with transcatheter [...]
DEFINE-PCI: One Year Outcomes in Post-PCI Patients with Residual Ischemia
Despite successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), symptomatic patients without residual [...]
Congenital Heart Disease Does Not Increase COVID-19 Risk, Severity
A study analyzing COVID-19 risk and outcomes in patients with [...]
COMBINE OCT-FFR: Combined Techniques Improve Plaque Identification in Diabetics
The use of fractional flow reserve (FFR) combined with optical [...]
People of Color, and Women Remain Significantly Underrepresented in Cardiovascular Healthcare
There exist significant inequalities in cardiology, where African Americans, Hispanics, [...]
COMPARE CRUSH: Integral and Crushed Pills Same for TIMI Flow Post-PCI
Crushing prasugrel tablets does not improve TIMI 3 flow in [...]
Young Adults with Cardiovascular Risk Factors Face Substantial COVID-19 Adverse Outcomes
Younger patients hospitalized for COVID-19 have been found to face [...]
Empagliflozin Linked with Reduced Mortality Risk in Diabetics and Non-Diabetics
Empagliflozin was associated with reduced risk for cardiovascular death regardless [...]
