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How wearable tech can help older Indigenous people catch heart problems

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Published: September 7, 2024 16:10

Many people with atrial fibrillation don't have any symptoms. But this heart condition—which involves an irregular and often rapid heartbeat—increases the risk of stroke and heart failure, especially if untreated.

Better cardiovascular health in early pregnancy may offset high genetic risk

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Published: September 7, 2024 15:20

Maintaining good cardiovascular health during the first trimester of pregnancy may offset the genetic risk of developing preeclampsia and/or gestational hypertension, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's…

Recreational drug use tied to repeat cardiovascular events

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Published: September 7, 2024 13:20

Recreational drug use is associated with a tripled risk for a repeat serious cardiovascular event within one year of hospitalization, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024, held from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 in…

Broccoli and kale top the shopping list for lowering blood pressure

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Published: September 6, 2024 12:38

Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower have been found to lower blood pressure, in comparison to root and squash vegetables, in middle-aged and older Australian adults with elevated blood pressure.

Study finds fear of exercise common in heart failure patients

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Published: September 6, 2024 10:37

Cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, is the most common cause of death in Germany. Older people with pre-existing conditions are particularly affected by heart failure. The heart is no longer able to pump enough blood into the body.

1 in 7 kids in US may have blood pressure that's higher than normal

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Published: September 5, 2024 16:40

About 14% of children and teens in the U.S. either have high blood pressure or are headed toward it, according to preliminary new research that suggests a need for greater prevention efforts earlier in life.

Research reports improved outcomes with mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists across different types of heart failure

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Published: September 5, 2024 15:34

Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) reduced the risk of cardiovascular death or heart failure (HF) hospitalization in patients with HF and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and also in those with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction…

Pulmonary vein isolation yields reduction in A-fib burden

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Published: September 5, 2024 14:20

For patients with symptomatic paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation, pulmonary vein isolation results in a significant and clinically important reduction in atrial fibrillation burden at six months, according to a study published online Sept. 2 in…

New avenues for treating heart failure: Uncovering a protective mechanism in cardiac myocytes

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Published: September 5, 2024 11:54

Understanding the mechanisms behind cell death and survival is crucial when it comes to conditions like heart failure, which affects millions of people worldwide. Now, researchers from Japan have identified a mechanism which protects cardiac myocytes…

Study shows long term-effects of immigration on Chinese Americans' cardiovascular health

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Published: September 5, 2024 09:01

A new UCLA-led study found that cardiovascular disease risk among Chinese American immigrants increases with length of residence and varies by location in the U.S. The study, which leveraged data from the MESA (Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis)…

High blood pressure a concern for adolescents and young adults in US, studies show

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Published: September 5, 2024 09:00

Two separate studies show that elevated blood pressure and unmet social needs are a concern for young adults and children in the U.S. Both studies are preliminary research abstracts presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific…

Popular home blood pressure monitoring cuff devices may not fit some US adults

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Published: September 5, 2024 09:00

At-home blood-pressure monitor cuffs may improperly fit many adults in the U.S., according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024 and simultaneously published in the journal Hypertension.…

Analysis finds weight-loss surgery may help people with obesity manage high blood pressure

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Published: September 5, 2024 09:00

People with obesity who underwent weight-loss surgery were more likely to control their high blood pressure over a 1-to-5 year follow-period compared to those who managed their high blood pressure with medications and lifestyle management, according to…

Remote monitoring and pharmacist helps improve hard-to-control blood pressure, research shows

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Published: September 5, 2024 09:00

Up to 74% of adults with treatment-resistant high blood pressure were able to get their blood pressure below 140/90 mm HG within one year through a program combining remote blood pressure monitoring with pharmacist interactions, according to preliminary…

Neither adjunctive intravenous argatroban nor eptifibatide significantly improves ischemic stroke outcomes: Study

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Published: September 4, 2024 17:00

Stroke patients who survive a blood clot in the brain's blood vessels are prone to developing new blockages during their recovery periods, even if they receive vessel-clearing interventions. In an effort to avoid further clots, doctors at 57 sites around…

Genetic screening can boost congenital heart disease detection

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Published: September 4, 2024 16:55

A recent study published in Frontiers in Genetics demonstrates that combining copy number variants sequencing (CNVs-seq) and whole exome sequencing (WES) is effective in detecting congenital heart disease (CHD). CHDs are the most prevalent birth defects…

Breaking the link between obesity and atrial fibrillation with a new cellular target

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Published: September 4, 2024 16:36

A cellular link between obesity and atrial fibrillation—a heart condition that afflicts over 33 million people worldwide—presents a promising target for new therapies, researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago report.

Effects and consequences of cardiac metabolism in the elderly

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Published: September 4, 2024 16:01

A new editorial was published in Aging on August 19, 2024, entitled, "Cardiac metabolism in the elderly: effects and consequences."

