Cardiology (all articles)
Study: Using Artificial Intelligence to Analyze CT Scans may Better Predict Cardiovascular Risk than Established Clinical Parameters
18 Mar, 2020 | 09:45h | UTCCommentaries: Artificial intelligence-derived imaging biomarkers to improve population health – The Lancet Digital Health (free) AND Artificial Intelligence Predicts Heart Disease Risk from CT Scans – NIH Research Matters (free)
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Dual Versus Triple Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
17 Mar, 2020 | 08:41h | UTCDual Versus Triple Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Dual therapy for afib after PCI may reduce bleeding risk better than triple therapy – ACP Internist (free) AND Dual therapy reduces risk for bleeding better than triple therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation – American College of Physicians (free)
Related Meta-Analysis: Dual vs. Triple Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation following PCI – European Heart Journal (free) AND Meta-analysis comparing double versus Triple Anti-thrombotic Therapy in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Artery Disease – The American Journal of Cardiology (free)
Position Statement on Heart Transplantation: Patient Eligibility, Selection, and Post-Transplantation Care
13 Mar, 2020 | 08:00h | UTCCanadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Cardiac Transplant Network Position Statement on Heart Transplantation: Patient Eligibility, Selection, and Post-Transplantation Care – Canadian Journal of Cardiology (free for a limited period)
Position Statement on the Evaluation and Management of Patients with Cardiac Amyloidosis
13 Mar, 2020 | 07:59h | UTCCanadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Heart Failure Society Joint Position Statement on the Evaluation and Management of Patients With Cardiac Amyloidosis – Canadian Journal of Cardiology (free for a limited period)
Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials: Little Benefit from Omega-3 Intake to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk
13 Mar, 2020 | 07:52h | UTCSummary: Omega-3 intake for cardiovascular disease – Cochrane Library (free)
Author Interview: Omega-3 fatty acids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease – Cochrane Library (free)
Commentary: Omega-3s Show No Overall Benefits for Heart Health or Cancer Prevention – The New York Times (free)
Position Statement on Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Related Disorders of Chronic Orthostatic Intolerance
12 Mar, 2020 | 08:24h | UTCCanadian Cardiovascular Society Position Statement on Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Related Disorders of Chronic Orthostatic Intolerance – Canadian Journal of Cardiology (free for a limited period)
Position Paper on ‘Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in Cardiovascular Disease’
11 Mar, 2020 | 08:23h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Observational Study Suggests Apixaban May Be a Better Choice than Rivaroxaban for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
11 Mar, 2020 | 08:20h | UTCEffectiveness and Safety of Apixaban Compared With Rivaroxaban for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation in Routine Practice: A Cohort Study – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Choosing a DOAC? Apixaban May Have an Edge Over Rivaroxaban – TCTMD (free)
AHA Scientific Statement: Lifestyle and Risk Factor Modification for Reduction of Atrial Fibrillation
10 Mar, 2020 | 08:43h | UTCNews Release: Better lifestyle habits are useful additions to optimize management of atrial fibrillation – American Heart Association (free)
Screening for Atrial Fibrillation: A Call for Evidence
10 Mar, 2020 | 08:42h | UTCScreening for atrial fibrillation: a call for evidence – European Heart Journal (free)
Observational Study Suggests Continuing ACE-I/ARBs in Patients with Declining kidney Function May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Without Increased Risk of Progression to End-stage Kidney Disease
10 Mar, 2020 | 08:28h | UTCAssociation Between Renin-Angiotensin System Blockade Discontinuation and All-Cause Mortality Among Persons With Low Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Continuation of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers in the Face of Kidney Disease Progression—Safe and Possibly Life Saving (free for a limited period)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Continuing ACE-I/ARB in patients with declining kidney function may provide cardiovascular and survival benefits without excessive harm of ESKD. https://t.co/h74imGHRbv
— JAMA Internal Medicine (@JAMAInternalMed) March 9, 2020
[Abstract Only] Cohort Study: Sleep Irregularity Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Events
8 Mar, 2020 | 20:33h | UTCSleep Irregularity and Risk of Cardiovascular Events: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Sleep Irregularity and Risk of Cardiovascular Events – American College of Cardiology (free) AND Better Sleep Linked With Reduced Risk of CVD, Improved Weight Loss – AJMC (free) AND Poor Sleepers at Higher Risk of CVD, MESA Data Suggest – TCTMD (free) AND Irregular sleep may increase risk of cardiovascular events – Brigham and Women’s Hospital (free) AND Irregular sleep may increase risk of cardiovascular problems – Medical News Today (free)
[Abstract Only] Cohort Study: Substituting Margarine, Butter, Mayonnaise, and Dairy Fat with Olive Oil Could Lead to Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
