Coronary Disease/Myocardial Infarction
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Searching for the Best Echo Parameter to Predict Aortic Stenosis Outcomes
In a study of two large echocardiographic databases, the authors observed maximum aortic velocity exhibits a strong linear relationship, with the risk of mortality starting at velocities of 100 cm/s, whereas calculated aortic valve area was not related to mortality until the valve area was <1.5 cm2.
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Treatment Indication for Diabetes Drug Expanded to Include Heart Failure
FDA approves empagliflozin to help lower risk of hospitalization, death among heart failure patients.
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How Many Leads Are Abnormal?
The figure was obtained after cardiac catheterization for new chest pain. The rhythm is sinus bradycardia at ~50 beats/minute. All intervals are normal. The axis is leftward, but not enough to qualify as a hemiblock. There is no chamber enlargement.
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Consume Olive Oil, Live Longer
Consuming more olive oil was associated with lower cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. Substituting margarine, butter, mayonnaise, and dairy fat with olive oil also was associated with lower mortality risk.
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USPSTF Weighs in on Key Cardiology Topics
Should clinicians screen asymptomatic older patients for atrial fibrillation? What is the best treatment course for patients without cardiovascular disease risk?
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Is Cannabis Use a Marker for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease?
Admitted cannabis use was associated with an increase in the pooled risk of atherosclerosis score in a graded fashion based on the frequency of use, which was consistent across subgroups based on the presence of hypertension, obesity, and hyperlipidemia.
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Coronary Calcium Score Zero: Are You Home Free?
Among those with a coronary calcium score of 0 after a median follow-up of 16 years, current cigarette smoking, diabetes, and hypertension were independently associated with the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
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CABG Wins Again for Multivessel Disease
In this contemporary trial of revascularization for multivessel disease, fractional flow reserve-guided percutaneous coronary intervention failed to meet noninferiority guidelines vs. coronary artery bypass grafting.
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Meeting Healthy Benchmarks Could Stave Off Heart Disease for Many Years
Sticking to “Life’s Simple 7” could offset high genetic risk for heart disease.
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Missed STEMI Time Frames Will Complicate ED Malpractice Defense
Recently updated guidelines drive home the urgency of early ECG testing and rapid treatment.