Interactive map highlights peripheral artery disease amputation risks, experts call for action

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Published: September 4, 2024 15:20

The PAD Collaborative has released an interactive online heat map to highlight the risk of non-traumatic lower limb amputations, a severe complication of peripheral artery disease (PAD). This new tool, designed to help prevent PAD, reduce complications and…

Lower potassium threshold after coronary artery bypass grafting safe for A-fib prevention

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Published: September 4, 2024 13:20

Potassium supplementation at a threshold of

Three common variants increase the risk of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome: Study

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Published: September 4, 2024 12:52

A study by scientists at deCODE genetics and collaborators in Denmark and the U.S., on the genetics of accessory conduction pathways in the heart (Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome), reveals that accessory pathways can cause rhythm disturbances, characterized…

Multiple dementia risk factors lead to greater chance of cognitive decline, study finds

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Published: September 4, 2024 12:21

Cognitive decline and dementia can stem from illnesses like Alzheimer's disease and conditions like hypertension that damage blood vessels in the brain. People with both may have an even greater risk of developing cognitive impairment, a new Yale study…

Heart drug improves exercise tolerance in clinical trial of patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy

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Published: September 4, 2024 11:25

Exercise intolerance is often severe among patients with cardiovascular disease and can impose significant limitations on their physical abilities and quality of life. Medications known as cardiac myosin inhibitors (CMIs) are being developed to help…

High cholesterol levels at a young age found to be a significant risk factor for atherosclerosis

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Published: September 4, 2024 11:00

Our risk of developing atherosclerosis—'furring' of the arteries—can begin much earlier in life than was previously thought, highlighting the need to keep cholesterol levels low even when we are young, new research has discovered.

Research shows regular mobile phone is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases

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Published: September 4, 2024 00:10

A new study has found that regular mobile phone use was positively associated with incident cardiovascular disease risk, especially in current smokers and individuals with diabetes. In addition, this association was partly attributed to poor sleep,…

Women, Black people and disadvantaged less likely to get heart surgery in England, suggests research

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Published: September 3, 2024 18:30

Women, people of Black ethnicity and those from low income households in England are less likely to be offered heart surgery than men, white people, and those who are affluent, finds research published online in the journal Heart.

AI study identifies alternative treatment plans for heart failure patients

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Published: September 3, 2024 15:14

A team from the University's School of Medicine, working with Red Star AI, were able to identify alternative treatment plans for patients who may currently be on outdated or less effective treatment plans.

Transcatheter valve repair better than medical therapy in patients with heart failure and mitral regurgitation: Study

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Published: September 3, 2024 13:10

Mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER) reduced cardiovascular death and heart failure (HF)-related hospitalizations with improved health status in patients with HF and moderate to severe functional mitral regurgitation (FMR), according to…

Trial finds coronary bioadaptor offers a significant reduction in adverse clinical events

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Published: September 3, 2024 12:59

Undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for narrowed arteries with a novel bioadaptor is at least as effective as a contemporary drug-eluting stent (DES) with regard to target lesion and target vessel failure outcomes at one year in a large,…

Benefits of complete revascularization confirmed in older patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction

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Published: September 3, 2024 12:58

The benefits of complete revascularization over culprit-only coronary artery revascularization were confirmed in older patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and multivessel disease over the first 4 years, according to…

Hot flushes are associated with cardiovascular risk: Study

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Published: September 3, 2024 12:57

Severe, lasting hot flushes during menopause are associated with atherosclerosis in the coronary artery, new research from Karolinska Institutet and Linköping University and published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals.

Novel point-of-care heart attack test leads to shorter emergency department stays for some patients

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Published: September 3, 2024 12:51

A new, rapid blood test that spots whether people are having a heart attack could improve the treatment of people presenting with chest pain at emergency departments, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line Session Sept. 2 at this…

Mainstay ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation shows substantial benefit over sham procedure

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Published: September 3, 2024 12:49

A catheter ablation procedure widely used to treat the most common heart rhythm disorder significantly reduces the burden of atrial fibrillation (AF) and results in clinically important improvements in symptoms and quality of life compared with a sham…

Mass screening for atrial fibrillation does not prevent stroke in older adults, research finds

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Published: September 3, 2024 12:49

Mass screening for atrial fibrillation using ECG together with heart failure biomarker does not prevent ischemic stroke or systemic embolism (blood clot) in older adults aged 75–76 years over 5 years follow-up, according to late breaking research presented…

Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair found non-inferior to surgery in patients with secondary mitral regurgitation

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Published: September 3, 2024 10:35

There was no difference in efficacy between transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) and surgery in patients with secondary mitral regurgitation (MR), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2024. The…

Trial investigates how to manage coronary artery disease in patients undergoing valve implantation

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Published: September 3, 2024 10:25

