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How COVID-19 has impacted salaries | Coffee & CVD | Amulet vs. Watchman | Abbott's new acquisition

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How COVID-19 has impacted salaries | Coffee & CVD | Amulet vs. Watchman | Abbott's new acquisition
Friday, September 3, 2021
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COVID-19 hit cardiology hard in 2020, but salaries stayed competitive

Production was way down for cardiologists in 2020, with COVID-19 clearly playing a large role. Salaries, it seems, did not drop as a result. 

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Hypertension patients measured their blood pressure less frequently during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research published in Hypertension. In addition, when those patients did measure their blood pressure, the readings were less healthy than they had been before the pandemic.
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COVID-19 hit cardiology hard in 2020, but salaries stayed competitive

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Hypertension patients measured their blood pressure less frequently during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research published in Hypertension. In addition, when those patients did measure their blood pressure, the readings were less healthy than they had been before the pandemic.
Production was way down for cardiologists in 2020, with COVID-19 clearly playing a large role. Salaries, it seems, did not drop as a result. 
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3 conditions associated with a higher stroke risk among TAVR patients

The new analysis, published in Current Problems in Cardiology, also explored the higher costs associated with post-TAVR stroke. 

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In-hospital complications are more common among women who undergo LAAO than men. However, according to a new study in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, men and women have similar long-term outcomes.
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3 conditions associated with a higher stroke risk among TAVR patients

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In-hospital complications are more common among women who undergo LAAO than men. However, according to a new study in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, men and women have similar long-term outcomes.
The new analysis, published in Current Problems in Cardiology, also explored the higher costs associated with post-TAVR stroke. 
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Moderate coffee consumption lowers risk of heart disease, stroke, death

Researchers believe this may be the largest study of its kind. 

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Moderate coffee consumption lowers risk of heart disease, stroke, death

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Researchers believe this may be the largest study of its kind. 
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Amulet vs. Watchman: LAA occluder devices compared in new head-to-head trial

The Amulet's implantation success rate and LAA closure rate were both higher than the first-generation Watchman device, researchers reported.

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IVUS guidance during DES implantation boosts long-term outcomes in new study
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Amulet vs. Watchman: LAA occluder devices compared in new head-to-head trial

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IVUS guidance during DES implantation boosts long-term outcomes in new study
The Amulet's implantation success rate and LAA closure rate were both higher than the first-generation Watchman device, researchers reported.
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Abbott acquires vascular device company, will now offer its peripheral thrombectomy solutions

Abbott has finalized a deal that will expand its presence in the vascular market.

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Abbott acquires vascular device company, will now offer its peripheral thrombectomy solutions

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Abbott has finalized a deal that will expand its presence in the vascular market.
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Ultra-processed foods linked to heart disease, especially among people with unhealthy diets

Researchers tracked data from 2,020 participants who consumed an average of approximately 15 servings of ultra-processed foods per week.

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According to new research led by Cleveland Clinic cardiologists, consuming high levels of xylitol can significantly increase a person's three-year risk of experiencing a major adverse cardiac event. 
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Ultra-processed foods linked to heart disease, especially among people with unhealthy diets

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According to new research led by Cleveland Clinic cardiologists, consuming high levels of xylitol can significantly increase a person's three-year risk of experiencing a major adverse cardiac event. 
Researchers tracked data from 2,020 participants who consumed an average of approximately 15 servings of ultra-processed foods per week.
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First patients enrolled in clinical trial aimed at limiting unnecessary ICAs

The team behind the trial thinks this technology could help cut down on unnecessary invasive procedures. 

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First patients enrolled in clinical trial aimed at limiting unnecessary ICAs

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The team behind the trial thinks this technology could help cut down on unnecessary invasive procedures. 
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FDA announces new warnings for multiple medications due to heightened risk of heart issues, stroke and death

The medications, used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions, are also associated with an elevated cancer risk. 

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FDA announces new warnings for multiple medications due to heightened risk of heart issues, stroke and death

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The medications, used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions, are also associated with an elevated cancer risk. 
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Echocardiography-guided LAAC boosts patient outcomes

LAAC patients see clear benefits when echocardiographic guidance (EG) is used in addition to fluoroscopy.

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Echocardiography-guided LAAC boosts patient outcomes

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LAAC patients see clear benefits when echocardiographic guidance (EG) is used in addition to fluoroscopy.
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New meta-analysis examines valve durability after 5 years among TAVR, SAVR patients

As TAVR and SAVR patients get younger, valve durability will continue to gain more and more importance.

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New meta-analysis examines valve durability after 5 years among TAVR, SAVR patients

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As TAVR and SAVR patients get younger, valve durability will continue to gain more and more importance.
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Specialists explore relationship between COVID-19 and heart failure, highlighting importance of vaccination

"The rise of the delta variant of COVID-19 is a reminder that this pandemic is not over," the president of the Heart Failure Society of America said in a statement. 

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Even patients who were never hospitalized for COVID-19 face a heightened risk of cardiovascular issues. #longcovid
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Specialists explore relationship between COVID-19 and heart failure, highlighting importance of vaccination

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Even patients who were never hospitalized for COVID-19 face a heightened risk of cardiovascular issues. #longcovid
"The rise of the delta variant of COVID-19 is a reminder that this pandemic is not over," the president of the Heart Failure Society of America said in a statement. 
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Risk of stroke similar when treating severe carotid artery stenosis with surgery or stenting

Researchers tracked data from more than 3,600 patients who underwent either carotid endarterectomy or carotid artery stenting.

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Risk of stroke similar when treating severe carotid artery stenosis with surgery or stenting

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Researchers tracked data from more than 3,600 patients who underwent either carotid endarterectomy or carotid artery stenting.
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ASCVD events, death more likely when patients ignore statin recommendations

These findings have important clinical implications for ASCVD prevention.

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Continuous and high-adherent statin users had lower baseline arterial stiffness which also grew more slowly over time, a new JAMA Network Open study finds.
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ASCVD events, death more likely when patients ignore statin recommendations

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Continuous and high-adherent statin users had lower baseline arterial stiffness which also grew more slowly over time, a new JAMA Network Open study finds.
These findings have important clinical implications for ASCVD prevention.
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In Case You Missed It

Examining the Use of Prostacyclin Pathway Agents When Treating Patients with PAH

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare, life-threatening disease with no known cure.

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Examining the Use of Prostacyclin Pathway Agents When Treating Patients with PAH

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Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare, life-threatening disease with no known cure.
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In Other News

With COVID cases surging, providers use POCUS to predict patients’ future hospital needs

Scans performed within 24 hours of admission predicted if patients would require intensive care, oxygen during their stay or be readmitted within 30 days.

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New data from the American Heart Association (AHA), published Jan. 25, 2023, in Circulation, suggests it resulted in a significant increase in the number of patients dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and a higher age-adjusted mortality rate. Oxygen Mask
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With COVID cases surging, providers use POCUS to predict patients’ future hospital needs

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New data from the American Heart Association (AHA), published Jan. 25, 2023, in Circulation, suggests it resulted in a significant increase in the number of patients dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and a higher age-adjusted mortality rate. Oxygen Mask
Scans performed within 24 hours of admission predicted if patients would require intensive care, oxygen during their stay or be readmitted within 30 days.
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