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Multimodal Evaluations May Flag Cardiac Allograft Problems Earlier

Study underscores importance of anatomical, physiological parameters

May 11, 2023
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Lower BP Might Mean Less Cardiac Conduction Disease

SPRINT post hoc analysis suggests a means for prevention

May 03, 2023
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Sketchy Benefits With Corticosteroids Persist in Children's Heart Surgery

An updated meta-analysis of the controversial practice shows no definite answers

Apr 28, 2023
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Atul Gawande on the Importance of Palliative Care

A "scandal" that routine care doesn't include talks about larger life goals, says surgeon-writer

Apr 25, 2023
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The Worst Redo Option After TAVR?

Choose the first procedure wisely, because repeats have mortality implications, researchers say

Apr 24, 2023
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Common Diuretic Pauses Atherosclerosis in CKD, T2D

If finerenone isn't available, try spironolactone, said researcher

Apr 15, 2023
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ECMO Therapy Out of Reach for Multiple Socioeconomic Groups

Sex, insurance status, and income all factors in access to advanced critical care therapy

Apr 07, 2023
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Timing of Pacemaker, ICD Infections Suggests Closer Wound Checks for Some

Researchers stress early detection and treatment of CIED infection

Apr 05, 2023
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Heart Failure's Obesity Paradox Falls Apart on Further Inspection

Should some heart failure patients be advised to lose weight or shed fat?

Mar 21, 2023
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More Sophisticated Imaging Doesn't Necessarily Mean Better Outcomes in Ischemic HF

But cardiac MRI, PET may still have value in some patients, per AIMI-HF trial

Mar 09, 2023
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Virtual Care Team Optimized Heart Failure Medications During Hospitalization

Trial shows modest effect with daily recommendations to the treating team

Mar 07, 2023
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Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery Earns Confidence in Expert Hands

Decision for mini thoracotomy may rest on patient preference, expert operator availability

Mar 06, 2023
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Hunt for Hibernating Myocardium Doesn't Help PCI for Ischemic Cardiomyopathy

REVIVED-BCIS2 challenges long-held beliefs about myocardial viability

Mar 05, 2023
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Atorvastatin Tied to Cardioprotection for Lymphoma Patients on Anthracyclines

STOP-CA deemed "an impactful study that will lead to more prescription of statins in patients."

Mar 04, 2023
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