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December in Review: Managing valvular heart disease | Cardiologist on Fox News | Blood pressure & cognitive decline
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
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American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association share new recommendations for managing valvular heart disease

The new document, published in both the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation, highlights the significant progress researchers and clinicians have made in this area in recent years.

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American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association share new recommendations for managing valvular heart disease

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The new document, published in both the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation, highlights the significant progress researchers and clinicians have made in this area in recent years.
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Oklahoma cardiologist dies from COVID-19 complications

He had spent the last several months working around the clock to treat COVID-19 patients.

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Oklahoma cardiologist dies from COVID-19 complications

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He had spent the last several months working around the clock to treat COVID-19 patients.
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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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Cardiologist hired for executive vice president role at Walmart

Cheryl Pegus, MD, is a veteran cardiologist with prior experience at such companies as Aetna, Pfizer and Cambia Health Solutions.

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Cardiologist hired for executive vice president role at Walmart

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Cheryl Pegus, MD, is a veteran cardiologist with prior experience at such companies as Aetna, Pfizer and Cambia Health Solutions.
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Cardiologist accuses medical industry of ‘therapeutic nihilism’ on Fox News as host pushes COVID-19 conspiracy

Cardiologist Peter A. McCullough, MD, appeared on Fox News to discuss the medical community’s “therapeutic nihilism” when it comes to potential COVID-19 treatments such as hydroxychloroquine.

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Cardiologist accuses medical industry of ‘therapeutic nihilism’ on Fox News as host pushes COVID-19 conspiracy

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Cardiologist Peter A. McCullough, MD, appeared on Fox News to discuss the medical community’s “therapeutic nihilism” when it comes to potential COVID-19 treatments such as hydroxychloroquine.
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Statins, ACE inhibitors lower risk of death from COVID-19—hydroxychloroquine increases that risk

The study, published in JAMA Network Open, included data from more than 64,000 COVID-19 patients.

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Statins, ACE inhibitors lower risk of death from COVID-19—hydroxychloroquine increases that risk

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The study, published in JAMA Network Open, included data from more than 64,000 COVID-19 patients.
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Police rescue kidnapped cardiologist after deadly gunfight

The cardiologist had been held against his will for nearly one week. 

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Gunman kills 4, including his former doctor, in Oklahoma hospital shooting.
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Police rescue kidnapped cardiologist after deadly gunfight

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Gunman kills 4, including his former doctor, in Oklahoma hospital shooting.
The cardiologist had been held against his will for nearly one week. 
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High blood pressure, even for a short period of time, can accelerate cognitive decline

"The findings suggest hypertension needs to be prevented, diagnosed and effectively treated in adults of any age to preserve cognitive function," one researcher observed. 

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High blood pressure, even for a short period of time, can accelerate cognitive decline

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"The findings suggest hypertension needs to be prevented, diagnosed and effectively treated in adults of any age to preserve cognitive function," one researcher observed. 
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Scientists share breakthrough that could limit heart valve disease, help patients avoid replacement surgery

After 15 years of dedicated research, a cardiologist-led team of scientists thinks their work could dramatically change patient care.

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Scientists share breakthrough that could limit heart valve disease, help patients avoid replacement surgery

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After 15 years of dedicated research, a cardiologist-led team of scientists thinks their work could dramatically change patient care.
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96% of cath lab nurses and technologists report decreased morale due to COVID-19

The study, published in the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, highlights the pandemic's continued impact on healthcare providers. 

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Clinician and physician burnout is fueling the large numbers of resignations in healthcare, which are fueled by a handful of factors, including adequate staffing and being bogged down in non-clinical work, especially with inefficient EMRs.
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96% of cath lab nurses and technologists report decreased morale due to COVID-19

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Clinician and physician burnout is fueling the large numbers of resignations in healthcare, which are fueled by a handful of factors, including adequate staffing and being bogged down in non-clinical work, especially with inefficient EMRs.
The study, published in the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, highlights the pandemic's continued impact on healthcare providers. 
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