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LAA Closure
Boston Scientific Watchman FLX Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device Demonstrates Superior Bleeding Risk Reduction to Oral Anticoagulation Following a Cardiac Ablation in the OPTION Clinical Trial
11/18/2024
"The OPTION trial data provide clinical evidence indicating that, among patients who have undergone an ablation, LAAC with the Watchman FLX device is not only as safe, but superior to OAC therapy for reducing the risk of long-term bleeding...
"The OPTION trial data provide clinical evidence indicating that, among patients who have undergone an ablation, LAAC with the Watchman FLX device is not only as safe, but superior to OAC therapy for reducing the risk of long-term bleeding...
"The OPTION trial data provide...
11/18/2024
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Patient Education
AHA: Heart Patients Want More Guidance on Sex From Healthcare Professionals
11/18/2024
The analysis found 78% of respondents said they wanted information on sexual health; however, only 5% said they received it.
The analysis found 78% of respondents said they wanted information on sexual health; however, only 5% said they received it.
The analysis found 78% of...
11/18/2024
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Risk Reduction
AHA: Systolic BP of Less Than 120 mmHg Reduced CVD Risk in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
11/18/2024
During a follow-up period of up to 5 years, participants in the BPROAD study who underwent the more intensive treatment regimen with the lower blood pressure target had a decreased risk of major cardiovascular events.
During a follow-up period of up to 5 years, participants in the BPROAD study who underwent the more intensive treatment regimen with the lower blood pressure target had a decreased risk of major cardiovascular events.
During a follow-up period of up...
11/18/2024
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CVD in Rural U.S.
AHA: Deaths From Cardiovascular Disease Increased Among Younger U.S Adults in Rural Areas
11/18/2024
An analysis of death certificate data for more than 11 million U.S. adults from 2010 to 2022 found that cardiovascular disease death rates increased by about 21% for adults ages 25-64 living in rural areas, however, the rates declined by...
An analysis of death certificate data for more than 11 million U.S. adults from 2010 to 2022 found that cardiovascular disease death rates increased by about 21% for adults ages 25-64 living in rural areas, however, the rates declined by...
An analysis of death certificate...
11/18/2024
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White Paper
SG2 Data Highlights Urgency for Increased Cardiovascular Intervention Resources in U.S. Hospitals
11/14/2024
Sg2 recommends health systems focus on short-term care redesign and long-term investment plans for catheterization labs, care teams, resources and patient beds to match forecasted demand. The paper includes multiple short- and long-term...
Sg2 recommends health systems focus on short-term care redesign and long-term investment plans for catheterization labs, care teams, resources and patient beds to match forecasted demand. The paper includes multiple short- and long-term...
Sg2 recommends health systems...
11/14/2024
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First Aid guidelines
AHA/American Red Cross: Updated First Aid Guidelines Enhance Care for Opioid Overdose, Bleeding, Other Emergencies
11/14/2024
These are the first major comprehensive updates to the first aid guidelines since 2010 and address shifts in how the public manages common and critical first aid emergencies.
These are the first major comprehensive updates to the first aid guidelines since 2010 and address shifts in how the public manages common and critical first aid emergencies.
These are the first major...
11/14/2024
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Thrombectomy
Data Show Patients Treated with Penumbra’s Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy Technology for Pulmonary Embolism Experience Shorter Hospital Stays and Fewer Complications Compared to Other Treatment Options
11/13/2024
Data show patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with Penumbra’s computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™) technology have a shorter length of hospital stay, shorter post-procedure length of stay, and fewer...
Data show patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with Penumbra’s computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™) technology have a shorter length of hospital stay, shorter post-procedure length of stay, and fewer...
Data show patients with...
11/13/2024
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Atherosclerosis
Study Identifies Molecule That Simulates Inflammation-Reducing Effects of Low-Fat Diet
11/13/2024
“We have already seen its effectiveness in multiple models of atherosclerosis,” said Andrei Maiseyeu, associate professor at the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve’s School of...
