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News, opinions and meeting coverage in cardiology.

Fentanyl Death Trends; Food Additives and Heart Disease

Also in TTHealthWatch: MDMA and PTSD, and esophageal erosion and cancer

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Diagnostic CV Procedures Rebounded After Dipping in 2020

U.S. procedural volumes exceeded March 2019 levels by 4% in April 2021

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Over One-Third of Adults in 22 States Have Obesity, CDC Says

No states hit this threshold a decade ago

FDA APPROVED empagliflozin (Jardiance) over a computer rendering of and micrograph of chronic kidney disease

FDA Approves Another SGLT2 Inhibitor for Treating CKD

Empagliflozin adds indication in adults, regardless of diabetes status

FDA ADCOMM ITCA 650 (exenatide in DUROS device) over a photo of the device.

FDA Panel: All Thumbs Down for GLP-1 Agonist Implant for Diabetes

We haven't seen "the best version of this device," said panel member

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Another Win for Biomarker-Driven Thromboprophylaxis for Patients With Cancer

Threefold risk reduction with enoxaparin in high-risk gastrointestinal, lung cancers

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Reassuring Registry Data on Going Into TAVR Sans Symptoms

Would intervention beat watchful waiting for asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis?

FDA ADCOMM ITCA 650 (exenatide in DUROS device) over a photo of the device.

Third Time's a Charm for GLP-1 Diabetes Device? FDA Staff Suggest Otherwise.

Advisory committee to weigh in on safety concerns with GLP-1 receptor agonist implant

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Link Between Psoriasis, Heart Disease Tracks to Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction

Lower coronary flow reserve associated with severity, duration of psoriasis

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Should Surgical AVR for Aortic Regurgitation Happen Earlier in Young Adults?

Waiting to meet standard criteria less likely to lead to LV normalization

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

FXI Inhibitor Cuts Bleeds in Afib; COAPT Extends to Real World; AI Stroke Triage

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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Direct-to-Consumer Lab Tests Raise Ethical Questions, Researchers Say

Privacy policies, terms of sale often are unclear

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Keto for Kids With Diabetes Carries Risk, AAP Warns

American Academy of Pediatrics outlines policy for low-, very low-carbohydrate diets

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Guide to the Coronary Artery Calcium Scan: 2023 Update

The Skeptical Cardiologist on how CAC scans fit into current practice in preventive cardiology

Is Being a Night Owl Unhealthy? CRC Screening Not Recommended Enough

Also in TTHealthWatch: CVD death and obesity

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ERS Roundup: Cell Transplant Boosts Lung Function in COPD Patients

Plus: idrevloride for primary ciliary dyskinesia and ultrasound for pulmonary embolism

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No Avoiding Mitral Valve Implant Obstruction With Preemptive Ablation

LVOT obstruction remains thorn in the side of TMVI in small case series

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Stroke Doesn't Have to Lead to Death or Disability

Rapid, appropriate treatment can save lives and limit severe outcomes

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Weight Loss Supplement Found to Contain Toxic Substance, CDC Says

A toddler landed in the emergency department after consuming the product

FDA ADCOMM patisiran (Onpattro) over a medical illustration of cardiomyopathy over a microscopy of heart amyloid deposits

FDA Panel Reluctantly Backs Patisiran for ATTR Cardiomyopathy

Clinical meaningfulness is a different question, however

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Dementia Risk Tied to Sedentary Lifestyle

Ten hours or more a day of sedentary behavior raised risk of incident dementia

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

Upfront Ezetimibe in ACS; New Watchman LAA Occluder OK'd; Low-Cost FH Genotyping

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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Is Intracerebral Hemorrhage Risk Shared via Blood Transfusion?

Findings may suggest a transfusion-transmissible agent linked to some types of spontaneous ICH

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Afib Catheter Ablation Wins Points for Psych Improvement

REMEDIAL trial finds reduced anxiety, depression after procedure vs medical therapy

FDA APPROVED LimFlow Vector over a computer rendering of the device in the body.

Novel System Snags FDA Approval for Severe Peripheral Arterial Disease

Device designed to prevent amputation in chronic limb-threatening ischemia

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Mask Attack Leaves Actor Blind; Diabetes Risk in Night Owls; U.S. Blood Shortage

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51成人动漫 staff

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Rheum Patients on HCQ: Stick With It or Face Heart Consequences

Population-based study links adherence with risk for cardiovascular events

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Heart Risks Much Higher for Patients With Rare Sleep Disorder

Treatment should be prescribed with cardiovascular risks in mind, says researcher

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One PrEP Regimen Linked to Higher Risk of Hypertension, Statin Use Over Another

Use of TAF associated with increased risks within 2 years versus TDF, retrospective study finds

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When Temps Rise, So Do Medical Risks. Should Docs and Nurses Talk More About Heat?

"This is not your grandmother's heat," says policy expert

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Lorundrostat Stands a Chance Against Obesity-Related Hypertension

Selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor proceeds to phase III study after Target-HTN's success

Optimal BP After Stroke; Psilocybin for Depression

Also in TTHealthWatch: culprit vessel or complete revascularization?

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Less Afib in Heavy Drinkers Who Quit Alcohol Cold Turkey

But reduced intake didn't appear as successful for primary prevention, observational data suggest

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Calcium Channel Blockers Again Linked to Glaucoma

But researcher says there's no need to switch most users to other antihypertensive drugs

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Sen. McConnell Reminds Us That 'Just a Fall' Can Lead to So Much More

Falls should not be taken lightly, especially in older adults

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Common Food Additives Singled Out for Cardiovascular Risk

Food labels often list emulsifiers linked to long-term health outcomes

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Low-Dose Semaglutide Can Ease Insulin Need in Early T1D, Small Series Shows

All 10 patients were able to eliminate prandial insulin use within 3 months

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

Beneficial Produce Scripts; Aortic Dissection Deaths Up; New Opioid & Cardiac Arrest

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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Deciding Who Is Dead: Physician Group Issues New Statement

American College of Physicians adds to debate about redefining death

Predicting ICU Outcomes; Post-Stroke Brain Stimulation

Also in TTHealthWatch: effect of frailty on intensive blood pressure control

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