Performing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) significantly improved outcomes in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) and severe aortic stenosis selected for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), according to late-breaking…

Oral anticoagulants should be paused before transcatheter aortic valve implantation, researchers say

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Published: September 3, 2024 10:25

There was no apparent benefit to continuing oral anticoagulants compared with interruption in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress…

Dedicated trial in women demonstrates the superiority of transcatheter vs. surgical aortic valve replacement

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Published: September 3, 2024 09:50

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) was superior to surgical aortic valve replacement for reducing death, stroke or rehospitalization in women with severe aortic stenosis, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today…

Novel low-dose triple single-pill combination shows efficacy and tolerability in two international trials

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Published: September 3, 2024 09:37

A low-dose triple single-pill combination was effective at lowering blood pressure (BP) in two trials presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2024.

Study looks deeper into olive oil's health benefits

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Published: September 3, 2024 09:34

Olive oil has long been touted for its ability to lower heart disease risk. So University of Florida researchers set out to dig deeper to learn how much olive oil is beneficial.

Trial finds drug-coated balloon angioplasty less effective than second generation drug-eluting stents

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Published: September 2, 2024 15:51

Novel drug-coated balloons (DCB) did not outshine standard treatment with second generation drug-eluting stents (DES) as they were expected to, in a surprise finding of the first randomized trial to compare clinical outcomes in previously untreated…

Researchers map carbon footprint of cardiac patients, from hospital admission to discharge

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Published: September 2, 2024 14:31

Health care is a leading contributor to the world's carbon footprint. New analysis on the environmental impact of two common heart procedures shows it is possible to make changes within cardiac care, without compromising on quality of health care.

Biomarkers may predict future sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation

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Published: September 2, 2024 13:41

Low concentrations of three selected biomarkers in the blood of patients with atrial fibrillation identify patients with a high chance of attaining sinus rhythm. This is the main result of this analysis of the EAST—AFNET 4 biomolecule study.

Device-detected atrial fibrillation: Anticoagulation may have greater benefit in patients with vascular disease

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Published: September 2, 2024 13:41

A combined subgroup analysis of the similar trials NOAH—AFNET 6 and ARTESiA has revealed that patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation and concomitant vascular disease are at higher risk of stroke and cardiovascular events and may derive a greater…

Using AI to support heart attack diagnosis in emergency department does not improve patient outcomes, research finds

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Published: September 2, 2024 13:15

Using artificial intelligence (AI) to aid clinical decision making in identifying and managing myocardial infarction (MI; heart attack) in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with suspected cardiac conditions does not improve…

Large trial suggests AI for heart scans may benefit decision making for less-experienced clinicians

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Published: September 2, 2024 13:06

A large randomized trial showed no significant differences to demonstrate that using artificial intelligence (AI) to aid clinical decision-making in assessing heart ultrasounds is as effective as current practice at identifying all-comers with suspected…

Beta-blockers do not affect patients' quality of life, study finds

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Published: September 2, 2024 13:04

Long-term use of beta-blockers in patients with myocardial infarction and preserved heart function does not significantly change quality of life or well-being compared to no beta-blockers. This is according to a study from Karolinska Institutet and Uppsala…

Experts develop global consensus document on atrial cardiomyopathy

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Published: September 2, 2024 11:48

An international cardiology working group has published a consensus report on atrial cardiomyopathy in Europace. Twenty-one scientists from the rhythmological societies of Europe (European Heart Rhythm Association), North America (Heart Rhythm Society),…

Clinical trial confirms that fasting is not needed before catheterization lab procedures

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Published: September 2, 2024 11:22

There was no difference in complications in patients who fasted or did not fast before cardiac catheterization procedures requiring conscious sedation, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session Sept. 1 at ESC Congress 2024.

Trial investigates use of invasive strategy to treat older patients after non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction

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Published: September 2, 2024 11:02

An invasive strategy vs. optimal medical therapy alone after a non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) in older adults did not affect the combined risk of cardiovascular death or MI, although non-fatal MIs and subsequent revascularization…

Rare genetic variants linked to bicuspid aortic valve disease in young adults identified

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-09-rare-genetic-variants-linked-bicuspid.html

Published: September 2, 2024 11:00

Genetic variants linked to a rare form of bicuspid aortic valve disease that affects young adults and can lead to dangerous and potentially life-threatening aortic complications have been identified by researchers at UTHealth Houston.

New evidence for benefits of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair in secondary tricuspid regurgitation

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-09-evidence-benefits-transcatheter-edge-secondary.html

Published: September 2, 2024 10:57

Tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (T-TEER) significantly reduced the severity of secondary tricuspid regurgitation and improved quality of life after one year, according to research presented in a Hot Line session August 31 at ESC Congress 2024.

