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Cardiology

News, opinions and meeting coverage in cardiology.

The packaging and blister pack of Rybelsus and the Ozempic injection pen over male silhouettes of varying BMI

Semaglutide Shines as Weight Loss Therapy

"Unprecedented results" for patients with obesity in 68-week trial

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HIIT for HFpEF? Results Mixed in Exercise Trial

Boosting intensity not obviously helpful

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Coronary Disease: Plugged Pipes or Popped Pimple?

A better analogy for what's happening to the coronary vessels

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Nutrition Status Tied to TAVR Outcomes

Data support pre- and post-TAVR dietary interventions for the elderly

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HDL Cholesterol Linked to Parkinson's Disease

Population study shows relationships between HDL levels and variability with incident PD

AP Cardiology over a computer rendering of a heart beat

The Physical Exam: Mitral Regurgitation

This podcast episode tackles ascultation, vein inspection, heart palpation, pulse, and more

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USPSTF: Still a Hard Pass on Carotid Artery Stenosis Screening

Science hasn't improved, task force says

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Promising Tissue Valve Tech Blocks Calcium Buildup

Zero structural valve deterioration at 5 Years in the COMMENCE study

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Can High Postpartum Blood Pressure Predict Future Hypertension Risk?

Blood pressure trajectory after delivery may indicate future CVD risk, researcher says

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Some of Last Year's Deferred Cardiac Surgeries Likely Still in Backlog

Report describes effect of COVID on surgical case volumes, outcomes

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Combined Cath Approach No Match for Surgery for Aortic Stenosis, CAD

Pacemakers increasingly an issue in TAVR plus PCI

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Why No Price Competition in Brand-Name Heart Drugs?

The Skeptical Cardiologist raises an eyebrow at the DOACs

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Opioids Concerningly Common for Diabetic Nerve Pain

But overall prescriptions for pain meds have tapered off over the years

An MRI of the brain showing perivascular spaces

Dementia Tied to Large Perivascular Spaces

Enlarged spaces around cerebral small blood vessels linked to cognitive decline over time

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JAK Inhibitor Misses Endpoint in Safety Study. Now What?

Major blow to popular class of oral rheumatology drugs

ENDOBREAK centered between 8 illustrated body organs.

Ozempic Seeking High Dose OK; Thyroid Cancer Overdiagnosed in Kids?

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Cancer cells with OncoBreak in the center.

Cancer and COVID; Booze and Cancer; 'Screech' Starts Chemo

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

The packaging and auto injector for Aimovig (erenumab)

New Safety Concern for Migraine Drug?

FDA: hypertension seen in some erenumab patients

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CMS Expands MitraClip Coverage by Medicare

Transcatheter mitral valve repair for secondary mitral regurgitation can now be reimbursed

Three women wearing compression leggings as seen from the waist down

Compression Wraps Promising for POTS

Small trial favors a simple treatment for chronic orthostatic intolerance

AP Cardiology over a computer rendering of a heart beat

Ventricular Tachycardia: The Cause Is the Key to Management

Andrew Perry, MD, tackles the heterogeneity of VT with Melissa Robinson, MD

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High Cognitive Performance at Age 100

Some centenarians show resilience to cognitive decline, despite brain pathology

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In STEMI PCI, Symptom-to-Balloon Time Is What Counts

Study authors urge greater efforts to reduce pre-hospital delays

A woman鈥檚 hand holding a small glass of wine over a ECG printout showing atrial fibrillation.

Alcohol and Afib: Risk Evident With Just a Few Sips a Day

Worrying data for light drinkers in large cohort study

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Primary Progressive Aphasia in Alzheimer's Doesn't Foretell Memory Loss

No memory decline over more than 2 years in small study, though speech deficits grew

A close up of an overweight woman鈥檚 arm receiving an injection from a female doctor

Monoclonal Antibody Induces Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes

Phase II trial reported decreased fat, increased lean mass

A paper electrocardiogram curling up on itself

Not So Fast on That Post-Resuscitation ECG

Study suggests waiting a bit longer to avoid false positives in OHCA

A young Black female doctor holds a stethoscope up

Recruitment Strategy Increases Cardiology Fellow Diversity

Intervention made women and minorities the majority, with no change in standards

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Staying Safe in Lupus: Monitor Hydroxychloroquine Levels

Limit the retinopathy risk while maintaining anti-thrombotic protection, study suggests

Best of The Skeptical Cardiologist in 2020

Your favorite op-eds from Anthony Pearson, MD

A RECALL ALERT stamp over a bottle of Metformin Extended Release tablets

Metformin Recalls Ballooned in 2020

Last addition to the list in November brought number to 254 products recalled

A female physician takes the blood pressure of a male patient laying in a hospital bed

Conservative Approach to Inpatient BP Spikes May Be Safer

Oral, IV antihypertensives alike associated with worse outcomes

An Apple watch ECG

Op-Ed: How to Fix Consistently Inconclusive Apple Watch ECG Readings

The Skeptical Cardiologist has a solution

A photo of Moses deGraft-Johnson, MD, over $100 bills falling

Vascular Surgeon Pleads Guilty in Blood Vessel Scam

Physician performed unnecessary procedures and faked thousands of insurance claims, feds say

A male nurse holds a stethoscope to the chest of a Black female patient, both are wearing protective facemasks

Altered Mental State Tied to COVID-19 Mortality

In-hospital deaths higher, even when pulmonary problems were not severe

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Growth Hormones in Childhood Tied to Heart Problems Later On

Women, those who were small for gestational age at highest risk

Alivecor鈥檚 Kardia 6L device and app on a smartphone

Op-Ed: Kardia Upgrade Will Cut Unclassified Mobile ECGs

Further updates to algorithm accuracy are on the way, too

Left ventricular assist device (HeartMate 3) over a computer rendering of the device attached to a heart above FDA APPROVED

LVAD Approved for Children

FDA clears the way for HeartMate 3 use in younger population

A closeup of a surgeon holding an aortic valve replacement with forceps.

New Valve Disease Guideline: Rethinking TAVR vs SAVR, MitraClip Indications

PARTNER 3, Evolut Low Risk, COAPT trials make their mark

sacubitril/valsartan (ENTRESTO) over a computer rendering of a heart above FDA ADCOMM

FDA Panel Backs Entresto, Spironolactone for Broader HF Use

But committee stops short of advocating categorical approval for HFpEF

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