When people check in for their annual mammogram these days, some may face a surprising question: In addition to reviewing the mammogram for breast cancer, would the patient like the radiologist to examine the images for heart disease risk?
Cardiac amyloidosis is a rare condition defined by the abnormal production of proteins that bind together to form amyloid proteins. These amyloids can gather in different organs throughout the body, including the heart, liver and...
Imagine you have a virtual copy of your own body. This digital twin, an accurate computer model, can help doctors better understand your health, personalize treatments, and intervene earlier to prevent more significant problems. What...
During winter, cold indoor temperatures can increase blood pressure, leading to hypertension and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). While insulation and heating can keep homes warm, they may be expensive to install and...
Ochsner Health physicians Dr. Richard Zweifler and Dr. Joseph Tarsia are co-authors on a post hoc analysis carried out in the ARCADIA randomized clinical trial, comparing the effectiveness of apixaban versus aspirin in preventing adverse...
In a recent study, the regulatory role of the long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) Gm20257 in pathological cardiac hypertrophy has been elucidated, offering new insights into potential therapeutic targets. Pathological cardiac hypertrophy, a...
CONFIRM2 Shows Power of AI-QCT to Use Plaque Features to Predict CAD Events sciprian@crf.org Thu, 10/31/2024 - 14:00 Yael L. Maxwell With further refinement and defined thresholds for treatment, this technology has the potential to guide...
New research published in the European Heart Journal shows that it is extremely difficult to predict with accuracy among patients who have had a heart attack those who will go on to suffer a sudden cardiac death, even among those with a...
TCTMD’s Top 10 Most Popular Stories for October 2024 sciprian@crf.org Thu, 10/31/2024 - 13:06 Shelley Wood Conference news filled our list this month, dominated by TCT 2024, although two EACTS stories also cracked our top 10.
Pooled All-Female Analysis Support Benefits of TAVI Over SAVR sciprian@crf.org Thu, 10/31/2024 - 12:51 L.A. McKeown Fewer rehospitalizations and better functional and QoL outcomes point to TAVI as a good choice, but longer-term data are...
Embolic Protection Benefits Varied by Geography in PROTECTED TAVR sciprian@crf.org Thu, 10/31/2024 - 10:30 Todd Neale The analysis wasn’t prespecified, and with no clear explanation, the field awaits insights from the larger BHF...
Introducing tougher restrictions on sodium levels for packaged food could prevent thousands of deaths and save billions of dollars in health spending in Australia alone, a new study shows.
Bleeding After MCS in DanGer Shock: When, Where, and What to Do? sciprian@crf.org Thu, 10/31/2024 - 10:17 Caitlin E. Cox A new analysis reveals where bleeds are most likely to happen and offers some surprising insights on their link with...
University of Queensland-led research has found inflammatory markers in the blood of long COVID patients which could explain why many experience ongoing cardiovascular issues.
There is a positive causal relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hypertension, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine.
Each year, an estimated 15 million people around the globe experience stroke, according to the World Health Organization, with one-third resulting in death. That's why immediate stroke treatment is crucial.
The slow adoption of race-neutral tools may harm patient care outcomes, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Medscape Medical News
Alternating between sitting and standing at work decreases sedentary behavior, but it has no effect on lowering blood pressure, according to a study led by a West Virginia University epidemiologist. Researchers also found that too much...
Chronic, low-level lead poisoning is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in adults and cognitive deficits in children, even at levels previously thought to be safe, according to a paper by Columbia University Mailman School of...
Many older patients experience age-related loss of muscle strength. A few simple observations can help physicians better treat the condition. Medscape Internal Medicine
Findings from the first international randomized controlled trial to compare patient outcomes following treatment with large-bore mechanical thrombectomy (LBMT) versus catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) for intermediate-risk pulmonary...
Doctors at Mayo Clinic have used a new catheter-based approach to draw out resistant pockets of infection that settle in the heart, known as right-sided infective endocarditis, without surgery. Unless treated quickly, the walled-off...
QFR No Match for FFR in Guiding Revascularizations: FAVOR III Europe sciprian@crf.org Wed, 10/30/2024 - 15:21 Caitlin E. Cox The inability of QFR to rival FFR for 1-year MACE is a reminder of the need for large studies, even when new...
October 2024: Live From TCT 2024 sciprian@crf.org Wed, 10/30/2024 - 15:14 Publish Date --> 2 days 22 hours ago Teaser --> Shelley Wood, Ajay Kirtane, and Roxana Mehran look back at key moments, trials, and takeaways from this year's...
