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Heart Surgeons Wary of Being 'Left Behind' in Tricuspid Innovation

— "We've got to find a better pathway to be involved"

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Inhaled Pulmonary Vasodilators for Surgery: Choice Still Up for Debate

Cost less of a deciding factor in evolving market

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Trends in Aspirin Use; Top Treatments for Localized Esophageal Cancer

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More Thyroid Cancers Found After Starting GLP-1s: Researchers Think They Know Why

Early cases may be driven by increased surveillance

Jan 23, 2025
Injectable Anticoagulant Substantially Cuts Bleeding Risk in Afib

Phase IIb trial strongly favors safety of novel agent over DOAC, but stroke impact still unclear

Jan 23, 2025
More Thyroid Cancers Found After Starting GLP-1s: Researchers Think They Know Why

Early cases may be driven by increased surveillance

Injectable Anticoagulant Substantially Cuts Bleeding Risk in Afib

Phase IIb trial strongly favors safety of novel agent over DOAC, but stroke impact still unclear

Cardiology Case Studies

What Caused Patient's Heart Palpitations and Periodic Weakness?

ECG findings clarify those of a thorough physical and patient history

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Breast Cancer Patient Develops Heart Palpitations and Dyspnea

Symptom resolution after stopping anti-HER2 therapy suggests treatment-related cardiotoxicity

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Repeated Syncope in a Woman With No Known Heart Disease

Idiopathic ventricular fibrillation can affect people with no clinical evidence of heart disease

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No Clear Winner in SGLT2 Showdown for Cardiovascular Disease

Real-world data on empagliflozin, canagliflozin, and dapagliflozin

Jan 22, 2025
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Microplastics in Water; New NCD for CardioMEMS; Valve Surgery Amid Los Angeles Fires

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Jan 21, 2025
Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.
Good Response to Obesity Treatment in Childhood Improved Outcomes Down the Line

Findings represent "a hopeful message that early intervention truly matters," researcher says

Jan 21, 2025
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GLP-1 Agents' Risks and Benefits Broader Than Previously Thought

VA researchers found lower risks for 42 diverse outcomes and increased risks for 19 others

Jan 20, 2025
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Palliative Care in the ED; Eyeing Risk Factors for Stroke

Also in TTHealthWatch: improving outcomes in large strokes

Jan 18, 2025
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Online Sellers of Compounded GLP-1s Often Don't Mention Risks

And 40.5% noted efficacy claims not listed on the labels of their originator products

Jan 17, 2025
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Ozempic/Wegovy and 14 Other Drugs Selected for Medicare Price Negotiation

25 drugs chosen so far comprise about a third of Medicare Part D spending on prescription drugs

Jan 17, 2025
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Aortic Stenosis Outcomes Worsen With Cardiac Amyloidosis Also in the Picture

Dual diagnosis comes with increased risks of mortality, heart failure hospitalization

Jan 16, 2025
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One Racial Group Is Less Likely to Go Through With Bariatric Surgery

No disparity emerges, though, in discussing weight-loss surgery with a healthcare provider

Jan 16, 2025
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Pope Injured; Dietitian Defends Ultraprocessed Foods; Woman Dies Midflight

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Jan 16, 2025
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Experts Pitch Major Overhaul to How Obesity Is Diagnosed

Global commission makes the case to move beyond BMI, incorporate other measures of body fat

Jan 14, 2025
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Opinion
Here's What It Will Take to Grow HIV-Positive to HIV-Positive Transplant Access

Updated federal regulations are an essential step, but more work remains

Jan 14, 2025
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Medicare for Renal Denervation; Cardiac Telemetry App Recall; Stroke Flags in Eyes

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Jan 14, 2025
Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.
What Do We Know About the Pink Flame Retardants Used to Slow the Los Angeles Fires?

Potential effects on environment and wildlife

Jan 14, 2025
A photo of air tanker dropping fire retardant on the Palisades Fire of Los Angeles, Jan. 10, 2025.
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