“We have already seen its effectiveness in multiple models of atherosclerosis,” said Andrei Maiseyeu, associate professor at the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve’s School of...
“We have already seen its...
11/13/2024
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defibrillation
Researchers Discover Far Less Energy Is Needed Than Currently Used in State-of-the-Art Defibrillation Techniques
11/11/2024
"Existing low-energy defibrillation protocols yield only a moderate reduction in tissue damage and pain," author Roman Grigoriev said. "Our study shows these can be completely eliminated. Conventional protocols require substantial power for...
"Existing low-energy defibrillation protocols yield only a moderate reduction in tissue damage and pain," author Roman Grigoriev said. "Our study shows these can be completely eliminated. Conventional protocols require substantial power for...
"Existing low-energy...
11/11/2024
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Heat & CVD
NEJM: Using a Fan and Wetting the Skin Reduces Risk of Deadly Cardiac Strain in Hot and Humid Weather
11/11/2024
"Older adults, especially those with heart disease, are at greater risk due to the strain that hot temperatures put on the heart. Understanding the impacts of different cooling strategies on the heart is important to help vulnerable people...
"Older adults, especially those with heart disease, are at greater risk due to the strain that hot temperatures put on the heart. Understanding the impacts of different cooling strategies on the heart is important to help vulnerable people...
"Older adults, especially those...
11/11/2024
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Structural Heart
Medtronic Begins Multicenter Study to Address Health Disparities in Structural Heart Disease Care
11/20/2024
The study will utilize the Tempus Next platform to identify severe aortic stenosis or moderate to severe mitral regurgitation patients who meet guideline indicated therapy criteria, but do not have a treatment plan in place.
The study will utilize the Tempus Next platform to identify severe aortic stenosis or moderate to severe mitral regurgitation patients who meet guideline indicated therapy criteria, but do not have a treatment plan in place.
The study will utilize the...
11/20/2024
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Double Win With Bridging Stents: FEVAR Certifications for BeGraft and BeFlared
11/20/2024
Hechingen, November 20th, 2024. With two certificates granted by TÜV, Bentley achieved another break-through in extending indications for its stents in complex aortic interventions. Thanks to one certificate, the Bentley BeGraft stent now is...
Hechingen, November 20th, 2024. With two certificates granted by TÜV, Bentley achieved another break-through in extending indications for its stents in complex aortic interventions. Thanks to one certificate, the Bentley BeGraft stent now is...
Hechingen, November 20th, 2024....
11/20/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Heart research
Study: Genetic Information Related to Heart Shape Can Provide Risk Score for Heart Disease
11/18/2024
"We've long known that size and volume of the heart matter, but by examining shape, we're uncovering new insights into genetic risks," said study co-author Professor Patricia B. Munroe. Researchers are the first to examine the genetic basis...
"We've long known that size and volume of the heart matter, but by examining shape, we're uncovering new insights into genetic risks," said study co-author Professor Patricia B. Munroe. Researchers are the first to examine the genetic basis...
"We've long known that size and...
11/18/2024
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Coronary Calcium Scores
Intermountain Health Study Finds Prognostic Value of Coronary Calcium Scores Effective in Predicting Risk of Heart Attack
11/18/2024
A major new study by Intermountain Health researchers finds coronary artery calcium scores are not only highly effective in identifying those at risk for future heart attacks, but also for death, and risk prediction was found to be as good in...
A major new study by Intermountain Health researchers finds coronary artery calcium scores are not only highly effective in identifying those at risk for future heart attacks, but also for death, and risk prediction was found to be as good in...
A major new study by...
11/18/2024
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spironolactone
CLEAR SYNERGY Trial: Spironolactone May Reduce Heart Failure Risk But Did Not Significantly Impact Rate of Death, New Heart Attack, or Stroke
11/18/2024
“While spironolactone didn’t reduce deaths or other major heart complications after a heart attack, it did reduce the likelihood of heart failure, which is an important finding for patients and health care professionals," said Sanjit Jolly,...
