Cardiology

With agents like semaglutide and tirzepatide becoming household drug names, Peterson discusses the short-term future of incretin drug development.

New analyses show adults aged ≥65 years old are at about 30% increased risk of hypertension when diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.

Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA, reviews the efficacy and safety data of inclisiran, highlighting its long-term effects and noting that injection site reactions are among the most prominent adverse reactions associated with this medication.

Michael Blaha, MD, discusses the efficacy and safety of novel targeted therapies for lowering LDL cholesterol and emphasizes the importance of long-term data in building patient confidence in this new treatment option.

A post hoc analysis from FIDELITY shows finerenone could significantly reduce eGFR slopes among patients at risk of worsening CKD due to a heart failure hospitalization.

Data presented at NKF Spring Clinical Meeting suggest events including myocardial infarction and stroke are more prevalent among patients with lupus in North America.

The SEQUOIA-HCM trial presents aficamten as a promising treatment for symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, showing significant improvements in multiple endpoints.

Nieca Goldberg, MD, discusses important news and updates in cardiovascular health among women from the early portions of 2024.

The latest guidance on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy contain new endorsements for the cardiac myosin inhibitor class and other aspects of management.

Leading experts highlight the established role of PCSK9 inhibitors, such as evolocumab and alirocumab, and introduce the promising second-generation PCSK9 inhibitors, known as small interfering RNA (siRNA), which represent an innovative therapeutic approach that selectively reduces the production of specific proteins through RNA interference.

Panelists discuss ongoing clinical trials aimed at lowering Lipoprotein(a) levels, emphasizing the importance of proactive patient testing, and referring to new guidelines recommending that everyone be tested once in their lifetime.

McIntyre explains why GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists like semaglutide may alter cognitive and psychiatric care similar to cardiometabolic disease.

Payal Kohli, MD, discusses how recent advancements have changed conversations surrounding modifiable cardiovascular risk and what it means for practitioners.

The April 2024 cardiology month in review spotlights FDA news and top updates from the American College of Cardiology 2024 Scientific Session.

Key opinion leaders in cardiology share insights on reducing LDL cholesterol to manage cardiovascular disease risk, educating patients not reaching goals, and implementing real-world clinical strategies for maintaining lower LDL levels.

Erin Michos, MD, delivers a comprehensive review of lipid management and its influence on cardiovascular disease, emphasizing recent studies that underscore the need for improved treatment strategies for high-risk patients.

Implementation of an artificial intelligence-enabled ECG reduced the risk of all-cause mortality within 90 days among hospitalized patients.

The HCPLive Endocrinology month in review for April 2024 spotlights SURMOUNT-OSA, STEP HFpEF DM, new ACP guidelines for T2D, and more!

Daniel Gaudet, MD, PhD, discusses SHASTA-2 data and what cardiologists could learn from the forthcoming 48-week MUIR trial data from EAS 2024.

Abbott's Esprit BTK System was shown to significantly reduce risk of ischemic events in patients with PAD versus angioplasty over 1 year.

A meta-analysis of 12 trials suggests catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation reduces heart failure events in HFrEF patients but not in HFpEF.

Matthew Nudy, MD, discusses a trio of meta-analyses examining the effects of intensive blood pressure control on various targets.

Branch provides an overview of the use of dual antiplatelet therapy and anticoagulants based on his session at the ACP Internal Medicine meeting.

Branch discusses key takeaways from his session at ACP and guideline recommendations for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Berg discusses takeaways from his session at the 2024 ACP Internal Medicine meeting, including considerations for the diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndrome.

The American College of Physicians released new recommendations for the management of type 2 diabetes with inadequate glycemic control using metformin or other first-line therapies.

Meta-analysis of 11 phase 3 trials shows SGLT2 inhibitors reduce cardiovascular event risk by 9% across diverse patient populations.

Ersilia DeFillipis, MD, discusses a trio of studies she presented at ACC.24 examining different financial hurdles and barriers encountered by people in need of heart transplants.

An ACC.24 analysis found a decline in TTM use post-2013 TTM trial, which investigators suggest indicates a potential misinterpretation of trial findings.

Counting down the most impactful news at major medical meetings, it’s the HCPLive Five! This edition focuses on 5 updates from the American College of Cardiology 2024 (ACC.24) Annual Scientific Sessions.