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Heparin a potential COVID-19 treatment | Sudden cardiac death during sex | Children bounce back from MIS-C
Thursday, January 20, 2022
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Heparin shows promise as an effective COVID-19 treatment

The drug, commonly used to treat blood clots, could give physicians another tool in the battle against COVID-19—but much more research is still required. 

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Heparin shows promise as an effective COVID-19 treatment

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The drug, commonly used to treat blood clots, could give physicians another tool in the battle against COVID-19—but much more research is still required. 
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Rest easy, heart patients—sudden cardiac death rarely happens during sex

Just 0.2% of cases evaluated in the study were tied to sexual intercourse. 

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Rest easy, heart patients—sudden cardiac death rarely happens during sex

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Just 0.2% of cases evaluated in the study were tied to sexual intercourse. 
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Children with COVID-related MIS-C fully recover within months

Researchers analyzed data from 60 children, describing the group's recovery as "excellent." 

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Children with COVID-related MIS-C fully recover within months

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Researchers analyzed data from 60 children, describing the group's recovery as "excellent." 
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Driving restrictions for some ICD patients may need to change

Current restrictions for private driving after implantation of a secondary prevention ICD may keep patients from behind the wheel a little too long. 

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Driving restrictions for some ICD patients may need to change

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Current restrictions for private driving after implantation of a secondary prevention ICD may keep patients from behind the wheel a little too long. 
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Philips pledges to help American Heart Association raise awareness about CIED infections

A majority of patients in the United States with CIED infections do not receive proper, guideline-approved care.

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Philips pledges to help American Heart Association raise awareness about CIED infections

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A majority of patients in the United States with CIED infections do not receive proper, guideline-approved care.
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Featured Articles

Still No. 1: CABG outperforms FFR-PCI when treating CAD

The new analysis, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, represents the latest chapter in one of interventional cardiology’s largest ongoing debates.

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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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Still No. 1: CABG outperforms FFR-PCI when treating CAD

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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 new analysis, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, represents the latest chapter in one of interventional cardiology’s largest ongoing debates.
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Q&A: Cardiologist discusses COVID-19 and its impact on patient care

Eric Stecker, MD, chair of the American College of Cardiology's Science and Quality Committee, joined us for an exclusive interview. 

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Q&A: Cardiologist discusses COVID-19 and its impact on patient care

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Eric Stecker, MD, chair of the American College of Cardiology's Science and Quality Committee, joined us for an exclusive interview. 
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Vitamin D supplements fail to lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer or death

The study compared two different doses of vitamin D with a placebo. 

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Vitamin D supplements fail to lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer or death

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The study compared two different doses of vitamin D with a placebo. 
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3 months of anticoagulation therapy might be too long for young patients with provoked VTE

Three months of anticoagulation therapy is the go-to option when treating these younger patients—but it could be time for a change.

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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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3 months of anticoagulation therapy might be too long for young patients with provoked VTE

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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
Three months of anticoagulation therapy is the go-to option when treating these younger patients—but it could be time for a change.
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In Other News

Patients waiting 5-plus hours in the ED before hospital admission face increased mortality risk

In fact, there was 1 extra death for every 82 individuals whose inpatient status was delayed 6-8 hours after arriving in the ED, population health experts reported this week.

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Patients waiting 5-plus hours in the ED before hospital admission face increased mortality risk

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In fact, there was 1 extra death for every 82 individuals whose inpatient status was delayed 6-8 hours after arriving in the ED, population health experts reported this week.
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