November 18, 2024

Revised AF Guidelines for Dialysis Patients

"The components of the CHA2DS2-VASc score are so prevalent in HD patients with AF that most qualify for OAC if the guidelines are applied" - an observation from the study that challenges conventional risk assessment approaches for this high-risk population.

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November 18, 2024

Partial Cardiac Denervation and Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Risk

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November 15, 2024

First Aid Guidelines See Major Overhaul After 14 Years

None of the 179 first aid recommendations in the 2024 AHA/Red Cross guidelines achieved Level A evidence support, highlighting critical research gaps in foundational emergency care practices.

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November 13, 2024

COVID-19 Tied to Higher Myocarditis Risk

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November 13, 2024

AHA/AAP Update Pediatric Drowning Response Protocols

When respiratory arrest is corrected by rescue breathing that interrupts the drowning process, the death rate is 44% compared to 93% when full CPR is needed—a stark difference highlighting the critical importance of early intervention in pediatric drowning cases.

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November 11, 2024

Cardiac Patients Sought Sex Advice, Found Silence

While 76% of cardiac patients reported sexual health affecting their mood and well-being, only 5% received counseling on the topic, according to new survey data presented at AHA Scientific Sessions 2024.

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November 07, 2024

FDA Approves New Heart Device for AF

Varipulse is a pulsed field ablation system.

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November 05, 2024

High COVID-19 Burden Linked to More Hospital AEs

A recent study found a large increase in hospital adverse events during weeks with a high COVID-19 burden, with the impact hitting both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients.

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November 04, 2024

Study: Heat Increases Hypoglycemia Risk in T2D

A recent study reveals the impact of ambient temperature on adverse health outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes, with significant associations found between temperature and serious hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, and sudden cardiac arrest.

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