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.
September 12th 2024
September 10th 2024
Elevating Care for PAH: Applying Recommended Management Approaches to Maximize Outcomes
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‘REEL’ Time Patient Counseling™: Navigating the Complex Journey of Diagnosing and Managing Fabry Disease
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Envisioning Novel Therapeutic Approaches to Managing ANCA-associated Vasculitis
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Go Red for Women Day: Confronting Glass Ceilings in Medicine
February 3rd 2023In recognition of Go Red for Women Day on February 3, this feature shines a spotlight on the hurdles faced by women in cardiology and offers perspective on the battle for gender-based equity in medicine from the perspective of a pair of female leaders.
Abbott Announces Regulatory Decisions for a Pair of Arrhythmia Devices
February 2nd 2023On February 2, Abbott announced their FlexAbility™ Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled had received an expanded approval from the US Food and Drug Administration and their TactiFlex™ Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled received a CE Mark.
Gluconic Acid Could Serve as Race-Specific Biomarker for Hypertension and Stroke Risk
February 2nd 2023A study presented at the International Stroke Conference 2023 suggests the plasma metabolite gluconic acid could serve as a race-specific biomarker for identifying increased risk of hypertension and stroke in Black adults.
Patients with Celiac Disease Had Higher CVD Risk, Despite Lower Risk Factor Prevalence
January 31st 2023An analysis of the UK Biobank suggests individuals with celiac disease had an incidence rate of 9.0 CVD cases per 1000 person years compared with 7.4 per 1000 person years in people with no celiac disease.
Cardiology Month in Review: January 2023
January 28th 2023The January 2023 cardiology month in review features a trio of articles related to management of atrial fibrillation, the FDA approval of Abbott’s Navitor system, and a study spotlighting the prevalence of mental health conditions among cardiologists.
Preeclampsia Increases Heart Attack, Stroke Risk for Up to 20 Years After Pregnancy
January 27th 2023An analysis of registry data recorded in Denmark over a 4-decade period offers an overview of the risk of acute myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke incurred as a result of preeclampsia during pregnancy and how this risk changes over time.
COVID-19 Pandemic May Have Worsened Racial Disparities in Wait Times for Specialty Consults
January 23rd 2023A new study from clinicians in the VA Boston Healthcare System provides an overview of the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on racial disparities in wait times for new cardiology and orthopedic specialist consultations.
Analysis Provides Updated Overview of Risk with Mitral Valve Repair for Mitral Regurgitation
January 20th 2023An analysis of data from the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database provides an updated overview of the risks of mortality, morbidity, and conversion-to-replacement among patients undergoing mitral valve repair for primary mitral regurgitation.
New AHA Statement Stresses Need for Rapid Evaluation of Transient Ischemic Attack
January 19th 2023Stroke symptoms that disappear in under an hour need emergency assessment to help prevent a full-blown stroke. A new scientific statement from the AHA provides guidance and a standardized approach to evaluating people with suspected TIA, particularly in rural areas.
Impact of Traditional Stroke Risk Factors on Stroke Risk Lessens Over Time, Study Finds
January 19th 2023An analysis of patient data from the REGARDS cohort suggests the increase in relative risk observed with traditional risk factors, such as hypertension and diabetes, on risk of stroke decreases as patients age, but investigators point out this does not diminish the importance of addressing these risk factors.
Despite Improved Screening and Rates of Dyslipidemia, Prescribing Not Yet at Optimal levels
January 13th 2023An analysis of NHANES data from 1999-2018 details the progress made with regard to cholesterol management on a population level but also provides insight into areas where room for improvement still exists.