Practical Cardiology Editorial Staff

Image IQ: Petechia and Palpable Purpura on the Palms of Hands, Fingers, and Toes

April 1, 2020

Practical Cardiology Editorial Staff

A 40-year-old woman went to the doctor after petechia and palpable purpura appeared on the palms of her hands, fingers, and toes. She appeared chronically ill and had significant weight loss. Her doctor also noted the presences of Osler nodes. She did not have any recent injuries or skin punctures and reported she had been in good health until the last few weeks. Based on these clues, how would you diagnose this patient?

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Cardiology Organizations Advise on ACE Inhibitors, ARBs Use During COVID-19

March 20, 2020

Practical Cardiology Editorial Staff

In the face of the worldwide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 4 of the largest cardiology organizations are advising patients receiving treatment with ACE inhibitors (ACE-i) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) they should not be discontinuing treatment unless it is recommended by their physician.

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Image IQ: 42-year-old man with dizziness and racing heartbeat

March 3, 2020

Practical Cardiology Editorial Staff

A 42-year-old man visited the ED complaining of acute onset of dizziness, heart palpitations, and a racing heartbeat. He's been working overtime and drinking caffeinated energy drinks to stay awake. He said he had multiple episodes of faintness over a short period of time. Can you diagnose this patient?

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Aspirin for G6PD Deficient Patients May Deserve a Second Look

February 19, 2020

Practical Cardiology Editorial Staff

A study presented today at the 2020 International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles finds that the long-term use of low-dose aspirin in ischemic stroke patients who have a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, may have higher risks of moderate-to-severe bleeding and all-cause death.

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11 Percent Chance of Stroke Recurrence in AFib Patients

February 19, 2020

Practical Cardiology Editorial Staff

The chances of having an acute ischemic stroke (AIS) due to atrial fibrillation 14 days post stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) is high, according to a study presented today during the start of the 2020 International Stroke Conference being held in Los Angeles this week.

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Early in Life Hypertension for Women May Signal Heart Disease Later in Life

January 22, 2020

Practical Cardiology Editorial Staff

Blood pressure irregularities start early for women and progress more rapidly than in men, eventually leading to cardiovascular disease later in life, researchers report in JAMA Cardiology.

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Vascepa for CVD Prevention Among Most Noteworthy Achievements of the Decade

January 6, 2020

Practical Cardiology Editorial Staff

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an omega-3 fatty acid treatment as an add-on treatment to statin therapy to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in adults with elevated triglyceride levels.

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Regular alcohol consumption is a potentially modifiable risk factor for AFib

As Alcohol Consumption Dips, So Does Incidence of Arrhythmia

January 3, 2020

Practical Cardiology Editorial Staff

New research shows that abstaining from alcohol can reduce the occurrence of irregular or abnormal heart rhythms in adults with atrial fibrillation who are moderate consumers of alcohol.

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Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Therapy Varies Greatly After TAVR

December 10, 2019

Practical Cardiology Editorial Staff

A review published in JAMA Cardiology reports that while patients with severe aortic stenosis are increasingly undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures in place of surgery, there is little evidence on how best to utilize adjunctive antithrombotic therapy after the treatment.

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6 Findings on CVD Aspirin Use That Should Be on Your Radar

December 9, 2019

Practical Cardiology Editorial Staff

Earlier this year, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association updated treatment guidelines for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. They discourage the use of aspirin for this purpose, but in high-risk patients who are not at risk of bleeding, aspirin continues to be part of combination treatment regimens. In this slideshow, we highlight recent findings on aspirin use.

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