December 16, 2024

Smoke Travels 2,100 Miles, Hits Heart Health

A case-only study published in JAMA Network Open reveals a significant increase in cardiopulmonary clinical encounters in Maryland during June 2023, associated with remote wildfire smoke exposure, extending beyond the immediate wildfire vicinity.

Conexiant

December 05, 2024

De-escalated Neoadjuvant Treatment Adding Nab-Paclitaxel or Docetaxel/Carboplatin to Trastuzumab/Pertuzumab in HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer

A Chinese phase III study explored whether de-escalated neoadjuvant treatment with the addition of nab-paclitaxel to trastuzumab/pertuzumab could improve outcomes vs the standard of care in patients w...

The ASCO Post

December 05, 2024

Prophylactic Surgical Menopause for Women With Familial Risk of Ovarian Cancer: Impact on Coronary Artery Calcium Development

A study explored the long-term impact of prophylactic surgical menopause on the development of coronary artery calcium in women with a high familial risk of ovarian cancer.

The ASCO Post

December 03, 2024

Evidence-Based Recommendations and Knowledge Gaps Regarding Cardio-Oncology

A recent expert panel report highlighted evidence-based recommendations for the prevention, detection, and management of cancer therapy–related cardiovascular toxicity and cardiovascular events in pat...

The ASCO Post

November 26, 2024

Nicotine-Free Vaping Altered Blood Flow, Study Shows

Nicotine-free vaping showed immediate vascular effects, with MRI revealing a significant decrease in femoral artery blood flow and oxygen saturation post-inhalation (P<0.05), challenging assumptions about its comparative safety.

Conexiant

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

February 13, 2023

Heart Rhythm Disorders: Paving New Paths for Patients

The newest devices, procedures and research projects are paving new paths for patients with heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmia.

Cedars-Sinai Pulse

September 01, 2023

A Career in Cardio-oncology Founded on Simple Principles Taught by Her Immigrant Parents

Cardio-oncology focuses on the detection, monitoring, and treatment of cardiovascular disease occurring secondary to cancer treatment, and the mechanistic and epidemiologic intersection between cardio...

The ASCO Post

October 31, 2023

Effect of Atorvastatin on Cardiac Dysfunction in Patients Receiving Anthracyclines for Lymphoma

In a study (STOP-CA) reported in JAMA, Neilan et al found that atorvastatin reduced the risk of decreased left ventricular ejection fraction in patients receiving anthracycline-based chemotherapy for ...

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