Clinical

Inadequate Response to Arthritis Therapy Could Signal Increased Risk of Heart Attack

April 16, 2021

An analysis of medical data from a major database in Taiwan suggests an inadequate response to DMARD therapy among patients with rheumatoid arthritis was associated with increased risk of acute coronary syndrome.

CT Scans from Lung Cancer Screenings Can Help Predict Risk of Cardiovascular Mortality

April 15, 2021

A deep-learning algorithm could help clinicians identify patients at increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease within the next 5 years based on the presence of vascular calcification.

Adhering to Current Exercise Guidelines May Not Be Enough to Prevent Hypertension

April 15, 2021

Using data from the CARDIA study, UCSF investigators have determined the current ACC/AHA recommendations for physical activity may not be adequate for preventing hypertension throughout life.

Dapagliflozin Reduces Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes Patients, Regardless of Baseline Kidney Function

April 14, 2021

An analysis of the DECLARE-TIMI 58 trial indicates the cardiovascular benefit of dapagliflozin use in patients with diabetes was consistent regardless of baseline kidney function and suggests the effects could be independent of glucose reduction.

HDL Cholesterol Particles Linked to Reduced Inflammation, Lower CVD Risk

April 14, 2021

A case-controlled study of patients in the PREVEND study indicates HDL anti-inflammatory capacity could help identify patients at a greater risk of cardiovascular disease.

CLARIFY: Diabetes Poses Major Risk in Patients with Coronary Syndromes

April 13, 2021

An analysis of the CLARIFY registry is providing clinicians with further insight into the impact of diabetes in patients with chronic coronary syndromes, particularly the increased risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, and cardiovascular death.

Case Report: Altered College Student

April 12, 2021

Our latest case report from Dr. Brady Pregerson features a 20 y/o female brought to the emergency department by EMS for altered mental status. Check out the EKG and see if you can determine the diagnosis.

Preterm Birth Associated with Increased Heart Failure Risk Throughout Adulthood

April 09, 2021

An analysis of nearly 4.2 million patients from a birth registry indicates being born preterm was linked to a significantly higher risk of developing heart failure during childhood and a 42% greater risk of heart failure in adulthood.

LITE Trial: Low-Intensity Walking Provides Little to No Benefit for PAD Patients

April 08, 2021

Results of a 305-patient trial indicate ischemic leg pain could serve as a threshold for whether or not a patient with peripheral artery disease will see a meaningful improvement in walking score from their walking routine.

Implementation and Use of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Heart Failure with Stephen Greene, MD

April 07, 2021

Hear from Stephen Greene, MD, as he takes a deeper dive into a recent study he led comparing use of NYHA class vs. KCCQ-OS to capture changes in disease state among patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.