“While spironolactone didn’t reduce deaths or other major heart complications after a heart attack, it did reduce the likelihood of heart failure, which is an important finding for patients and health care professionals," said Sanjit Jolly,...
“While spironolactone didn’t...
11/18/2024
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Patient Care
AHA: Fear of Another Heart Attack May Be Major Source of Ongoing Stress for Survivors
11/18/2024
The researchers suggest that fear of another heart attack should be evaluated and addressed separately from depression and anxiety. In the survey, the fear of another heart attack was significant at 6 months after the heart attack and still...
The researchers suggest that fear of another heart attack should be evaluated and addressed separately from depression and anxiety. In the survey, the fear of another heart attack was significant at 6 months after the heart attack and still...
The researchers suggest that...
11/18/2024
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Sex Differences
JAMA Network Open: First Extensive Investigation of Sex-Specific Differences in Cerebral Small Vessel Disease
11/18/2024
Men are more frequently affected by cerebral microbleeds (CMBs)—around 28% of patients had at least one microbleeding event, whereby the prevalence in men was significantly higher than in women. In contrast, women appeared to suffer damage to...
Men are more frequently affected by cerebral microbleeds (CMBs)—around 28% of patients had at least one microbleeding event, whereby the prevalence in men was significantly higher than in women. In contrast, women appeared to suffer damage to...
Men are more frequently affected...
11/18/2024
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Kidney Transpant & CVD/Stroke Risk
Innovative Risk Score Accurately Calculates Which Kidney Transplant Candidates Are Also at Risk for Heart Attack or Stroke, Intermountain Health Study Finds
11/18/2024
Using an innovative risk score assessment score, heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City say they can accurately predict whether patients being assessed for kidney transplant will likely have a future major cardiac event,...
Using an innovative risk score assessment score, heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City say they can accurately predict whether patients being assessed for kidney transplant will likely have a future major cardiac event,...
Using an innovative risk score...
11/18/2024
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Inflammation
AHA: Air Pollution Increases Inflammation Primarily in Patients With Heart Disease
11/18/2024
"Individuals with known heart disease, including those diagnosed with heart failure, need to be especially cautious during periods of poor air quality. This includes exercising indoors, making sure to take their prescribed medications, and...
"Individuals with known heart disease, including those diagnosed with heart failure, need to be especially cautious during periods of poor air quality. This includes exercising indoors, making sure to take their prescribed medications, and...
"Individuals with known heart...
11/18/2024
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Bleeding Reduction
AHA: AZALEA-TIMI 71 Study Demonstrates Factor XI Inhibitor Abelacimab Substantially Reduced Bleeding in Patients on Antiplatelet Therapy Compared to Rivaroxaban
11/18/2024
"Given the elevated bleeding risks associated with traditional anticoagulants, particularly when combined with antiplatelet agents, abelacimab may offer a safer alternative for patients with atrial fibrillation,” said Christian T. Ruff, MD,...
"Given the elevated bleeding risks associated with traditional anticoagulants, particularly when combined with antiplatelet agents, abelacimab may offer a safer alternative for patients with atrial fibrillation,” said Christian T. Ruff, MD,...
"Given the elevated bleeding...
11/18/2024
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Diabetes and Heart Disease
Proactively Screening Diabetics for Heart Disease Does Not Improve Long-term Mortality Rates or Reduce Future Cardiac Events, New Study Finds
11/20/2024
“Our study found that doing these kinds of screenings on patients doesn’t make any marked difference in their long-term survival rates,” said J. Brent Muhlestein, principal investigator of the study and co-director of cardiovascular research...
“Our study found that doing these kinds of screenings on patients doesn’t make any marked difference in their long-term survival rates,” said J. Brent Muhlestein, principal investigator of the study and co-director of cardiovascular research...
“Our study found that doing...
