Arrhythmias & EP
From the Journals
Cardiac arrest survival lower in COVID-19 inpatients
“We were surprised by the magnitude of COVID’s impact on the cardiac arrest incidence,” researcher says.
From the Journals
New data explore risk of magnetic interference with implantable devices
Portable electronics embedded with magnets powerful enough to impair CV device functions are proliferating.
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AHA targets ‘low-value’ heart care in new scientific statement
Low-value cardiovascular care providing little or no benefit is common, potentially harmful, and costly, and it will take key stakeholders to...
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Fewer diabetes complications with NOACs in patients with AFib
Taking non–vitamin K oral anticoagulants is associated with lower mortality and fewer diabetes complications vs. taking warfarin in patients with...
Guidelines
SCAI refines cardiogenic shock classification system
The second iteration of the SCAI cardiogenic shock classification system is based on valuable information gleaned from validation studies and real...
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‘Substantial’ CVD risks, burden up to a year after COVID-19
Governments and health systems need to be prepared to deal with the likely significant contribution of the pandemic to a rising burden of...
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Seniors face higher risk of other medical conditions after COVID-19
The risk of a new condition being triggered by COVID is more than twice as high in seniors, compared with younger patients, new research suggests...
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USPSTF says evidence still lacking for AFib screening in asymptomatic patients
The prevalence of AFib increases in age from less than 0.2% in adults younger than 55 years to about 10% in those 85 years or older.
Feature
No amount of alcohol safe for the heart: WHF
Even small amounts of alcohol have been shown to raise heart disease risk, the World Heart Federation says in a new policy brief calling for ‘...
From the Journals
Celebratory binge drinking a potential trigger for new-onset AFib
Certain holidays and mega sports events were linked to spikes in alcohol use and, separately, to acute bouts of new atrial fib that could...
Feature
CVS Caremark formulary change freezes out apixaban
The decision doesn’t affect patients on a Medicare or Medicaid plan but hits those taking the popular anticoagulant who have select commercial...