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May in Review: FDA announces multiple Class I recalls | Popular foods that may damage the heart | Alcohol & AFib

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May in Review: FDA announces multiple Class I recalls | Popular foods that may damage the heart | Alcohol & AFib
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
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The Month in Review

Cardiologist shares a warning fish oil can no longer be considered harmless

After studying the latest research, a veteran cardiologist is no longer recommending fish oil supplements to his patients.

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Fish oil supplements are used to reduce cardiovascular disease risk, but can actually increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in some patients.
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Cardiologist shares a warning fish oil can no longer be considered harmless

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Fish oil supplements are used to reduce cardiovascular disease risk, but can actually increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in some patients.
After studying the latest research, a veteran cardiologist is no longer recommending fish oil supplements to his patients.
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FDA announces recall of more than 30,000 Boston Scientific stent systems after numerous injuries

In total, the recall affects 31,798 venous stent systems distributed to customers from September 2018 to April 2021.

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FDA announces recall of more than 30,000 Boston Scientific stent systems after numerous injuries

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In total, the recall affects 31,798 venous stent systems distributed to customers from September 2018 to April 2021.
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CDC reviewing cases of heart damage in young adults after COVID-19 vaccination

The American Heart Association has emphasized that the benefits of being vaccinated still "enormously outweigh" the risks. 

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APP volume and share of image-guided paracentesis increased from 10.2% to 15.8%, and from 7.7% to 12.9% for thoracentesis, while Medicare reimbursement for both procedures has seen a reduction since 2012. #nursepractitioner #physicianassistant #interventionalradiology
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CDC reviewing cases of heart damage in young adults after COVID-19 vaccination

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APP volume and share of image-guided paracentesis increased from 10.2% to 15.8%, and from 7.7% to 12.9% for thoracentesis, while Medicare reimbursement for both procedures has seen a reduction since 2012. #nursepractitioner #physicianassistant #interventionalradiology
The American Heart Association has emphasized that the benefits of being vaccinated still "enormously outweigh" the risks. 
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Processed meats, energy drinks, coconut oil and 5 other popular foods that can damage the heart

Two cardiologists contributed to the analysis, detailing why certain foods and drinks should be avoided.

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Sen. Chunk Schumer has asked the U.S. Food and Drunk Administration (FDA) to investigate the high amount of caffeine found in energy drinks sold by Prime, a beverage brand founded by YouTube personalities Logan Paul and KSI. According to Schumer, the “eye-popping 200 mg of caffeine” found in a single Prime energy drink is troubling, especially for a product marketed primarily to children.
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Processed meats, energy drinks, coconut oil and 5 other popular foods that can damage the heart

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Sen. Chunk Schumer has asked the U.S. Food and Drunk Administration (FDA) to investigate the high amount of caffeine found in energy drinks sold by Prime, a beverage brand founded by YouTube personalities Logan Paul and KSI. According to Schumer, the “eye-popping 200 mg of caffeine” found in a single Prime energy drink is troubling, especially for a product marketed primarily to children.
Two cardiologists contributed to the analysis, detailing why certain foods and drinks should be avoided.
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New York cardiologist sentenced to 20 months in prison, fined $100K for elaborate fraud scheme

The cardiologist was also ordered to pay more than $500,000 in restitution, according to an official statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office. 

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New York cardiologist sentenced to 20 months in prison, fined $100K for elaborate fraud scheme

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The cardiologist was also ordered to pay more than $500,000 in restitution, according to an official statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office. 
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Marijuana use linked to a greater risk of heart damage

The new analysis included imaging data from nearly 3,500 adults with no prior history of CVD.

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The new analysis, based on data from 1.6 million patients, found that a medical marijuana prescription for chronic pain may increase a person's overall arrhythmia risk. Medical marijuana
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Marijuana use linked to a greater risk of heart damage

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The new analysis, based on data from 1.6 million patients, found that a medical marijuana prescription for chronic pain may increase a person's overall arrhythmia risk. Medical marijuana
The new analysis included imaging data from nearly 3,500 adults with no prior history of CVD.
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Alcohol—even just one drink—increases the risk of AFib

The study's authors believe they are the first group to investigate the real-time relationship between alcohol consumption and AFib events.

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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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Alcohol—even just one drink—increases the risk of AFib

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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.
The study's authors believe they are the first group to investigate the real-time relationship between alcohol consumption and AFib events.
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FDA announces new recall of instructions for Medtronic’s HVAD system after 1 death, 64 injuries

This Class I recall covers more than 130,000 different devices, according to the FDA. 

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FDA announces new recall of instructions for Medtronic’s HVAD system after 1 death, 64 injuries

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This Class I recall covers more than 130,000 different devices, according to the FDA. 
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Aggressive blood pressure management associated with a lower risk of heart attack, heart failure, death from CVD

Researchers completed an updated analysis of the SPRINT study, sharing their results in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Aggressive blood pressure management associated with a lower risk of heart attack, heart failure, death from CVD

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Researchers completed an updated analysis of the SPRINT study, sharing their results in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Moderate alcohol consumption may lower risk of death from CVD

The full analysis will be presented May 17 at ACC.21. 

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Moderate alcohol consumption may lower risk of death from CVD

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The full analysis will be presented May 17 at ACC.21. 
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