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With Preliminary Win for DOAC, Sights Set on Supplanting DAPT After LAA Closure

— First randomized trial sets the stage for larger, more definitive studies

EuroPCR over a photo of Le Palais des Congrès de Paris, in Paris, France.

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Quarter of Wegovy-Treated Teens With Obesity Return to Normal Weight

Overall, nearly half dropped below threshold for obesity

May 17, 2023
Heart Transplants From Active COVID Donors Linked With Higher Mortality

Outcomes from donors with recently resolved COVID similar to those without SARS-CoV-2, however

May 17, 2023
Mitral Valve Replacement Gets a Favorable Match-Up Against GDMT in Functional MR

TMVR fares at least as well as conservative treatment in observational analysis

May 17, 2023
CO2 Flush Offers Renewed Hope for TAVR Brain Protection

Early study suggests role for neuroprotection from air bubbles

May 17, 2023
Mitral Valve Replacement Gets a Favorable Match-Up Against GDMT in Functional MR

TMVR fares at least as well as conservative treatment in observational analysis

CO2 Flush Offers Renewed Hope for TAVR Brain Protection

Early study suggests role for neuroprotection from air bubbles

Cardiology Case Studies

Balloon Mitral Valvotomy Interrupted by Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Young Woman

Patient recovered quickly, thanks to cardiologist's fast response

A photo of a young woman wearing a holter monitor.
Regular Episodes of Fainting, Stomach Pain Plague Middle-Age Heavy Drinker

Symptoms persisted for 2 years before the patient was admitted to the hospital

A photo of a mature Asian man wincing in pain and touching his stomach.
Severe Chest Pain in Newly Diagnosed Colorectal Cancer

Case study illustrates iatrogenic risks not to be underestimated

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Here, Exactly, Is How Age of Onset Affects Giant Cell Arteritis

Disease characteristics, risk factors for complications differ between young and old

May 17, 2023
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Weekly Exercise May Help Reduce Flu, Pneumonia Deaths

Benefit observed even in adults with levels of aerobic activity below guideline recommendations

May 17, 2023
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Meticulous Slicing No Better Than Stenting at Axing Feared TAVR Complication

Comparing leaflet splitting vs conventional stenting to avoid coronary obstruction

May 16, 2023
EuroPCR over a photo of Le Palais des Congrès de Paris, in Paris, France.
Navigating My Father's Alzheimer's as a Doctor

Sandeep Jauhar, MD, PhD, on his career and wrestling with his father's dementia

May 16, 2023
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EVAR vs Aneurysm Activity; Carotid Stenosis Inaccuracy; More PAP in Heart Failure?

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

May 16, 2023
Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.
Topical Esmolol Gel Helped Heal Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Significantly better than standard of care at 12 and 24 weeks

May 15, 2023
A photo of a female physician treating her male patient’s diabetic foot ulcer.
Falls and Mortality; At-Home Versus In-Clinic Blood Pressure Measurement

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May 13, 2023
TTUHSC EL PASO HEALTHWATCH with their logo and photos of Rick Lange, MD, and Elizabeth Tracey
Multimodal Evaluations May Flag Cardiac Allograft Problems Earlier

Study underscores importance of anatomical, physiological parameters

May 11, 2023
A computer rendered crossection of an blood vessel narrowed by plaque.
Senators Call Out PBMs, Drugmakers for High Prescription Drug Costs

This "is a moral issue," Sen. Bernie Sanders said during the hearing

May 11, 2023
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Hyperbaric Oxygen for Long COVID? Heart Ultrasounds Offer Limited Support

Randomized trial shows global longitudinal strain improvement with clinical data lacking

May 10, 2023
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Farxiga OK'd for All EF; Older Donor Hearts; Cardiologist Arrested for Deaths

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

May 09, 2023
Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.
Adding This New Criteria Drastically Cut 72-Hour Insulinoma Fast Time

Beta-hydroxybutyrate-based stopping point reduced burden on patients

May 08, 2023
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GLP-1 Agonists Come Out on Top in Cardiovascular Comparison of Newer Diabetes Meds

Serious limitations noted of attempt to compare GLP-1 agonists, SGLT-2 inhibitors, however

May 08, 2023
A photo of a senior man self-injecting diabetes medication in his stomach fat.
GLP-1 RAs Safe Months After Kidney Transplant

Helped diabetics cut down on daily insulin dose, body weight

May 08, 2023
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