First randomized trial shows education for health care professionals can improve guideline implementation

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Published: September 2, 2024 10:56

Adherence to atrial fibrillation (AF) guideline recommendations was found to be poor in clinical practice across Europe, but a structured educational program for health care professionals improved implementation of heart rhythm control recommendations in…

Simplified atrial fibrillation ablation technique benefits heart failure patients

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Published: September 2, 2024 10:54

Cryoballoon (CB) ablation is as effective at reducing recurrences of atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial tachycardia (AT) at 1-year, when compared to the current most widely used technique, radiofrequency (RF) ablation, in heart failure patients with a…

Procedure targeting diseased heart muscle not effective in persistent atrial fibrillation patients, researchers find

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Published: September 2, 2024 10:52

In patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF), standard treatment with pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) ablation resulted in similar outcomes to more extensive ablation in other areas of the heart. The results of the SUPPRESS-AF randomized controlled…

Asundexian inferior to apixaban for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: Study

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-09-asundexian-inferior-apixaban-atrial-fibrillation.html

Published: September 2, 2024 10:51

Asundexian 50 mg daily was inferior to apixaban for stroke and systemic embolism prevention in high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session Sept. 1 at ESC Congress 2024.

Optical coherence tomography shown to outperform conventional angiography for stent guidance in complex cases

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Published: September 2, 2024 10:51

Using optimal coherence tomography (OCT) to guide stent implantation during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with complex coronary lesions significantly improves survival and reduces adverse cardiovascular events compared to…

Evening vs. morning dosing of blood pressure medication: No differences seen

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Published: September 2, 2024 10:44

In two trials, one in frail elderly patients, evening administration of BP-lowering medications had no clinical benefits over morning administration, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session August 31 at ESC Congress 2024.

Trial reveals success of telemedicine-supported, village doctor–led approach to managing atrial fibrillation

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-09-trial-reveals-success-telemedicine-village.html

Published: September 2, 2024 10:44

Telemedicine support to village doctors could hold the key to improving access to care for China's rural elderly at risk for developing potentially life-threatening complications resulting from untreated atrial fibrillation (AF), according to research…

No advantage for 'no-touch' vein harvesting over conventional technique for coronary bypass, research finds

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-09-advantage-vein-harvesting-conventional-technique.html

Published: September 2, 2024 10:43

No-touch graft harvesting did not appear to be beneficial compared with the conventional technique for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session August 31 at ESC Congress 2024.

Examining aspirin interruption or continuation in patients with coronary stents undergoing non-cardiac surgery

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Published: September 2, 2024 10:42

Among patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery more than one year after coronary drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation, there was no difference with respect to ischemic outcomes or major bleeding between perioperative aspirin monotherapy and receiving no…

No need for common practice of routinely supplementing potassium after heart surgery, say researchers

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Published: September 2, 2024 10:41

For the prevention of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) after isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, giving potassium supplements only when levels dropped below the lower limit of normal was non-inferior to routinely supplementing potassium…

Single tablet with four BP-lowering drugs found more effective than taking three drugs in separate pills

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Published: September 2, 2024 10:40

A single-pill combination of four BP-lowering medications was significantly more effective than a combination of three medications, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session August 31 at ESC Congress 2024.

Edoxaban outperforms edoxaban plus antiplatelet agent in patients with a-fib and stable coronary artery disease: Study

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-09-edoxaban-outperforms-antiplatelet-agent-patients.html

Published: September 2, 2024 10:39

Edoxaban monotherapy reduced net adverse clinical events compared with edoxaban plus a single antiplatelet agent, when used as long-term antithrombotic therapy, in patients with high-risk atrial fibrillation (AF) and stable coronary artery disease (CAD),…

Clinical trial finds finerenone reduces worsening heart failure and cardiovascular death

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Published: September 2, 2024 09:50

Finerenone reduced the composite of total first and recurrent heart failure (HF) events (hospitalizations for HF or urgent HF visits) and cardiovascular death in patients with HF and mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction, according to an…

Wearable heart monitor enhances diagnosis of irregular heart rhythm, study finds

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Published: September 2, 2024 09:47

Wearable, long-term continuous heart monitors helped identify 52% more cases of atrial fibrillation compared to usual care, but that did not lead to a reduction in hospitalizations due to stroke, according to a study led by the Duke Clinical Research…

SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin is shown to be safe and effective for treating patients who have suffered a heart attack

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-09-sglt2-inhibitor-empagliflozin-shown-safe.html

Published: September 2, 2024 07:15

The SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin confers kidney-protective benefits and can therefore be given safely and effectively to patients when they are hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction (MI), a Mount Sinai-led global team of researchers has shown.

Cold weather exposure linked to increased risk of heart attacks

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Published: September 2, 2024 07:12

Hospital admissions for heart attacks increase after exposure to lower air temperature and cold spells, according to a study published Sept. 1 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress…