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Cardiovascular Disease
The Practical Cardiology™ Cardiovascular Disease clinical resource center hosts content related to a wide array of cardiovascular conditions. The leading cause of death in the United States, the term cardiovascular disease encompasses a multitude of conditions and this page serves as a hub for information to several of the most common conditions, including atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, acute coronary syndromes, hypertension, and more.
Cardiology Month in Review: November 2021
November 27, 2021
November's cardiology month in review features stories from the AHA's late-breaking sessions and Kidney Week 2021.
ESC Releases New Guidance on Cardiovascular Disease Management During COVID-19 Pandemic
November 24, 2021
Dr. Gregory Weiss offers a breakdown of the recent ESC guidelines for management of cardiovascular disease during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including specific insight into care pathways, treatment, and follow-up.
Bariatric Surgery Could Cut Risk of Adverse Liver, Cardiovascular Outcomes in NASH
November 22, 2021
An analysis of data from the SPLENDOR study suggests 88% reduction in risk of progression of fatty liver to cirrhosis, liver cancer, or liver-related death and a 70% reduction in risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with NASH and obesity.
AHA Study Evaluates Predictors of Negative Outcomes in Stable CAD
November 21, 2021
An analysis of nearly 1000 patients from Spain is providing clinicians with insight into factors that could help predict negative outcomes among patients with stable coronary artery disease.
AHA Study Assesses Risk of Pericarditis and Myocarditis Associated with COVID-19 Vaccines
November 15, 2021
A study from the Intermountain Heart Institute details the risk of pericarditis and myocarditis associated with COVID-19 vaccines among patients from within their institution's health system.
Fitbit Heart Study Provides Further Backing for Wearables in Detecting AFib
November 15, 2021
Data from the Fitbit Heart study presented at AHA 2021 suggest a novel algorithm for detecting irregular heart rhythms had a positive predictive value of 98% for detecting atrial fibrillation in patients with undiagnosed atrial fibrillation.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH: Sotagliflozin Provides Consistent Benefit Across Spectrum of Kidney Function
November 14, 2021
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, discusses the results of a pooled analysis of the SOLOIST and SCORED trials assessing effects of sotagliflozin based on baseline eGFR among patients included in the trials.
CRAVE Trial Takes Deep Dive Into the Effects of Caffeine on Overall, Heart Health
November 14, 2021
Data from the CRAVE trial, which was presented at AHA 2021, suggests consumption of coffee could impact heart rhythm, daily sleep, and physical activity.
RAPID CABG: Ticagrelor Can Be Discontinued 2-3 Days Prior to CABG without Increasing Bleeding Risk
November 13, 2021
Results from the 6-month analysis of the RAPID CABG trial indicate stopping ticagrelor use 2-3 days prior to CABG was not associated with an increased risk in bleeding compared to discontinuing use 5-7 days prior to surgery.
Early Surgery Lowers Risk of MACE in Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis vs Watchful Waiting
November 13, 2021
Results of the AVATAR trial suggest early surgery could reduce the risk of MACE and mortality compared to a conservative treatment approach among patients with severe asymptomatic aortic stenosis and a normal LVEF.