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History made: The first anti-inflammatory drug for CVD | FDA approves DCB, leading to $27M payment from Abbott
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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FDA approves colchicine, the first anti-inflammatory drug for treating cardiovascular disease

The FDA's approval of colchicine, which is marketed and sold under the name Lodoco, is expected to have a big impact on cardiac care and outcomes.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) priority review, the FDA has cleared the Agepha Pharma USA LLC's drug Lodoco (colchicine) as the first anti-inflammatory atheroprotective cardiovascular treatment. Colchicine prevents coronary artery plaque inflammation, heart inflammation. Colchicine for coronary artery disease. Colchicine for coronary inflammation FDA Approves Colchicine for Decreasing CV Events FDA Approves Colchicine for decreasing inflammation caused by coronary atherosclerosis.
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FDA approves colchicine, the first anti-inflammatory drug for treating cardiovascular disease

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) priority review, the FDA has cleared the Agepha Pharma USA LLC's drug Lodoco (colchicine) as the first anti-inflammatory atheroprotective cardiovascular treatment. Colchicine prevents coronary artery plaque inflammation, heart inflammation. Colchicine for coronary artery disease. Colchicine for coronary inflammation FDA Approves Colchicine for Decreasing CV Events FDA Approves Colchicine for decreasing inflammation caused by coronary atherosclerosis.
The FDA's approval of colchicine, which is marketed and sold under the name Lodoco, is expected to have a big impact on cardiac care and outcomes.
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FDA approves next-gen DCB, earning the manufacturer a $27M payment from Abbott

The new-look DCB was designed to provide care with a significantly lower drug load than similar devices. 

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The Surmodics SurVeil drug-coated balloon to treat peripheral artery disease.
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FDA approves next-gen DCB, earning the manufacturer a $27M payment from Abbott

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The Surmodics SurVeil drug-coated balloon to treat peripheral artery disease.
The new-look DCB was designed to provide care with a significantly lower drug load than similar devices. 
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Featured Articles

Cardiologist kills himself after starting antibiotic, prompting coroner to share concerns

The coroner is concerned that the medication's rare side effects do not receive enough attention when it is prescribed to patients. 

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Cardiologist kills himself after starting antibiotic, prompting coroner to share concerns

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The coroner is concerned that the medication's rare side effects do not receive enough attention when it is prescribed to patients. 
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Heart damage after TAVR: Follow-up imaging helps cardiologists anticipate problems

While cardiac damage reverses in many patients following treatment, it can actually continue to get worse in others. 

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A TAVR procedure being performed at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago.
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Heart damage after TAVR: Follow-up imaging helps cardiologists anticipate problems

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A TAVR procedure being performed at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago.
While cardiac damage reverses in many patients following treatment, it can actually continue to get worse in others. 
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‘Notably high’ rates of PTSD, depression and anxiety seen in patients with implantable heart devices

"Psychologists have had little involvement in the care of cardiac patients but this needs to change," one researcher said in a statement. 

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‘Notably high’ rates of PTSD, depression and anxiety seen in patients with implantable heart devices
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‘Notably high’ rates of PTSD, depression and anxiety seen in patients with implantable heart devices

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‘Notably high’ rates of PTSD, depression and anxiety seen in patients with implantable heart devices
"Psychologists have had little involvement in the care of cardiac patients but this needs to change," one researcher said in a statement. 
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In Case You Missed It

Ear clip offers non-pharmacological treatment for postural tachycardia syndrome

An ear clip device has been shown to effectively stimulate nerves to treat postural tachycardia syndrome.

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Ear-clip device offers non-pharmacological treatment for postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS). #HRS2023 #HRS
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Ear clip offers non-pharmacological treatment for postural tachycardia syndrome

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Ear-clip device offers non-pharmacological treatment for postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS). #HRS2023 #HRS
An ear clip device has been shown to effectively stimulate nerves to treat postural tachycardia syndrome.
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Antithrombotic therapy after TAVR: Comparing warfarin to DAPT, SAPT

A new retrospective study from the Mayo Clinic focused on patients with no other need for anticoagulation.

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Antithrombotic therapy after TAVR: Comparing warfarin to DAPT, SAPT

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A new retrospective study from the Mayo Clinic focused on patients with no other need for anticoagulation.
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In Other News

Bristol Myers Squibb joins others suing US government over portions of the Inflation Reduction Act

The Drug Price Negotiation Program already has changed how the company considers the development of future oncology programs and medications. 

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Bristol Myers Squibb joins others suing US government over portions of the Inflation Reduction Act

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The Drug Price Negotiation Program already has changed how the company considers the development of future oncology programs and medications. 
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USPSTF now recommends screening all adults for anxiety disorders

This is the first time that the task force has recommended screening for anxiety disorders in an asymptomatic adult population.

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USPSTF now recommends screening all adults for anxiety disorders

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This is the first time that the task force has recommended screening for anxiety disorders in an asymptomatic adult population.
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