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Monitoring for AFib fails to reduce stroke risk | Pregnant patients with 'leaky' heart valves | High-risk PCI

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Monitoring for AFib fails to reduce stroke risk | Pregnant patients with 'leaky' heart valves | High-risk PCI
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
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Monitoring high-risk patients for AFib fails to reduce stroke risk

"These findings might imply that not all AFib is worth screening for, and not all screen-detected AFib merits anticoagulation," researchers wrote. 

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Electrocardiograms analyzed by AI can offer information about mortality risk.
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Monitoring high-risk patients for AFib fails to reduce stroke risk

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Electrocardiograms analyzed by AI can offer information about mortality risk.
"These findings might imply that not all AFib is worth screening for, and not all screen-detected AFib merits anticoagulation," researchers wrote. 
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Older patients benefit from aggressive blood pressure management

The study also provides new evidence that patients can gain a better understanding of their blood pressure when they monitor it regularly at home. 

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Older patients benefit from aggressive blood pressure management

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The study also provides new evidence that patients can gain a better understanding of their blood pressure when they monitor it regularly at home. 
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Why 'leaky' heart valves in pregnant women should not be ignored

The new analysis, published in the American Journal of Cardiology, explored the increased risk of adverse obstetric and cardiovascular events among pregnant women.

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Why 'leaky' heart valves in pregnant women should not be ignored

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The new analysis, published in the American Journal of Cardiology, explored the increased risk of adverse obstetric and cardiovascular events among pregnant women.
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Is MCS necessary during high-risk PCI procedures?

Researchers aimed to gain a better understanding of a controversial topic. 

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Is MCS necessary during high-risk PCI procedures?

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Researchers aimed to gain a better understanding of a controversial topic. 
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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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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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Myocardial perfusion imaging diverts patients from unnecessary, invasive angiography

MPI has the potential to act as a "gatekeeper" for invasive coronary angiography following coronary CT angiography, experts reported recently.

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Myocardial perfusion imaging diverts patients from unnecessary, invasive angiography

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MPI has the potential to act as a "gatekeeper" for invasive coronary angiography following coronary CT angiography, experts reported recently.
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