11/20/2024
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Clinical Videos
Giant Traumatic External Iliac Artery-Femoral Arteriovenous Fistula
11/20/2024
Video Supplement to "Giant Traumatic External Iliac Artery-Femoral Arteriovenous Fistula" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Giant Traumatic External Iliac Artery-Femoral Arteriovenous Fistula" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Giant...
11/20/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Giant Traumatic External Iliac Artery-Femoral Arteriovenous Fistula
11/20/2024
A 53-year-old woman presented with shortness of breath and fatigue for 1 week. The patient had a medical history of left thigh trauma for more than 20 years.
A 53-year-old woman presented with shortness of breath and fatigue for 1 week. The patient had a medical history of left thigh trauma for more than 20 years.
A 53-year-old woman presented...
11/20/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Structural Heart
Medtronic Begins Multicenter Study to Address Health Disparities in Structural Heart Disease Care
11/20/2024
The study will utilize the Tempus Next platform to identify severe aortic stenosis or moderate to severe mitral regurgitation patients who meet guideline indicated therapy criteria, but do not have a treatment plan in place.
The study will utilize the Tempus Next platform to identify severe aortic stenosis or moderate to severe mitral regurgitation patients who meet guideline indicated therapy criteria, but do not have a treatment plan in place.
The study will utilize the...
11/20/2024
Cath Lab Digest
News
Double Win With Bridging Stents: FEVAR Certifications for BeGraft and BeFlared
11/20/2024
Hechingen, November 20th, 2024. With two certificates granted by TÜV, Bentley achieved another break-through in extending indications for its stents in complex aortic interventions. Thanks to one certificate, the Bentley BeGraft stent now is...
Hechingen, November 20th, 2024. With two certificates granted by TÜV, Bentley achieved another break-through in extending indications for its stents in complex aortic interventions. Thanks to one certificate, the Bentley BeGraft stent now is...
Hechingen, November 20th, 2024....
11/20/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Original Contribution
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in Patients With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
11/19/2024
The aim of this LOGIC (Left atrial appendage Occlusion in patients with Gastrointestinal or IntraCranial bleeding) registry sub-study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of left atrial appendage occlusion in patients with non-valvular...
The aim of this LOGIC (Left atrial appendage Occlusion in patients with Gastrointestinal or IntraCranial bleeding) registry sub-study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of left atrial appendage occlusion in patients with non-valvular...
The aim of this LOGIC (Left...
11/19/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Coronary Complications of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
11/18/2024
The authors summarize studies on percutaneous coronary intervention complications, including coronary dissection, no reflow, perforation, and equipment loss/entrapment.
The authors summarize studies on percutaneous coronary intervention complications, including coronary dissection, no reflow, perforation, and equipment loss/entrapment.
The authors summarize studies on...
11/18/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
A Precise Endomyocardial Biopsy Method Guided by the Electroanatomical Mapping System
11/18/2024
The authors report a precise endomyocardial biopsy procedure in a patient with unexplained heart failure under guidance of an electroanatomical mapping system, which can avoid the complications of cardiac tamponade and arrhythmias.
The authors report a precise endomyocardial biopsy procedure in a patient with unexplained heart failure under guidance of an electroanatomical mapping system, which can avoid the complications of cardiac tamponade and arrhythmias.
The authors report a precise...
11/18/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
Cardiac Rupture Following Myocardial Infarction With Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
11/18/2024
Video Supplement to "Cardiac Rupture Following Myocardial Infarction With Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Cardiac Rupture Following Myocardial Infarction With Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Cardiac...
11/18/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Cardiac Rupture Following Myocardial Infarction With Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
11/18/2024
A 71-year-old man with a history of smoking presented to the emergency room of our hospital complaining of long-lasting angina symptoms. Upon physical examination, he was hypotensive.
A 71-year-old man with a history of smoking presented to the emergency room of our hospital complaining of long-lasting angina symptoms. Upon physical examination, he was hypotensive.
A 71-year-old man with a history...
11/18/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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