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Marijuana use linked to heart rhythm issues | The latest data on peridevice leaks after LAAO
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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Marijuana use linked to heart rhythm issues in older adults

Former users, however, do not seem to face the same risks as current users. 

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Marijuana use among older adults is associated with a heightened risk of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, according to new research published in the American Journal of Cardiology. “Marijuana use increases sympathetic nervous system activity and inhibits cardiac parasympathetic innervation, resulting in elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and an increase in myocardial oxygen demand.
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Marijuana use linked to heart rhythm issues in older adults

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Marijuana use among older adults is associated with a heightened risk of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, according to new research published in the American Journal of Cardiology. “Marijuana use increases sympathetic nervous system activity and inhibits cardiac parasympathetic innervation, resulting in elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and an increase in myocardial oxygen demand.
Former users, however, do not seem to face the same risks as current users. 
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What peridevice leaks after LAAO mean for patient health

The study's authors reviewed data from more than 50,000 patients, presenting their findings in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.

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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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What peridevice leaks after LAAO mean for patient health

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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 study's authors reviewed data from more than 50,000 patients, presenting their findings in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.
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In Case You Missed It

Resheathing heart valves during TAVR does not increase risk of complications

Researchers tracked both short- and long-term outcomes, sharing their findings in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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Resheathing heart valves during TAVR does not increase risk of complications

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Medtronic CoreValve Evolute
Researchers tracked both short- and long-term outcomes, sharing their findings in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
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Predicting the impact of new heart attack medications

The study's authors hope their equations can make a significant impact on patient care in the years ahead. 

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Predicting the impact of new heart attack medications

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The study's authors hope their equations can make a significant impact on patient care in the years ahead. 
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‘Image of the Year’ highlights the predictive power of a new PET imaging agent

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging has chosen its 2022 Image of the Year, and it’s one that is sure to interest anyone in the field of cardiac imaging.

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SNMMI Image of the Year 68Ga-FAPI-46 PET/CT heart attack acute myocardial infarction
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‘Image of the Year’ highlights the predictive power of a new PET imaging agent

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SNMMI Image of the Year 68Ga-FAPI-46 PET/CT heart attack acute myocardial infarction
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging has chosen its 2022 Image of the Year, and it’s one that is sure to interest anyone in the field of cardiac imaging.
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In Other News

UnitedHealth Group to acquire UK tech company for $1.5B

The all-cash deal follow's UnitedHealth Group's recent acquisition of LHC Group for $5.4 billion.

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UnitedHealth Group to acquire UK tech company for $1.5B

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The all-cash deal follow's UnitedHealth Group's recent acquisition of LHC Group for $5.4 billion.
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