Atrial Fibrillation and Deterioration in Cognitive Function
The link between Atrial fibrillation and cognitive decline and dementia have gained interest of the medical community lately. More research is being conducted to prevent and or delay this morbidity as no curative therapy is available for cognitive decline and dementia. The exact mechanism of causation is unclear. Multiple pathophysiological mechanisms have been implicated. Lately, treatment for atrial fibrillation including anticoagulation and catheter ablation therapies have shown to decrease the risk of deterioration of cognitive function. (Source: Current Problems in Cardiology)
Source: Current Problems in Cardiology - July 12, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Viswanatha Chinta, Sameh Askandar, Amit Nanda, Arindam Sharma, Peter Abader, Rajesh Kabra, Rami Khouzam Source Type: research
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Untreated aortic valve disease can eventually result in heart failure, infection, and sudden death. Some patients present with severe symptoms, whereas others have few, if any symptoms. The diagnosis may be made on a routine physical examination and other imaging techniques. Regular medical follow-up, treatment to prevent infection of the valve (infective endocarditis), and optimal timing of surgery are necessary to avoid the severe consequences of abnormal function of the aortic valve. (Source: Current Problems in Cardiology)
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Empowering the Aging with Mobile Health: A mHealth Framework for Supporting Sustainable Healthy Lifestyle Behavior
In the rapid evolution of healthcare, patients continue to ask providers to shift from volume-based care (i.e., fee for service) to a value-based reimbursement structure (i.e., fee for value), which is a “population health” approach.1 However, for healthcare providers to shift to such a model, a clear understanding of the relationship between population health and healthy lifestyle management (HLM) is required. Such an approach not only benefits the patient, but incentivizes providers and health care services to deliver quality care (at the lowest cost)—while providing patients a lifestyle management approach with th...
Source: Current Problems in Cardiology - July 9, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Anthony Faiola, lizabeth Lerner Papautsky, Miriam Isola Source Type: research
The Role of Microbiota in Cardiovascular Risk: Focus on Trimethylamine Oxide
The extensive collection of bacteria cohabiting within the host collaborates with human functions and metabolisms in both health and disease. The fine equilibrium of commensals is tightly controlled and an imbalance ( “dysbiosis”) in the gut microbiota can play different roles in human disease. The development of new genome sequencing techniques has allowed a better understanding of the role of human gut microbiota. This led to the identification of numerous metabolites produced in the gut, which have been su ggested to play a role in human disease. (Source: Current Problems in Cardiology)
Source: Current Problems in Cardiology - July 6, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hussein Al-Rubaye, Giulia Perfetti, Juan-Carlos Kaski Tags: Review Source Type: research
SGLT-2 Inhibitors and Peripheral Artery Disease: A Statistical Hoax or Reality?
Inhibitors of sodium-glucose cotransporters type-2 are the most recent addition to the armamentarium of oral anti-diabetic agents. This class of drugs has shown promising results in glycemic control and most importantly to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality risk. Despite the encouraging data, there is concern regarding their potential for causing or worsening peripheral artery disease (PAD), which may increase the risk of lower extremity amputations. Following the publication of results of CANVAS and CANVAS-R trials which revealed that leg and mid-foot amputations occurred about twice as often in patients treate...
Source: Current Problems in Cardiology - July 6, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Subhankar Chatterjee, Dhrubajyoti Bandyopadhyay, Raktim K Ghosh, Uddalak Majumdar, Ashish Aneja, Carl J. Lavie, Prakash Deedwania Source Type: research
Ultrasonography in heart failure: a story that matters
Heart failure (HF) is a clinical syndrome characterized by typical symptoms and signs caused by structural or functional cardiac abnormalities, resulting in a reduced cardiac output or elevated intra-cardiac pressures at rest or during stress.1 The prevalence of HF is approximately 1 –2% of the adult population in developed countries, rising to 10% among people>70 years of age, and it is the leading cause of hospitalization.2 (Source: Current Problems in Cardiology)
Source: Current Problems in Cardiology - June 21, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Chiara Mozzini, Luciano Cominacini, Alder Casadei, Cosima Schiavone, Maurizio Soresi Source Type: research
Applying Precision Medicine to Healthy Living for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Healthy living medicine (HLM) is an emerging concept that recognizes the importance of: 1) Moving more and sitting less; 2) Consuming a healthy diet at the appropriate caloric load; 3) Maintaining a healthy body weight; and 4) Not smoking. Suffice to say, HLM should be practiced by all health professionals, prescribing a personalized healthy living polypill to individuals under their care while titrating the dosage for optimal adherence and therapeutic efficacy. Traditionally, HLM, particularly when practiced in the context of physical activity and diet, is commonly viewed as an all-or-none and one-size-fits-all paradigm. ...
Source: Current Problems in Cardiology - June 13, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ross Arena, Cemal Ozemek, Deepika Laddu-Patel, Tavis Campbell, Codie R. Rouleau, Robert Standley, Samantha Bond, Eul àlia P. Abril, Andrew P Hills, Carl Lavie Source Type: research
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Acute decompensated heart failure can be defined as the sudden or gradual onset of the signs or symptoms of heart failure that require office visits, emergency room visits, or hospitalizations. Pulmonary and systemic congestion due to increased left- and right-heart filling pressures is a very common finding in acute decompensated heart failure. (Source: Current Problems in Cardiology)
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