8 Mar, 2020 | 20:31h | UTCOlive Oil Consumption and Cardiovascular Risk in U.S. Adults – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Olive Oil Consumption and Cardiovascular Risk – American College of Cardiology (free) AND Higher Olive Oil Consumption Tied to Lower CVD Risk in U.S. Adults – NEJM Journal Watch (free) AND Use Olive Oil Instead of Saturated Fats for Heart Health, Study Suggests – CardioSmart (free)
Guideline: Normal Reference Intervals for Cardiac Dimensions and Function for use in Echocardiographic Practice
8 Mar, 2020 | 20:25h | UTC
Guideline: Echocardiographic Assessment of the Right Heart in Adults
8 Mar, 2020 | 20:27h | UTC
Randomized Trial: Effect of a Workplace-Based Multicomponent Intervention on Hypertension Control
6 Mar, 2020 | 10:21h | UTCEffect of a Workplace-Based Multicomponent Intervention on Hypertension Control: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Cardiology (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Blood pressure control achieved using workplace-based programs – News Medical (free)
Blood Pressure in Frail Older Adults: Associations with Cardiovascular Outcomes and All-cause Mortality
6 Mar, 2020 | 10:19h | UTCCommentary: Expert reaction to study looking at low blood pressure and mortality in older adults – Science Media Centre (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Important paper by Jane Masoli et al at Exeter. In over 75, BP <130/80 had higher mortality. In over 85s NO association high BP w mortality. Even BP>180!! https://t.co/F3KlOiRQxy pic.twitter.com/3168nRS2AX
— Lucy Pollock (@lucypgeridoc) March 5, 2020
Another Egg Study. Three Large Prospective Cohort Studies, Systematic Review, and Updated Meta-analysis Suggest It Has a Neutral Effect on Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
5 Mar, 2020 | 10:19h | UTCEditorial: Egg consumption and cardiovascular disease (free)
Commentary: Study Finds No Link Between Moderate Egg Consumption and Overall Cvd Risk – MedicalResearch.com (free)
Study: Association of QT-Prolonging Medications with Risk of Autopsy-Defined Causes of Sudden Death
4 Mar, 2020 | 08:29h | UTCAssociation of QT-Prolonging Medications with Risk of Autopsy-Defined Causes of Sudden Death – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Commentary: QT-Prolonging Medications and Sudden Death – American College of Cardiology (free)
Infographic. Exercise for Intermittent Claudication
1 Mar, 2020 | 19:30h | UTCInfographic. Exercise for intermittent claudication – British Journal of Sports Medicine (free)
Commentary: Walking may be best treatment for pain from clogged leg arteries – Reuters (free)
Meta-Analysis: Effect of Reduction in Dietary Sodium on Blood Pressure Levels
28 Feb, 2020 | 08:35h | UTCCommentaries: Further evidence adds weight to call for urgent action on salt targets – George Institute for Global Health (free) AND Cutting salt likely to prevent future heart disease, even if you’re not at risk now – CNN (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Evidence shows that sodium reduction lowers blood pressure in both hypertensive and non-hypertensive individuals, with greater effects in high risk subsets, concludes new #BMJResearch https://t.co/Oh3aIj1W9d
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) February 27, 2020
AHA Statement: Exercise-Related Acute Cardiovascular Events and Potential Deleterious Adaptations Following Long-Term Exercise Training
27 Feb, 2020 | 08:41h | UTCTop Things to Know: Exercise-Related Acute Cardiovascular Events and Potential Deleterious Adaptations Following Long-Term Exercise Training – American Heart Association (free)
News Release: Slow, steady increase in exercise intensity is best for heart health — much more is not always much better – AHA Newsroom (free)
Commentaries: Exercise Health Benefits and Risks-In Search of the Perfect Balance – American Heart Association (free) AND Marathons, triathlons may not be best exercise for heart health – UPI (free)
Framingham Cohort Study: Sugar‐Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Lipid Profile
27 Feb, 2020 | 08:32h | UTCEditorial: Sugar‐Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Lipid Profile: More Evidence for Interventions (free)
Commentaries: Sugary drinks a sour choice for adults trying to maintain normal cholesterol levels – Tufts University (free) AND Drinks with added sugars linked to lipid imbalance, which increases CVD risk – American Heart Association (free)
Review: Preoperative Cardiac Risk Assessment
26 Feb, 2020 | 07:03h | UTCPreoperative Cardiac Risk Assessment – Mayo Clinic Proceedings (free)
Related guidelines: Preoperative evaluation of adult patients before elective, noncardiothoracic surgery – Der Anaesthesist (free) AND 2014 ACC/AHA Guideline on Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation and Management of Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery (free) AND 2014 ESC/ESA Guidelines on non-cardiac surgery: cardiovascular assessment and management (free) AND Routine preoperative tests for elective surgery – NICE Guideline (free) AND Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines on Perioperative Cardiac Risk Assessment and Management for Patients Who Undergo Noncardiac Surgery (free) AND 3rd Guideline for Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology (free)
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies Suggests No Benefit from Oral Anticoagulation in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation on Long-Term Dialysis
26 Feb, 2020 | 07:00h | UTCOral Anticoagulation for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation on Long-Term Dialysis – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Anticoagulation for Dialysis Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: No Benefit Seen – NEJM Journal Watch (free for a limited period)