Cardiology

With the newest indication, the GLP-1 agonist is now available in 3 different doses for diabetic adults.

Lead investigator of a recent study assessing risk of long-term COVID-19 risk using data from more than 11 million patients, Ziyad Al-Aly, MD, sits down with Practical Cardiology for a Q&A on the findings from his research.

Large variations were observed in the transition between monotherapy and dual combination therapy for hypertension across countries and demographic group.

An analysis of data from more than 110k hospitalized patients with COVID-19 suggests aspirin use on the first day of hospitalization was linked to lower odds for both in-hospital mortality and pulmonary embolism in weighted analyses.

Strategies to improve enrollment of underrepresented populations were centered on study design and site selection, community engagement, and changing the research paradigm.

Greater increases were observed among members of racial and ethnic minority groups, with the highest increase among non-Hispanic Black individuals.

Data from the REMAP-CAP trial suggests use of aspirin or P2Y12 inhibitors had a low likelihood of improving organ support-free days in critically ill patients with COVID-19 within 21 days compared to no antiplatelet therapy.

A favorable lifestyle is associated with a lower risk of coronary artery disease in carriers and noncarriers of FH variants.

Dr. Bajona highlights the patient risks of HCM, new advances in treatment options, and the importance of screening efforts.

Children exposed and not exposed to neonatal hypoglycemia did not have significant differences in rates of low educational performance at 9 to 10 years old.

For patients treated with DOACs, the investigators suggest temporarily interrupting treatment rather than continued use.

Data from a within-trial cost-effectiveness evaluation of data from the Salt Substitute and Stroke Study suggest use of the 75% sodium chloride 25% potassium chloride salt substitute had a 95% probability of being cost-saving and a greater than 99.9% probability of being cost-effective.

Investigators in Israel perform the largest retrospective review of patients with rheumatic fever in a developed country, spanning 25 years of research.

Data from the COSMOS trial demonstrate use of a cocoa flavanol supplement in older adults could cut the risk of cardiovascular death by more than 25%.

Dr. Lee highlights the process of identifying CTEPH and the patient population, as well as the available treatments for the condition.

Apixaban prescription beyond 90 days showed no difference in hospitalization risk for major bleeding.

The phase 3 trial was stopped following a formal interim assessment that met pre specified criteria for positive efficacy in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Data show the absolute risk reductions of treatment with statins in terms of all-cause mortality, myocardial infarction, and stroke are modest compared with the relative risk reductions.

Data from an ongoing, prospective study conducted in multiple countries provides an overview of characteristics and outcomes among patients with type 2 myocardial infarction.

Clinical decision support intervention resulted in a rate of change in total modifiable CV risk that was 4% lower among intervention patients compared to control.

With the FDA approval announced by Cordis on March 10, the company is hopeful the S.M.A.R.T. RADIANZ Vascular Stent System can help optimize radial access and improve patient outcomes.

Patients with tachyarrhythmia or hypertension as their underlying trigger of type 2 MI had a lower mortality than patients with hypotension, hypoxemia, or anemia.

On March 8, the American College of Rheumatology and the Vasculitis Foundation released new guidance for diagnosis and management of Kawasaki disease, which serves as the final companion piece to a trio of other ACR/VF vasculitis guidelines released in July 2021.

In the most recent episode of Don't Miss a Beat, co-hosts Drs. Vaduganathan and Greene are joined by Dr. Eugene Braunwald for a conversation that touches on the founding of the TIMI Study Group, the evolution of clinical trials, and advice he would give to early career professionals with an interest in becoming trialists.

A look into the uptake of semaglutide, what the agent represents, and what is coming further in obesity management.

Levels of troponin after cardiac surgery associated with increased risk of death were higher than levels recommended to define periprocedural myocardial injury.

The heart transplant from a genetically modified pig was initially considered a success and represented new hope for Americans requiring transplants.

New research from the US CDC's COVID-19 Response Team details the increased risks of severe COVID-19 infection associated with congenital heart defects.

Dr. Granger discusses the current underuse of these agents and the steps cardiologists need to take to increase prescription rates and uptake for patients.