OCEANIC-AF Trial Sunk; Second Renal Denervation Device Approved; Strep-Stroke Link? Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Nov 21, 2023
Alteplase Not Harmful in NOAC Users, Even in a More Bleeding-Prone Cohort No excess brain bleeds in an Asian population receiving lytic therapy for stroke Nov 20, 2023
Alleged Stroke Trial Misconduct; Ultrasound Tx for Severe AS; Farxiga's eGFR Drops Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Nov 15, 2023
DOAC Cuts Stroke Risk From Subclinical Afib But whether the small absolute gain shown in ARTESiA is worth the bleeds is another question Nov 12, 2023
Antihypertensives Do Not Detract From the BP Reduction of a Low-Sodium Diet Dietary change produces clinically relevant BP changes within a week Nov 12, 2023
And for Wegovy's Next Trick, Full-Blown Cardiovascular Benefit Outside Diabetes Established weight loss and diabetes drug may extend reach to millions more Nov 11, 2023
Seek and Ye Shall Find Afib in Stroke Survivors Neuro-cardiac collaboration can make a big difference post-stroke Nov 08, 2023
Another Xenotransplant Death; Many Unaware of HF Diagnosis; Full-Body TAVR Protector Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Nov 07, 2023
Pulsed Field Ablation May Bridge Gender Gap in AF Ablation Effectiveness, safety similar between sexes in Europe's early Farapulse experience Nov 01, 2023
Rampant Stent Overuse; Hot Tub Heart Risks Revisited; Cardiologist Runs for Office Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Oct 31, 2023
Retinal Artery Occlusion Tied to Higher Risks of Death, Vascular Events Risk appeared at 2 weeks and remained at 1 year and beyond Oct 26, 2023
Amulet vs Watchman Comparison Still Muddy Any Which Way LAA Leaks Are Defined The two devices continue to lead to similar clinical outcomes Oct 24, 2023
Extravascular ICD OK'd; Win for Million Hearts; SGLT2i Struggles at EF>60% Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Oct 24, 2023
CT for Endovascular Tx; Aortic Dissection Patch; Rape Trial for Denver Cardiologist Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Oct 17, 2023
Blood Thinners Not a Firm Contraindication for tPA, Study Finds Intracranial hemorrhage rate did not differ regardless of use of antiplatelet or anticoagulants Oct 13, 2023
A Price Jump From Pennies to $20/Pill for the Same Drug Drug pricing should be subject to stricter regulation Oct 12, 2023
Rare Lung Bleeds Cluster in DOAC Users, Implications Unclear Pattern found in diffuse alveolar hemorrhage reports in FAERS Oct 11, 2023
Catching COVID 5 Times; Stroke Deaths Expected to Surge; Calif. Bans Red Dye No. 3 Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51³ΙΘΛΆ―Βώ staff Oct 10, 2023
Adherence Matters for CVD Secondary Prevention in CPAP Users Questionable benefit may hinge on number of hours used Oct 05, 2023
Aspirin Outcomes No Different With Safety Coating Bleeding not significantly reduced with enteric-coated aspirin in ADAPTABLE trial Oct 04, 2023
Fast-Acting Spray for PSVT; Undiscounted Entresto's Value; CTCA-Aided Angiography Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Oct 03, 2023
New Cardiology Board to Come; 2nd Pig-Heart Xenotransplant; Uric Acid as Stroke Tx? Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Sep 26, 2023
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 Sep 20, 2023
FXI Inhibitor Cuts Bleeds in Afib; COAPT Extends to Real World; AI Stroke Triage Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Sep 19, 2023
Stroke Doesn't Have to Lead to Death or Disability Rapid, appropriate treatment can save lives and limit severe outcomes Sep 15, 2023
Upfront Ezetimibe in ACS; New Watchman LAA Occluder OK'd; Low-Cost FH Genotyping Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Sep 12, 2023
Is Intracerebral Hemorrhage Risk Shared via Blood Transfusion? Findings may suggest a transfusion-transmissible agent linked to some types of spontaneous ICH Sep 12, 2023
Heart Risks Much Higher for Patients With Rare Sleep Disorder Treatment should be prescribed with cardiovascular risks in mind, says researcher Sep 11, 2023
Optimal BP After Stroke; Psilocybin for Depression Also in TTHealthWatch: culprit vessel or complete revascularization? Sep 09, 2023 podcast
Sen. McConnell Reminds Us That 'Just a Fall' Can Lead to So Much More Falls should not be taken lightly, especially in older adults Sep 07, 2023
Beneficial Produce Scripts; Aortic Dissection Deaths Up; New Opioid & Cardiac Arrest Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Sep 05, 2023
Predicting ICU Outcomes; Post-Stroke Brain Stimulation Also in TTHealthWatch: effect of frailty on intensive blood pressure control Sep 02, 2023 podcast
OCT Angioplasty Win; Congenital Defect Found in Bronny James; Gene Tx for Angina Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Aug 29, 2023
Rush to DOACs Spells Trouble for Frail Warfarin Users Lower bleeding risk of new blood thinners did not extend to this older subgroup Aug 28, 2023
Novel Brain Implants Help Paralyzed People Speak Faster, More Accurately Groundbreaking system helps woman with paralysis communicate through a digital avatar Aug 23, 2023
Women on the Pill Have Comforting CVD Outcomes Years Down the Line Oral contraceptive use not tied to excess cardiovascular disease, mortality Aug 11, 2023
Statin Reduced Risk of Heart Disease in People With HIV Reduction in MACE did not come with serious adverse events Jul 24, 2023
AI Can Play a Role in Reducing Stroke Disparities But concerns remain about the potential for bias and differential access Jul 24, 2023
Autoimmune Afib; Inappropriate ICD Shocks Down; Dissolving Cardiac Sensors Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Jul 11, 2023
No Increase in Major Cardiac Events With Testosterone-Replacement Therapy Men with hypogonadism and heart disease or risk factors saw no increased risk vs placebo Jun 16, 2023
