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Aspirin's Role in Cardiovascular Prevention With Guy Mintz, MD
October 19, 2021
In a Q&A, Guy Mintz, MD, provides perspective on the USPSTF draft recommendations surrounding aspirin for primary and secondary prevention, how the role of aspirin has evolved in recent decades, and how the news has caused a surge of questions in his practice.
Mobile Blood Pressure App Shows Promise in First-of-Its-Kind, Long-Term Study
October 17, 2021
New research suggests use of mobile technology could help improve blood pressure over a long-term period, with greater engagement with the technology associated with greater improvements in blood pressure.
Israeli Study Details Myocarditis Risk Associated with Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
October 15, 2021
An analysis of more than 9 million patients, including more than 5 million receiving both doses, provides insight into the risks of myocarditis associated with the BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine.
Preterm Delivery Associated with 1.6-Fold Increase in Risk of Hypertension Later in Life
October 14, 2021
An analysis of more than 4 million singleton deliveries from more than 2.1 million women provides insight into the apparent increase in risk associated with preterm delivery.
Recognizing the Role of PAs in Cardiology With Viet Le, PA-C
October 12, 2021
To celebrate National Physician Assistant Week, we reached out to the president of the Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiology for his perspective on the holiday and to reflect on the evolving role of PAs in cardiology.
Cardiology Case Report: Syncope and COVID-19
October 11, 2021
Our latest case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, features a woman in her 40s sent from a monoclonal antibody clinic to the ER for a syncopal episode. Check out the EKG and try to determine the correct diagnosis!
Functional Iron Deficiency Linked to Increased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiovascular Mortality
October 08, 2021
Leveraging data from 3 European cohorts, investigators detail the risk of incident coronary heart disease and mortality associated with iron deficiency in the general population.
Meta-Analysis Raises Questions Around Risk of Atrial Fibrillation Associated with Omega-3 Supplements
October 07, 2021
A meta-analysis and systematic review of 7 RCTs suggests consuming more than 1 gram of marine omega-3 fatty acid supplements per day could increase a patient's risk of atrial fibrillation.
Study Highlights Need for More Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care in Women with Diabetes
October 07, 2021
A post hoc analysis of the REWIND trial suggests women with diabetes were less likely to achieve treatment targets and receive guideline-directed medical therapies than their male counterparts.
Pacemaker Implantation Not Linked to Increased Mortality Following TAVR
October 06, 2021
An analysis of patient outcomes for those undergoing transfemoral TAVR from 2008-2018 sugggests permanent pacemaker implantation was not associated with an increase in risk of cardiovascular mortality, heart failure, or endocarditis.