Cardiology
From the Journals
Endocarditis tied to drug use on the rise, spiked during COVID
The steepest rise of infective endocarditis in people with cocaine/opioid use disorder occurred during the pandemic, suggesting COVID itself may...
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Survival varies widely for cardiac arrests in U.S. cath labs
These events warrant their own dedicated study, new evidence, and specific guidance, observers say.
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Cardiac injury caused by COVID-19 less common than thought
Study examines cardiac MRI scans in 31 patients before and after having COVID-19.
Feature
Indiana cardiologist faces multiple malpractice complaints
Patients allege the doctor performed unnecessary cardiac procedures that led to physical and emotional harm.
Conference Coverage
Black HFrEF patients get more empagliflozin benefit in EMPEROR analyses
Empagliflozin trial data in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction signal more benefit in Black, compared with White patients...
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Cardiovascular risk score multipliers suggested for rheumatic diseases
Guidelines could tailor cardiovascular risk scores by using a multiplier of 2.5 for systemic sclerosis, 2.0 for lupus, and 1.5 for any other...
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High lipoprotein(a) levels plus hypertension add to CVD risk
A new analysis illustrates, for the first time, a significant interaction between Lp(a) and hypertension in the primary prevention of...
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Dispatching volunteer responders may not increase AED use in OHCA
Lay responders performed CPR and applied AEDs at rates similar to trained volunteer responders dispatched via a smartphone app to handle out-of-...
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The 'Plaque Hypothesis': Focus on vulnerable lesions to cut events
A new strategy is needed that targets unstable plaque in the whole of the coronary arteries, rather than just obstructive lesions, to reduce major...
Guidelines
New AHA statement on managing ACS in older adults
Aging may alter the diagnosis and treatment of acute coronary syndrome in older adults, the American Heart Association notes in a new scientific...
Feature
Bite-sized bouts of exercise: Why they are valuable and what they are missing
Short, intense bursts of physical activity offer entry into exercise for less active individuals.