2 out of 5 AFib patients develop heart failure later in life
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Stroke is typically seen as the biggest danger for patients after they receive an AFib diagnosis. This study, however, suggests heart failure could be an even bigger threat ..read more
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Cardiologists make history, perform first-ever transcaval TAVR for pure aortic regurgitation
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The 65-year-old male patient presented with a long medical history and many comorbidities, making surgery too risky ..read more
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Motivation helps heart patients stay active
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Alexander Fanaroff, MD, said the late-breaking BE ACTIVE clinical trial presented at ACC.24 offers a blueprint for how to get patients to be more physically active ..read more
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ACC.24 in Atlanta began Saturday, April 6, with a series of late-breaking clinical trials exploring brand new treatment strategies. 
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Day 1 at ACC.24: Late-breakers examine potential new heart attack, heart failure treatments ..read more
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Weight loss drug semaglutide benefits obese patients presenting with HFpEF, type 2 diabetes ..read more
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“This is the first time in a very long time that we have a positive study for managing cardiogenic shock,” one cardiologist said. 
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ACC.24: Impella CP boosts survival for patients with STEMI-related cardiogenic shock ..read more
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Microplastics in carotid plaques increase risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes
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Polyethylene was present in 58.4% of patients, and polyvinyl chloride was present in 12.1%. The presence of either one was associated with an increased risk of heart attack, stroke or death.  ..read more
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FDA approves Medtronic’s next-generation TAVR system with new frame design
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The Evolut FX+ TAVR system includes an updated diamond-shaped frame, which was made four times larger than previous models to offer improved coronary access. It was also designed to provide more space for operators to guide and maneuver the catheter during procedures ..read more
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Heart attacks after TAVR: New AMI data ‘reassuring’ at first glance, but questions remain
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Hoping to gain a better understanding of how TAVR may impact a patient’s long-term cardiovascular health, researchers explored data from more than 200,000 patients and shared their findings in ..read more
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Cardiologists received $1.3B in industry payments over 10-year period, No. 3 among all healthcare specialties
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Only orthopedic surgeons and neurologists/psychiatrists received more industry payments from 2013 to 2022 than cardiologists. Also, the two prescription medications associated with the most physician payments were a blood thinner and an anticoagulant.  ..read more
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