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Weekend Edition: 'Detrimental' cuts from CMS | COVID-related heart damage in an infant | Vegan diets | AFib & alcohol
Saturday, December 5, 2020
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Cardiologists, other healthcare providers speak out against ‘detrimental’ cuts included in MPFS final rule

A large coalition, including several cardiology groups, is asking Congress to pass legislation that would help protect healthcare providers from the final rule's "arbitrary" Medicare cuts. 

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Cardiologists, other healthcare providers speak out against ‘detrimental’ cuts included in MPFS final rule

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A large coalition, including several cardiology groups, is asking Congress to pass legislation that would help protect healthcare providers from the final rule's "arbitrary" Medicare cuts. 
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Heart damage related to COVID-19 detected in 2-month-old infant

A 12-lead electrocardiogram revealed clear signs of myocardial injury related to COVID-19 and symptoms of heart failure.

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Heart damage related to COVID-19 detected in 2-month-old infant

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A 12-lead electrocardiogram revealed clear signs of myocardial injury related to COVID-19 and symptoms of heart failure.
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Adding more plant-based foods makes Mediterranean diet even better for cardiovascular health

The study, published in Heart, examined how even minor dietary changes can affect a person's health. 

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Adding more plant-based foods makes Mediterranean diet even better for cardiovascular health

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The study, published in Heart, examined how even minor dietary changes can affect a person's health. 
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Direct oral anticoagulants do not protect patients from COVID-19

The study, published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, explored data from a massive patient registry in Sweden. 

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Direct oral anticoagulants do not protect patients from COVID-19

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The study, published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, explored data from a massive patient registry in Sweden. 
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The upside of an ugly situation: COVID-19 may have led to fewer heart attacks

COVID-related recommendations to stay inside may have helped some patients avoid serious heart complications.

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The upside of an ugly situation: COVID-19 may have led to fewer heart attacks

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COVID-related recommendations to stay inside may have helped some patients avoid serious heart complications.
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Low-fat vegan diet helps adults lose weight, boost metabolism and reduce diabetes risk

After 16 weeks, study participants following the vegan diet lost an average of 14 pounds. One researcher described the team's findings as "groundbreaking." 

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Following a plant-based diet can significantly lower a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) or dying from cardiovascular causes, according to new research published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health.[1] The study’s authors emphasized that a person can still occasionally eat meat, fish or dairy products and still see substantial benefits—the key is to keep such things to a minimum and embrace fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, teas and coffees.
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Low-fat vegan diet helps adults lose weight, boost metabolism and reduce diabetes risk

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Following a plant-based diet can significantly lower a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) or dying from cardiovascular causes, according to new research published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health.[1] The study’s authors emphasized that a person can still occasionally eat meat, fish or dairy products and still see substantial benefits—the key is to keep such things to a minimum and embrace fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, teas and coffees.
After 16 weeks, study participants following the vegan diet lost an average of 14 pounds. One researcher described the team's findings as "groundbreaking." 
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82% of AFib patients have undiagnosed sleep apnea, highlighting the importance of screening

Obstructive sleep apnea is known to be a "modifiable risk factor" for recurrent AFib, the authors explained. 

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Functional magnetic resonance imaging can offer providers insight into brain connectivity abnormalities and how they correlate with cognitive impairments observed in patients with insomnia. #insomnia #troublesleeping
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82% of AFib patients have undiagnosed sleep apnea, highlighting the importance of screening

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Functional magnetic resonance imaging can offer providers insight into brain connectivity abnormalities and how they correlate with cognitive impairments observed in patients with insomnia. #insomnia #troublesleeping
Obstructive sleep apnea is known to be a "modifiable risk factor" for recurrent AFib, the authors explained. 
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AFib patients should limit alcohol consumption—it might just save their life

Drinking too much alcohol in a given week can put AFib patients at an increased risk of stroke, embolism and other significant health issues.

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Alcoholic drinks. Drinking alcohol on a regular basis is associated with a heightened risk of hypertension, according to a new meta-analysis published in Hypertension.
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AFib patients should limit alcohol consumption—it might just save their life

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Alcoholic drinks. Drinking alcohol on a regular basis is associated with a heightened risk of hypertension, according to a new meta-analysis published in Hypertension.
Drinking too much alcohol in a given week can put AFib patients at an increased risk of stroke, embolism and other significant health issues.
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A healthy blood pressure in middle age may limit brain damage later in life

The study's authors explored data from more than 37,000 adults. 

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Large peridevice leaks after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) are incredibly rare and not associated with a greater risk of adverse outcomes, according to new research published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.[1] Smaller residual links are more common, however, and associated with a risk of thromboembolic and bleeding events.
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A healthy blood pressure in middle age may limit brain damage later in life

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Large peridevice leaks after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) are incredibly rare and not associated with a greater risk of adverse outcomes, according to new research published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.[1] Smaller residual links are more common, however, and associated with a risk of thromboembolic and bleeding events.
The study's authors explored data from more than 37,000 adults. 
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