The HCPLive Cardiology condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on cardiovascular and cardiometabolic diseases. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for heart disease and cardiovascular events, as well as associated diabetes, renal failure, and more...
May 9th 2024
Compass Pathways reports positive results for psilocybin in PTSD treatment, showing safety and symptom improvement in an open-label phase 2 study.
Elevating Care for PAH: Applying Recommended Management Approaches to Maximize Outcomes
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‘REEL’ Time Patient Counseling™: Navigating the Complex Journey of Diagnosing and Managing Fabry Disease
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Envisioning Novel Therapeutic Approaches to Managing ANCA-associated Vasculitis
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PARAGLIDE-HF Offers Further Insight into Sacubitril/Valsartan in Heart Failure with Elevated EF
May 22nd 2023Presented at ESC HFA 2023, results of PARAGLIDE-HF detail the effects of sacubitril/valsartan on NT-proBNP and multiple clinical outcomes, relative to valsartan alone, in patients with HFmrEF or HFpEF.
Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis Linked to Doubling in Risk of Mortality in Heart Failure Patients
May 6th 2023An analysis of the National Inpatient Sample offers a deep dive into the risk of adverse outcomes associated with presence of polymyositis or dermatomyositis among patients with congestive heart failure.
Cardiology Month in Review: April 2023
May 2nd 2023Each month, our editorial staff compiles a recap of the top news in cardiology from the past month. Our April 2023 month in review features new data and documents related to heart failure management, recaps and forecasts of top regulatory decisions, and other top news!
Prenatal Depression Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Risk Within First 2 Years After Delivery
April 28th 2023An analysis of data from more than 119,000 pregnancies suggests women with prenatal depression were at increased risk for multiple forms of cardiovascular disease within the first 2 years following delivery relative to their counterparts without prenatal depression.
Hypotension-Avoidance No Better than Hypertension-Avoidance for Reducing Post-Op Adverse Events
April 25th 2023New data from the POISE-3 trial indicates adherence to a preoperative hypotension avoidance strategy was no more effective than a hypertension-avoidance strategy for reducing risk of postoperative adverse events.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Amplifies Cardiovascular Risk in Women with Comorbidities
April 21st 2023In patients hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome and metabolic syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea was associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events in women, but not in men.
Catheter Ablation for AFib Could Help Stave Off Cognitive Decline in Older Patients
April 19th 2023Using data from more than 800 older patients, new research is shining a light on the potential reduction in cognitive decline seen with the use of catheter ablation among patients with atrial fibrillation relative to medical management.
Black Patients at Increased Risk of Developing Chemotherapy-Related Cardiotoxicity
April 14th 2023A systematic review and meta-analysis detail the unadjusted odds of developing chemotherapy-related cardiotoxicity among patients who are Black or of African ancestry relative to their White counterparts.
HOST-EXAM: Clopidogrel Bests Aspirin for Long-Term Antiplatelet Following PCI
April 12th 2023A post hoc analysis of the HOST-EXAM trial provides insight into the effects of clopidogrel monotherapy as long-term maintenance therapy relative to aspirin for multiple adverse outcomes in patients with a history of PCI.