October 03, 2024

A New Cardioprotective Marker in Women?

A new study has found that women with the highest levels of IgM anti-PC antibodies have a 73% lower risk of myocardial infarction, potentially suggesting a role for these antibodies in cardiovascular risk assessment and prevention.

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October 01, 2024

Mammograms Reveal Heart Risk: New Study

Automated breast arterial calcification scoring on routine mammograms independently predicted cardiovascular outcomes and mortality, with the strongest association seen in women aged 40-59 years.

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September 30, 2024

FDA Greenlights New Heart Disease Diagnostic Drug

Clinicians have underscored Flyrcado's distinct clinical benefits such as higher-quality imaging, greater defect resolution, and improved workflow.

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September 30, 2024

Fertility Treatments and Cardiac Risks: New Data Emerges

In a study of over 7.7 million births, children conceived through assisted reproductive technology showed a higher risk of major congenital heart defects compared to those conceived naturally, prompting a reevaluation of prenatal cardiac screening protocols.

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September 27, 2024

New RBC Transfusion Guidelines: Restrictive Approach Prevails

The new guidelines recommend a restrictive RBC transfusion strategy for critically ill adults, including those with acute gastrointestinal bleeding and cardiac surgery. The guidelines advise against a restrictive strategy in acute coronary syndrome and suggest relying on expert opinion for isolated troponin elevation, while advising against permissive transfusion thresholds in septic shock.

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September 26, 2024

Seasonal Potassium Shifts Alter ACEI Dosing

A UK-based study found that seasonal changes in potassium levels influenced ACE inhibitor prescriptions, raising concerns about blood test accuracy and potential overprescribing during colder months.

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September 26, 2024

AP Defibrillator Pad Placement Associated with Higher ROSC Odds in OHCA

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open examines the impact of anterior-posterior (AP) vs anterior-lateral (AL) defibrillator pad placement on return of spontaneous circulation in patients with shockable out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

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September 25, 2024

Body Roundness Trajectories Predict CVD Risk: Study

A 9-year study of nearly 10,000 adults found that those with persistently high body roundness trajectories had a 55% greater risk of cardiovascular events, independent of traditional risk factors.

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September 24, 2024

Heart Guidelines Evolve for Noncardiac Surgery

Heart guideline overhaul urges judicious testing and team-based care for noncardiac surgery, as new data reveals myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery as a critical postoperative concern.

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