A recent study assessed the safety and efficacy of a wireless communication system between a leadless pacemaker and a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in patients at risk for sudden cardiac death due to ventricular arrhythmias.
A recent study revealed associations between cardiometabolic index (CMI), insulin resistance (IR), prediabetes (preDM), and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) in U.S. adults, showing elevated CMI is linked to a higher likelihood of developing IR, preDM, and T2D, with a plateau effect suggesting maintaining CMI at certain levels is beneficial.
Despite treating older, sicker patients and performing more non-elective surgeries, osteopathic surgeons achieved comparable 30-day mortality rates to their allopathic counterparts, with no significant differences in readmissions or length of stay.
Recent study finds that 84% of adults with congenital heart disease reported good or better quality of life, with notable findings on physical activity and mental health.
Unrestricted hs-cTnT reporting boosted ED discharge rates by 16% while cutting hospital stays, all without increasing myocardial infarctions or invasive procedures.
New study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology challenges the notion that standing reduces cardiovascular disease risk and suggests promoting overall physical activity for heart health. #CardiovascularHealth
New study in BMJ shows no link between fathers' use of metformin and birth defects in children, contradicting previous research findings. Experts attribute the absence of a link to data quality and lack of plausible biological mechanism.