December 23, 2024

ACC Issues New Post-Stroke Monitoring Guidelines

The American College of Cardiology releases a consensus document providing specific guidance for cardiac monitoring after stroke, outlining distinct approaches and recommendations based on stroke etiology.

Conexiant

December 18, 2024

FDA Flags Serious Risk in Catheter Recall

The FDA has issued a 'most serious' classification for the recall of Boston Scientific's catheters used in minimally invasive surgery, linked to reports of esophageal injury and fatalities.

Reuters

December 16, 2024

New Four-Stage System Redefines AF Care

New atrial fibrillation management guidelines embrace a novel 4-stage classification system and early rhythm control strategy, with clinical trials showing a 21% reduction in cardiovascular outcomes when rhythm control is initiated within 12 months of diagnosis.

Conexiant

December 13, 2024

New Myocarditis Guidelines Define Disease Stages

ACC consensus pathway introduces stages A through D for myocarditis classification, paralleling the established heart failure staging system cardiologists use daily.

Conexiant

December 12, 2024

Key Genetic Variants in Palmoplantar Keratoderma

In a Danish cohort of 142 patients with palmoplantar keratoderma, researchers identified DSP variants linked to cardiomyopathy risk in seemingly typical cases, highlighting why genetic testing matters beyond just diagnosis.

Conexiant

October 19, 2023

Current State of M-TEER and T-TEER

Dr. David Adler discusses transcatheter mitral therapies updates and enrolling trials.

Sentara

August 23, 2023

Baptist Health Center Offers Innovative Approach to Arrhythmia Care

Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, part of Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care, has opened an arrhythmia center, according to physicians at Baptist Health.

Baptist Health South Florida

October 12, 2023

Faculty Publications: Oct. 5-12

This week’s edition of Faculty Publications includes Cedars-Sinai studies that were published Oct. 5-12.

Cedars-Sinai Pulse

March 29, 2023

Telemetry Tips Part 3: Electrical Artifacts

Electrical artifacts – or measured cardiac potentials that are not related to electrical activity of the heart – can mimic a wide range of arrhythmias and are seen in 100% of patients on telemetry.

Temple Health