How Diabetes Impacts Cardiac Function in HCM
Type 2 diabetes impacted left ventricular and atrial function in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, emphasizing the need for diabetes surveillance.
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
4D Flow MRI Offers Non-Invasive Technique for Measuring Pulmonary Blood Flow in PAH
4D flow MRI may be a viable, non-invasive alternative to right heart catheterization for measuring blood flow in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
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Influencing, Prognostic Factors of ES-HCM Identified
A study published in ESC Heart Failure identified seven influencing factors and two prognostic factors for end-stage hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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Study Targets Improved Diagnostic Criteria for ApHCM
Per-segment indexed apical wall thickness thresholds were accurate in detecting apical hypertrophy and could help diagnose apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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Q&A: Addressing Recreational Exercise & AF Risk Per Recently Updated Guidelines
Matthew Budoff, MD, reviews key points from the 2024 HCM guidelines, including recreational exercise, AF, and ICD risks, and discusses the possible impacts.
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FIB-4 Linked to MACE in Patients With HCM
High FIB-4 scores were linked to heightened risks for cardiovascular comorbidities, cardiac death, and MACE in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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Evaluating PIMSRA for HCM
Percutaneous intramyocardial septal radiofrequency ablation was efficacious and safe for patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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Shedding Light on Optimal Pre-Surgical Myectomy Imaging Techniques for HCM
New findings shed light on optimal pre-surgical myectomy for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy imaging techniques and measurement types.
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Personalized Pacing Reduces Obstruction
Personalized distal ventricular pacing therapy reduced obstruction and improved exercise performance in patients with HCM with refractory, symptomatic LVMCO.
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