Preprocedural AI-QCA Matches OCT-Guided PCI for Noncomplex Lesions sciprian@crf.org Wed, 10/30/2024 - 15:03 Yael L. Maxwell Several experts argue that AI-QCA is not a replacement for OCT, but could be valuable in low-resource settings.
There are small but important differences in risk for some clinical outcomes associated with rosuvastatin and atorvastatin, according to a study published online Oct. 29 in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Hypertension is the most common cardiovascular disease (CVD) comorbidity seen among dialysis patients globally, according to a study presented at Kidney Week, the annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, held from Oct. 23 to...
TRISCEND II: Full Results a Win for TTVR in Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation sciprian@crf.org Wed, 10/30/2024 - 14:42 Michael O'Riordan The benefit was confined to symptoms, but in a very sick population with few options, that’s important,...
The largest trial to examine the impact of colchicine in acute myocardial infarction (MI) found that both acute and long-term colchicine use did not reduce cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, stroke, or ischemia-driven...
An advanced robotic system at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is changing the way physicians and scientists approach treatments for heart disease.
ACURATE IDE Trial Misses Primary Endpoint in All-Risk TAVI Patients sciprian@crf.org Wed, 10/30/2024 - 12:39 Todd Neale The result calls into question the prospects of FDA approval for the Acurate neo2 valve, which is already in use...
A heart attack can trigger a desire to get more sleep, allowing the heart to heal and reduce inflammation—and this happens because the heart sends special signals to the brain, according to a new Mount Sinai study.
Positive results were shown for implantation of a mechanical circulatory support device plus standard care for patients presenting with cardiogenic shock and STEMI. ACC.org
After a heart attack, aging adults face double or triple the risk of life-threatening complications—like a debilitating stroke or another heart attack—when they move forward with elective noncardiac surgeries too soon, according to new...
Despite long-standing warnings, older patients with stroke continue to receive excessive prescriptions for benzodiazepine after discharge in the United States, a new study found. Medscape Medical News
Uppsala University and Karolinska Institutet researchers have identified 45 proteins in the blood that are associated with the risk of myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack.
Colchicine Surprise: No Help Post-MI, Large CLEAR SYNERGY Trial Shows sciprian@crf.org Tue, 10/29/2024 - 17:36 Michael O'Riordan The study conflicts with two prior trials showing a benefit and may warrant colchicine’s reconsideration in...
SIRONA: Sirolimus and Paclitaxel DCBs Offer Similar Patency, Function in PAD sciprian@crf.org Tue, 10/29/2024 - 17:26 L.A. McKeown The data hint at sirolimus becoming a useful option or even a replacement for paclitaxel, but full 5-year...
ALIGN-AR at 2 Years Shows Promise for TAVI With Trilogy in Aortic Regurgitation sciprian@crf.org Tue, 10/29/2024 - 17:16 Yael L. Maxwell With the data under review by the FDA, experts estimate that a substantial population could...
Findings from the TAVR UNLOAD study found limited benefits of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in the treatment of heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and moderate aortic stenosis (AS).
The first powered randomized trial examining early intervention with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in patients with asymptomatic, severe aortic stenosis (AS) found this strategy to be both a safe and effective alternative...
Routine use of an orbital atherectomy device to remove calcium from severely blocked coronary arteries before patients undergo cardiac stenting procedures does not improve outcomes, a Mount Sinai-led study has found.
In STEMI, Giving Heparin Pre-Cath Lab May Boost Reperfusion: HELP-PCI sciprian@crf.org Tue, 10/29/2024 - 13:34 Yael L. Maxwell Logistical challenges may impede heparin pretreatment by emergency personnel and complicate communications.
A team of researchers have worked together to identify possible genes associated with certain metabolites—molecules involved in the body's biochemical processes—and cardiovascular risk.
PEERLESS: FlowTriever Tops Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis for Acute PE sciprian@crf.org Tue, 10/29/2024 - 11:52 Todd Neale (UPDATED) The trial adds much-needed randomized data to an area where it’s been lacking. Questions about methods...
Until now, patients with aortic stenosis—a narrowing of one of the heart's main valves—have had to wait until symptoms become severe before undergoing valve replacement. Findings from the EVOLVED study, however, indicate that patients...
ECLIPSE: Orbital Atherectomy No Better Than Balloon Angioplasty in Calcified Lesions sciprian@crf.org Tue, 10/29/2024 - 11:17 Yael L. Maxwell (UPDATED) Specialty technologies are still needed for select patients, but balloons can do the...
TRILUMINATE: More Patient Data Reassure on TEER’s Benefits for Severe TR sciprian@crf.org Tue, 10/29/2024 - 10:05 Michael O'Riordan New analyses bolster the case for tricuspid TEER and reassure on outcomes in patients with implanted...