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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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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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Blood, Breast Cancer Survivors Stand Out for Heart Risks Over a Decade Later

Research suggests cancer-specific precision monitoring and risk stratification

Apr 19, 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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Low-Potassium Diet Not Enough to Stave off Recurrent Hyperkalemia

Consider adding a potassium binder to the mix, researcher suggests

Apr 14, 2023
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Do All Those Postmarket Device Modifications Add Up to Patient Harm?

Cardiovascular devices lead the pack in having multiple iterations culminate in device recall

Apr 12, 2023
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Certain Painkillers Linked to Heart Failure in Type 2 Diabetes

Population-based study shows older patients with poorly controlled diabetes at particular risk

Apr 10, 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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Adaptive Pacemaker Fails in HFpEF

Improvement in oxygen consumption response to physical exertion not observed in a small 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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