October 08, 2024

New Guidelines May Reshape Arrhythmia Care for Athletes

New HRS guidelines challenge traditional restrictions, revealing no increased arrhythmic risk for many athletes returning to play after proper evaluation and treatment.

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October 08, 2024

BRASH Syndrome: A Critical Cardiorenal Disorder?

A 66-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation, diabetes, and hypertension developed BRASH syndrome following dehydration, highlighting the critical interplay between heart and kidney function.

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October 07, 2024

Millions Misdiagnosed? Arm Position May Skew BP

Improper arm positioning during blood pressure measurement could lead to misdiagnosis of hypertension in up to 54 million U.S. adults, a new study reveals.

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October 07, 2024

Hurricanes Linked to Deaths Years After Impact

New research reveals tropical cyclones may have caused 3.6 to 5.7 million excess deaths in the U.S. from 1930-2015, far exceeding official estimates and contributing to 3.2-5.1% of all deaths nationwide.

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October 03, 2024

A New Cardioprotective Marker in Women?

A new study has found that women with the highest levels of IgM anti-PC antibodies have a 73% lower risk of myocardial infarction, potentially suggesting a role for these antibodies in cardiovascular risk assessment and prevention.

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October 01, 2024

Why Does Vitamin D Work Differently Across Cultures?

A meta-analysis of 99 randomized controlled trials reveals vitamin D supplementation significantly improved cardiometabolic risk factors, with more pronounced benefits observed in non-Western populations, individuals with lower baseline 25[OH]D levels, and those with lower BMI.

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October 01, 2024

Mammograms Reveal Heart Risk: New Study

Automated breast arterial calcification scoring on routine mammograms independently predicted cardiovascular outcomes and mortality, with the strongest association seen in women aged 40-59 years.

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September 30, 2024

More Females Entering High-Paying Specialties

While female matriculants in high-paying surgical specialties jumped from 28.8% to 42.4% between 2008 and 2022, their representation in high-paying nonsurgical fields remained stagnant.

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September 30, 2024

FDA Greenlights New Heart Disease Diagnostic Drug

Clinicians have underscored Flyrcado's distinct clinical benefits such as higher-quality imaging, greater defect resolution, and improved workflow.

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