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 2nd 2024
The April 2024 cardiology month in review spotlights FDA news and top updates from the American College of Cardiology 2024 Scientific Session.
Medical Crossfire®: Updates in Continuous Glucose Monitoring—Having the Important Conversations With Your Patients
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Surv.AI Says: Real-World Insights into the Journey for Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
May 21, 2024
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Evaluating the Recent Advancements in Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment: A Case-Based Approach to Managing CKD and Related Comorbidities
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Elevating Care for PAH: Applying Recommended Management Approaches to Maximize Outcomes
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7th Annual New York Cardio-Endo-Renal Collaborative (NY CERC)
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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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SCAI Releases New Statement on Sex-Based Considerations in Myocardial Revascularization
February 4th 2022Released on February 4, the latest expert consensus statement from the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions provides clinicians with an overview of available knowledge related to myocardial revascularization in women and calls attention to existing gaps in knowledge.
Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Associated with Small Excess Risk of Deep Venous Thrombosis
February 1st 2022Investigators noted that clinically relevant risks could not be excluded with certainty despite not seeing a statistically significant increase in corresponding risks for more rare and severe thrombotic outcomes.
SCAI Releases Updated Shock Classification Statement
February 1st 2022Released on Jan. 31, the updated consensus statement from the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions provides a 3-axis model for shock classification and represents the first update since the original statement was released in 2019.
Don't Miss a Beat, with Muthiah Vaduganathan, MD, and Stephen Greene, MD
January 31st 2022Don't Miss a Beat is Practical Cardiology's expert-led podcast. The monthly podcast, which is hosted by Drs. Greene and Vaduganathan, will provide a regular news roundup of the latest evidence and clinical trial insights across cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic diseases.
Risk of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Myocarditis Most Apparent in Young Adults, Adolescents
January 26th 2022An analysis of Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) data suggests three-fourths of all myocarditis cases observed in the first 8 months of COVID-19 vaccination occurred in persons 30 years and younger.
Cardiology Case Report: Fainting and Swollen Leg
January 24th 2022Our latest case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, features a woman in her mid-70’s presenting with a head injury and reports having a swollen leg for a few days 3 weeks ago that has since resolved. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?
Gastric Bypass Associated with Greater Medication Discontinuation than Sleeve Gastrectomy
January 21st 2022A comparative effectiveness study of Medicare claims data suggests gastric bypass surgery was associated with a greater rate of discontinuation of medications for obesity-related comorbidities than sleeve gastrectomy.
American Heart Association Issues Advisory on Penicillin Injections in Rheumatic Heart Disease
January 20th 2022On January 20, the AHA released a presidential advisory to raise awareness and provide risk mitigation strategies to prevent death from vasovagal compromise following BPG use in patients with rheumatic heart disease.