The HCPLive Cardiology condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on cardiovascular and cardiometabolic diseases. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for heart disease and cardiovascular events, as well as associated diabetes, renal failure, and more...
September 19th 2024
EDG-7500 was well-tolerated in healthy patients in Phase 1 while achieving gradient relief without LVEF reductions in the Phase 2 CIRRUS-HCM trial.
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September 10th 2024
Elevating Care for PAH: Applying Recommended Management Approaches to Maximize Outcomes
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Left Untreated, Moderate Aortic Valve Stenosis Has High Mortality Risk
June 30th 2014Although valve replacement is indicated when aortic valve stenosis (AS) is severe, experts have struggled with crafting evidence-based recommendations in the presence of mild or moderate AS, which has led to inconsistent practices and surgical guidelines.
Implantable Device Reduces Hospitalizations and Other Risks Associated with Atrial Fibrillation
New research financed by Medtronic Inc. suggests that implantable cardiac resynchronization therapy devices governed by its new algorithms may reduce atrial fibrillation-related complications in patients who have experienced heart failure.
Prophylaxis Protocols Improve Post-op Venous Thromboembolism Outcomes
June 25th 2014By emphasizing early postoperative mobilization alongside mandatory venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk stratification and concurrent electronic prophylaxis recommendations, hospitals can significantly reduce the likelihood of VTE complications among surgical patients.
Does Exercise Actually Increase Your Risk of Atrial Fibrillation?
Data from a large cohort of Swedish men suggest that regular vigorous exercise starting around age 30 may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, particularly among those who stop exercising later in life.
Preventive Implantable Cardioverter-defibrillators Improve Survival in Heart Failure Patients
A retrospective cohort study of Medicare beneficiaries hospitalized for heart failure with a left ventricular ejection fraction between 30-35% found improved 3-year survival rates among those who received a prophylactic implantable cardioverter-defibrillators compared to those with no ICD.
Swedish Study Indicates LDL Cholesterol Not a Good Marker of Cardiovascular Risk in Type 1 Diabetes
June 18th 2014Researchers find that the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL is a significant predictor for CVD in type 1 diabetes patients who are not using lipid-lowering drugs, and that the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL is a more reliable marker for risk when considering primary prevention.
Durability Seen in Clinical Cardiology Guideline Recommendations Based on Multiple Randomized Trials
Cardiology guideline recommendations that are based on multiple randomized studies have the most durability over time, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have found.
Novel Orally Available GLP-1 Agonist Lowers HbA1c in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
June 16th 2014Study results show that an alternative to currently-marketed injectable agents retains the efficacy of GLP-1 mimetics, while reducing gastrointestinal adverse events and providing the convenience of oral dosing.
Snoring in Pregnant Hypertensive Women a Marker for Apnea Risk
Pregnant women with hypertension who also snored were found to be at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea, spurring the need for obstetric healthcare providers to consider sleep evaluation in hypertensive pregnancies.