Wearable ECG devices detect AFib among older patients, reducing the risk of stroke The new study, published in JAMA Cardiology, included more than 800 hypertension patients aged 75 years or older. Read more about Wearable ECG devices detect AFib among older patients, reducing the risk of stroke
American College of Cardiology: Biden’s $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill will help reduce healthcare disparities Biden signed the legislation Thursday, March 11, one day earlier than expected. Read more about American College of Cardiology: Biden’s $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill will help reduce healthcare disparities
Eating 2 servings of fish per week helps patients battle recurrent heart disease "This study has important implications for guidelines on fish intake globally," one researcher said. Read more about Eating 2 servings of fish per week helps patients battle recurrent heart disease
5 important tips about COVID-19 vaccines for heart failure, heart transplant patients As more and more Americans receive their COVID-19 vaccine, heart failure patients and heart transplant recipients may have specific questions about how they should proceed. Read more about 5 important tips about COVID-19 vaccines for heart failure, heart transplant patients
How heart rhythm issues affect 2-year TAVR, SAVR outcomes The study’s authors explored data from more than 900 low-risk patients who participated in the PARTNER 3 trial.Read more about How heart rhythm issues affect 2-year TAVR, SAVR outcomes
‘A cardiovascular problem disguised as an eye problem’: Why CRAO requires immediate treatment These strokes are a "critical sign of ill health" and are often followed by other serious vascular issues, a group of specialists warned. Read more about ‘A cardiovascular problem disguised as an eye problem’: Why CRAO requires immediate treatment
New Jersey cardiologist faces up to 20 years in prison for illegally distributing Oxycodone The 59-year-old cardiologist prescribed and distributed more than 8,000 Oxycodone pills. Read more about New Jersey cardiologist faces up to 20 years in prison for illegally distributing Oxycodone
Beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs lead to improved long-term outcomes for aortic dissection patients The study's authors tracked nearly 7,000 adult AD patients who were treated from 2001 to 2013.Read more about Beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs lead to improved long-term outcomes for aortic dissection patients
Family members of people on the Mediterranean diet also see benefits, including weight loss The new study, published in the International Journal of Obesity, focused on weight loss and other trends over the course of two years.Read more about Family members of people on the Mediterranean diet also see benefits, including weight loss
What cardiologists need to know about maintaining certification Becoming board certified is a massive moment in any physician’s career, one that represents years and years of hard work and dedication. Read more about What cardiologists need to know about maintaining certification
