Cardiology

Quitting smoking at the time of an Afib diagnosis could reduce risk of incident stroke event by 28%, according to a new analysis from ESC 2020.

A study presented at ESC found the recommendation of deep chest compressions in 2010 CPR guidelines increased the incidence of CPR-related injury but also helped preserve brain function in patients.

Using data from a group of RCTs, investigators determined semaglutide was associated with greater reductions in HbA1c and weight loss than empagliflozin.

Data from more than 4500 diabetics suggest CAC was better at predicting CVD and all-cause mortality in women than in men.

A physician from New York City discusses her experiences treating and suffering from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during her work at a medical intensive care unit at Mount Sinai.

Across racial and gender groups, CT scans that measure coronary artery calcium can more accurately predict the 10-year risk for heart attack.

Analysis of 2500 women indicates hypertensive disorders of pregnancy increased the risk of experiencing menopausal symptoms later in life.

An analysis of data from a Society of Vascular Surgeons registry is shedding light on the use of DAPT in patients following peripheral vascular interventions.

Results of the study suggest that patients with premature and extremely premature ASCVD are at risk for a higher accrued lifetime morbidity.

There were no differences found in pulse wave velocity, augmentation index, or physical function between patients who took vitamin K supplements and patients given a placebo.

An analysis of more than 650 women found increased intake of cruciferous vegetables, such as cauliflower and broccoli, was linked to lower odds of severe abdominal aortic calcification.

New data shows ischemic heart disease mortality decline has decelerated in recent years—while other heart disease subtypes have reversed course.

Full results of the phase 3 ELIPSE HoFH offer the greatest overview yet of the effects of evinacumab in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.

An analysis of Medicare patient data suggest use of intravascular ultrasound during PCI could reduce long-term mortality risk.

New research is shedding light on the association between a history of hypertensive disorder of pregnancy and risk of menopausal symptoms later in life.

Gregory Weiss, MD, offers his perspective on a recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association underlining the importance of dietary assessments in patients seeing a cardiologist.

Our latest Emergency Department Minute Quiz from Brady Pregerson, MD. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?

Investigators find study drug was well-tolerated with no new safety concerns.

SalivaDirect eliminates the need for nucleic acid extraction kits, enhancing the potential capacity for testing.

Dr. Louis Kovacs discusses the risk of playing youth, college, and professional sports during the ongoing pandemic.

A professor of pharmacy from Colorado offers an overview of marijuana and cardiovascular health based on current research and also addresses areas in need of the most research going forward.

A meta-analysis of 4 randomized trials is shedding light on the efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulant use for reducing recurrent VTE in patients with cancer.

An analysis of data from the UK and Canada has found no significant increase in below-knee amputations with SGLT2 inhibitor use versus DPP-4 inhibitor use.

Treatment with the PCSK9 Inhibitor did not increase risk of safety events, including new-onset diabetes.

A prespecified analysis of FOURIER is detailing the impact of evolocumab on CV events and LDL-C in patients with metabolic syndrome.

Guideline adoption could lead to more use of thrombolytic therapy.

An analysis of PORTRAIT registry data indicates depression and presence of depressive symptoms can have a notable negative impact on management of peripheral artery disease.

Dr. Gregory M. Weiss reflects on the role of wearable technology before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of a cardiologist.

An analysis of data from the ARIC study is detailing associations between lower levels of sex hormones and risk of incident heart failure in older adults.

In a cross-sectional study among CAD patients, investigators found that 30.3% of heart team treatment recommendations diverged from original consultation.