American College of Cardiology3d
Prevalence of U.S. Overweight and Obesity, Consensus on CPR, Bleeding Risk Using NSAIDs With Anticoagulants
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children, adolescents, and adults in the U.S., with forecasts up to 2050. He then discusses consensus ...
American College of Cardiology4d
FDA Update: Acoramidis Approved to Reduce CV Death, Hospitalization in Patients With ATTR-CM
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved acoramidis as a treatment to help reduce cardiovascular death and cardiovascular-related hospitalization in patients with transthyretin amyloid ...
American College of Cardiology3d
Changes in Maximum Daily AF Duration, Stroke, and Mortality
Peigh G, Koehler J, Majumder S, et al. The investigators linked the Optum de-identified electronic health record (EHR) data set (2007-2021) with the Medtronic CareLink heart rhythm database. Patients ...
American College of Cardiology5d
Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in the US: Key Points
The following are key points to remember from a review on national- and state-level prevalence of overweight and obesity among children, adolescents, and adults in the United States (US), 1990–2021, ...
American College of Cardiology13d
Partial Cardiac Denervation to Prevent Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - pCAD-POAF
The pCAD-POAF trial showed that in patients undergoing isolated CABG, intraoperative partial cardiac denervation reduced the incidence of postoperative AF by almost 50% without increased morbidity or ...
American College of Cardiology4d
ACCEL Lite: Top Takeaways from 2024: CV Imaging with Thomas H. Marwick, MD, PhD, FACC
In this interview, Thomas H. Marwick, MD, PhD, FACC, and Alison L. Bailey, MD FACC, discuss the Top Takeaways from 2024 in Cardiovascular (CV) Imaging. Dr. Marwick discusses the SCOT-HEART trial, ...
American College of Cardiology4d
Consensus on Platelet Function and Genetic Testing in PCI: Key Points
The following are key points to remember from a 2024 updated international consensus statement on platelet function and genetic testing in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI): ...
American College of Cardiology4d
CathPCI Registry: Safety and Feasibility of IVL as a Treatment For In-Stent Restenosis
Use of intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) for the treatment of in-stent restenosis (ISR), although off-label, may be safe and feasible, according to a study reviewing data from the ACC's CathPCI Registry ...
American College of Cardiology18d
Chinese Herbal Medicine in Patients With Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage - CHAIN
The CHAIN trial failed to show that a traditional Chinese medicine is beneficial in patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage. Patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage were randomized to ...
American College of Cardiology5d
Optimizing Cardiovascular Health in Pregnancy: Strategies For Preventing Maternal Mortality and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in the United States
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of pregnancy-related maternal death in the United States, driven by rising rates of hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM), obesity, smoking, and ...
American College of Cardiology5d
Nonbacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis: Key Points
Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE), previously known as marantic endocarditis, is a rare condition characterized by the formation of sterile vegetations on the surface of heart valves.
American College of Cardiology5d
Home Sotalol for Arrhythmia Management Using Remote ECG Monitoring
Outpatient initiation of sotalol with use of a personal remote ECG device and pharmacist-led dose adjustments is safe and feasible in carefully selected patients. Compared to inpatient loading ...