Warfarin Worsens Aortic Stenosis Outcomes vs DOACs, Study Hints Warfarin Worsens Aortic Stenosis Outcomes vs DOACs, Study Hints
The study, although with limitations, meshes with recent evidence that warfarin accelerates the disease and, in a new twist, may worsen survival, compared with DOACs, in patients with aortic stenosis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - July 11, 2022 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Calcium pills: Experts warn bone boosting mineral could damage your heart
The new research, published in the journal Heart, followed 2,650 patients with aortic stenosis. The condition is caused by a build-up of calcium on the heart's valves. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Proning COVID Patients; Treating Aortic Stenosis; New Drug for Pulmonary Fibrosis
(MedPage Today) -- TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center... (Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease)
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease - May 21, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Early Intervention May Be Better for Severe Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis
FRIDAY, May 20, 2022 -- For patients with severe asymptomatic aortic stenosis, early intervention may reduce the risk for all-cause mortality compared with conservative management, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 20, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

People with aortic stenosis may benefit from earlier valve replacement, study finds
People with a form of heart disease called aortic stenosis should undergo valve replacement surgery before symptoms first appear in order to avoid permanent damage, researchers said in an article published Tuesday. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - May 17, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

PET/CT reveals heart artery inflammation in COVID-19 patients
PET/CT imaging shows that inflammation of the aorta is increased in the earl...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: PET reveals visual brain pattern of long COVID Tc-99m SPECT/CT imaging detects COVID-19 SNMMI warns of omicron's impact on PET/CT scans PET assesses brain function in COVID-19 patients Cardiac PET predicts outcomes in aortic stenosis (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - May 6, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Calcium Supplements Linked to Worse Outcome in Aortic Stenosis Calcium Supplements Linked to Worse Outcome in Aortic Stenosis
Oral calcium supplementation was associated with lower survival and a greater need for aortic valve replacement in elderly patients with mild to moderate aortic stenosis, a new study finds.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - April 28, 2022 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Calcium Supplements, Mortality Tied in Seniors With Aortic Stenosis
TUESDAY, April 26, 2022 -- For older adults with aortic stenosis (AS), calcium supplementation, with or without vitamin D, is associated with increased mortality and aortic valve replacement (AVR), according to a study published online April 25 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 26, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

HLT, Inc. Gains FDA Approval for Two TAVR Clinical Studies
The studies will assess the performance of its HLT Meridian® TAVR® Valve System to treat aortic stenosis and aortic regurgitation for high-risk patients suffering from aortic disease MAPLE GROVE, Minn., March 24, 2022 -- (Healthcare Sales & Mark... Devices, Interventional, Cardiology, FDA HLT, transcatheter, aortic valve replacement, TAVR, aortic stenosis (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - March 24, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Aortic Stenosis Progression Linked to Diabetes Severity Aortic Stenosis Progression Linked to Diabetes Severity
A retrospective, observational study of 1366 patients at a single academic center in South Korea showed a significant link between higher A1c levels and faster progression of aortic stenosis.First Look (Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines - March 15, 2022 Category: Radiology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

Aortic Stenosis Progression Linked to Higher A1c Levels Aortic Stenosis Progression Linked to Higher A1c Levels
A retrospective, observational study of 1366 patients at a single academic center in South Korea showed a significant link between higher A1c levels and faster progression of aortic stenosis.First Look (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - March 15, 2022 Category: Pathology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

Fewer Than Half With Severe Aortic Stenosis Get New Valves Fewer Than Half With Severe Aortic Stenosis Get New Valves
The findings from a prominent US healthcare system are surprising given the availability of transcatheter options and should sound the alarm for change, experts suggest.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - March 4, 2022 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

ECG Challenge: What's Behind This Man's Mid-systolic Murmur? ECG Challenge: What's Behind This Man's Mid-systolic Murmur?
A 55-year-old with aortic stenosis presents with a mid-systolic murmur but feels fine. What ' s going on?Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - February 14, 2022 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Cardiology Clinical Case Source Type: news

Yale researchers identify potential therapeutic target for aortic stenosis
A Yale-led study provides new insights into the molecular and cellular development of a rare congenital heart defect. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - February 9, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

SAPIEN  3 TAVI cost effective vs surgical valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis in France
(Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News)
Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - December 1, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news