Interventional Cardiology & Surgery
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Puzzling, unique ECG from pig-to-human transplanted heart
The postimplantation electrocardiogram from the first pig heart xenotransplantation resembled neither a pig nor a human ECG, with unknown...
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ACC/AHA issues updated guidance on aortic disease
A host of new evidence-based research about aortic disease became available for clinicians during the past decade.
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Combo thrombolytic approach fails to reduce ICH in stroke
Although there were promising signs of a potential reduced bleeding risk in intracranial hemorrhage, the DUMAS study showed no benefit on the...
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Marital stress tied to worse outcome in young MI patients
For younger patients recovering from myocardial infarction, managing personal stress may be as important as addressing other clinical risk factors...
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AHA 2022 to recapture in-person vibe but preserve global reach
Planners see the meeting’s Chicago return as a hybrid after 2 years relegated to cyberspace as a chance for first impressions on some just...
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Collateral flow flags stroke patients for late thrombectomy
The MR CLEAN-LATE trial shows patients selected for thrombectomy on the presence of collateral flow had a greater chance of a better functional...
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IM residents rate cardiology low on work-life balance
Cardiology is perceived as interfering with family life, surveyed internal medicine residents say, at odds with their highest priority: work-life...
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FDA OKs Medtronic lead for left bundle branch pacing
A lead already approved for stimulating the His bundle is now also indicated for LBB pacing, another prominent form of conduction system pacing....
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New deep dive into Paxlovid interactions with CVD meds
The review tackles potential drug-drug interactions with the antiviral drug and today’s most commonly prescribed cardiovascular drugs.
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ACC calls for more career flexibility in cardiology
The American College of Cardiology is urging more career flexibility to promote the health and well-being of cardiologists and their patients.
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FDA approves self-administered, SubQ furosemide preparation
The preparation of the common loop diuretic is said to provide “intravenous-equivalent” dosing for outpatients with heart failure and volume...