Positive Topline Results for SEQUOIA-HCM Trial in OHCM Positive Topline Results for SEQUOIA-HCM Trial in OHCM
Preliminary results of the pivotal phase 3 trial show benefit of the cardiac myosin inhibitor, aficamten, in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - December 28, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
FDA Expands Label for CVRx Barostim System in HF FDA Expands Label for CVRx Barostim System in HF
The Barostim neuromodulation system is now indicated in NYHA class III or class II HF despite guideline-directed medical therapies, with LVEF ≤ 35% and NT-proBNP (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - December 27, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
The Ethics of Sham PCI and Clinical Relevance of ORBITA-2 The Ethics of Sham PCI and Clinical Relevance of ORBITA-2
John Mandrola asks Rasha Al-Lamee and Christopher Rajkumar to address criticisms of the ethics and clinical relevance of their pivotal ORBITA-2 trial.theheart.org on Medscape (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - December 27, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
Noninvasive Ultrasound Benefits Calcified Aortic Valves Noninvasive Ultrasound Benefits Calcified Aortic Valves
A recently developed technique reduces calcification by as much as 20% and could provide an alternative to valve replacement for some patients.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - December 27, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
Device-Detected Atrial High-Rate Episodes Tied to Mortality Device-Detected Atrial High-Rate Episodes Tied to Mortality
Atrial high-rate episodes are associated with more than twice the risk for mortality in patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator or cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - December 27, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
Study to Examine Routine ICD Implantation Post Heart Attack Study to Examine Routine ICD Implantation Post Heart Attack
The emergence of new medicinal treatments may have changed the risk-benefit ratio of routine ICD implantation in patients with a severely abnormal LVEF after a heart attack.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - December 26, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
Flavored E-cigs Still Sold to Minors, Despite Law Flavored E-cigs Still Sold to Minors, Despite Law
Online sales of flavored e-cigarettes to minors appeared to continue, despite a California law.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - December 21, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news
Passing of Dr Jean-Philippe Collet Passing of Dr Jean-Philippe Collet
The cardiology community mourns the loss of its internationally renowned member, who was equally talented in research and clinical practice.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - December 20, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
No Impact of Race on Cardiovascular Risk Calculations No Impact of Race on Cardiovascular Risk Calculations
A recent study adds to the growing body of evidence questioning the role of race-based stratification for specific clinical measures.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - December 20, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
Female Patients With PCI Benefit From Abbreviated DAPT Female Patients With PCI Benefit From Abbreviated DAPT
Women undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention who receive abbreviated rather than standard dual antiplatelet therapy have similar outcomes to men despite higher baseline risk.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - December 20, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
Patients Facing Death Are Choosing a Lifesaving Heart Device Patients Facing Death Are Choosing a Lifesaving Heart Device
The HeartMate 3 is considered the safest mechanical heart pump of its kind, but a federal database has more than 4500 reports in which the medical device may have caused a patient ' s death.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - December 20, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
GLP-1s Face Off Against Each Other, Weight-Loss Surgery GLP-1s Face Off Against Each Other, Weight-Loss Surgery
New comparison studies show the popular weight-loss medications might not reduce certain complications and surgical interventions, but there ' s still plenty of positive news surrounding them.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - December 19, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Thiazide Diuretics May Promote Hyponatremia Thiazide Diuretics May Promote Hyponatremia
The risk for hyponatremia was higher with thiazide drugs compared with nonthiazide drugs in older adults and patients with comorbidities.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - December 19, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: news
FDA Updates Labels for Two Cholesterol-Lowering Agents FDA Updates Labels for Two Cholesterol-Lowering Agents
New bempedoic acid and bempedoic acid/ezetimibe labels add primary hyperlipidemia and remove the maximally tolerated statin requirement and statement on the effect on mortality.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - December 18, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
One-Fifth of Americans Report Use of Hemp-Derived Products One-Fifth of Americans Report Use of Hemp-Derived Products
Adults who used delta-8 THC were more likely to live in states where cannabis use is illegal.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - December 18, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news
