New findings shed light on optimal pre-surgical myectomy for obstructive HCM imaging techniques and measurement types. Before patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) undergo surgical myectomy, physicians need images and...
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Leadless pacemaker in wireless communication with subcutaneous ICD meets performance goals
Leadless pacemaker in wireless communication with subcutaneous ICD meets performance goals
1. In this prospective study, the use of a leadless pacemaker that received wireless communication from a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) did not result in any pacemaker-related major complications. 2. In this study, there was successful...
ENBALV: Edoxaban or Warfarin as Anticoagulant After Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement?
ENBALV: Edoxaban or Warfarin as Anticoagulant After Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement?
In the ENBALV study, it was inconclusive whether edoxaban is a better treatment than warfarin for patients with early anticoagulant therapy after bioprosthetic valve surgery.
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GLORIOUS: GLP-1 Agonist Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint in CABG
GLORIOUS: GLP-1 Agonist Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint in CABG
In the GLORIOUS trial, exenatide did not decrease mortality or severe organ injury in patients with cardiopulmonary bypass-assisted coronary artery bypass grafting or an aortic valve replacement.
Promising Results for CRISPR-Based Therapy in ATTR-CM
Promising Results for CRISPR-Based Therapy in ATTR-CM
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BPROAD: Intensive or Standard BP Treatment Strategy in Type 2 Diabetes?
BPROAD: Intensive or Standard BP Treatment Strategy in Type 2 Diabetes?
In the BPROAD study, an intensive blood pressure lowering treatment strategy led to less major cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Leadless pacemaker in wireless communication with subcutaneous ICD meets performance goals
Leadless pacemaker in wireless communication with subcutaneous ICD meets performance goals
1. In this prospective study, the use of a leadless pacemaker that received wireless communication from a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) did not result in any pacemaker-related major complications. 2. In this study, there was successful...
ENBALV: Edoxaban or Warfarin as Anticoagulant After Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement?
ENBALV: Edoxaban or Warfarin as Anticoagulant After Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement?
In the ENBALV study, it was inconclusive whether edoxaban is a better treatment than warfarin for patients with early anticoagulant therapy after bioprosthetic valve surgery.
GLORIOUS: GLP-1 Agonist Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint in CABG
GLORIOUS: GLP-1 Agonist Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint in CABG
In the GLORIOUS trial, exenatide did not decrease mortality or severe organ injury in patients with cardiopulmonary bypass-assisted coronary artery bypass grafting or an aortic valve replacement.
Promising Results for CRISPR-Based Therapy in ATTR-CM
Promising Results for CRISPR-Based Therapy in ATTR-CM
In the phase 1 study of CRISPR-Cas9 therapy, the treatment has shown promising results for patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy.
BPROAD: Intensive or Standard BP Treatment Strategy in Type 2 Diabetes?
BPROAD: Intensive or Standard BP Treatment Strategy in Type 2 Diabetes?
In the BPROAD study, an intensive blood pressure lowering treatment strategy led to less major cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Iron Deficiency & Heart Failure
A collection of feature articles, study abstracts, and other resources all focused on iron deficiency and heart failure.
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Identity Theft Issues in the Medical Office
Identity Theft Issues in the Medical Office
Identity theft in the medical office setting encompasses two serious issues: fraudulent use of a patient’s coverage information and breaching medical records.
Dark Days, Restless Nights: How Winter Affects Sleep & Health
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Winter affects sleep schedules through daylight shifts, reduced sunlight, and seasonal illness, negatively impacting sleep quality and overall health.
Learning to Be Patient With Severe TBI Victims
Learning to Be Patient With Severe TBI Victims
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70% of Patients With Familial Hypercholesterolemia Don’t Achieve LDL Cholesterol Targets
This course discusses the investigated attainment of, and determinants for, LDL cholesterol goal attainment—as well as reasons for not reaching these goals—in women and men with familial hypercholesterolemia.
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