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[Abstract Only] Effect of Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure on Cardiovascular Outcomes

19 Jul, 2019 | 09:48h | UTC

Effect of Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure on Cardiovascular Outcomes – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Hypertension From Top to Bottom: Don’t Ignore Diastolic BP – TCTMD (free) AND Both Systolic and Diastolic BP Affect CV Outcomes – NEJM Journal Watch (free)

International Registry: 16.6% of Patients with Takotsubo Syndrome Have Underlying Malignancy

18 Jul, 2019 | 10:15h | UTC

Clinical Features and Outcomes of Patients With Malignancy and Takotsubo Syndrome: Observations From the International Takotsubo Registry – Journal of the American Heart Association (free)

Editorial: Is Transient Takotsubo Syndrome Associated With Cancer? Why, and With What Implications for Oncocardiology? (free)

Commentary: Cancer Rates High in Patients with Takotsubo Syndrome – NEJM Journal Watch (free)

The Prevention and Management of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes

17 Jul, 2019 | 09:44h | UTC

The prevention and management of sudden cardiac arrest in athletes – Canadian Medical Association Journal (free for a limited period)

Commentary: Sudden cardiac arrest in athletes: Prevention and management – Joule Inc. (free)

Related Commentary on Twitter

Does screening athletes prevent sudden cardiac arrest? A @StMikesHospital review published in CMAJ finds uncertain benefit: https://t.co/JsvrGhJHPx #hearthealth #cardiology #sportsmedicine pic.twitter.com/d6bb0n8gl7

— CMAJ (@CMAJ) July 15, 2019

“Not Initiating is Not the Same Thing as Discontinuing” – Update on Acetylsalicylic Acid for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

17 Jul, 2019 | 08:40h | UTC

Update on acetylsalicylic acid for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: Not initiating is not the same thing as discontinuing – Canadian Family Physician (free)

[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Benefits and Harms of Oral Anticoagulant Therapy in Chronic Kidney Disease

16 Jul, 2019 | 09:43h | UTC

Benefits and Harms of Oral Anticoagulant Therapy in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants appear superior to vitamin K antagonists in early-stage CKD – ACP Internist (free) AND Evidence Favors NOACs for Anticoagulation in Early Chronic Kidney Disease – NEJM Journal Watch (free)

Study: Silent Myocardial Infarction Often Precedes Sudden Cardiac Death

16 Jul, 2019 | 09:25h | UTC

Association of Silent Myocardial Infarction and Sudden Cardiac Death – JAMA Cardiology (free for a limited period)

Commentaries: Frequency of Left Ventricular Scars at Autopsy in Persons Dying Suddenly of Coronary Artery Disease With or Without Earlier Myocardial Infarction – JAMA Cardiology (free for a limited period) AND Nearly half of sudden cardiac death victims had prior, undetected MI – Cardiovascular Business (free) AND Silent MI Often Precedes Sudden Cardiac Death, Finnish Data Confirm – TCTMD (free)

[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Calorie Restriction Reduces Heart and Metabolic Risk Factors

14 Jul, 2019 | 19:55h | UTC

2 years of calorie restriction and cardiometabolic risk (CALERIE): exploratory outcomes of a multicentre, phase 2, randomised controlled trial – The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Moderate calorie restriction in young and middle-aged adults significantly reduces heart and metabolic risk factors independent of weight loss – NIH News Releases (free) AND Cutting calories improves health markers even in slim adults, study reports – Diabetes.co.uk (free) AND Cutting Just 300 Calories Per Day May Keep Your Heart Healthy – NPR (free) AND Cutting about 300 calories a day might benefit your heart, study finds – CNN (free)

Related Commentary on Twitter

Online now: 2 years of #calorie restriction and #cardiometabolic risk (CALERIE): exploratory outcomes of a multicentre, phase 2, randomised controlled trial https://t.co/RpLfyuNVzN #metabolic syndrome #cardiovascular #hypertension #diabetes #obesity #diet #CVD pic.twitter.com/Ft8YsmQkXj

— The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (@TheLancetEndo) July 12, 2019

Review: Coronary Microvascular Obstruction in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

14 Jul, 2019 | 20:03h | UTC

Optimized Treatment of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: The Unmet Need to Target Coronary Microvascular Obstruction as Primary Treatment Goal to Further Improve Prognosis – Circulation Research (free) (via @gonzaeperez)

Role of Big Data in Cardiovascular Research

14 Jul, 2019 | 19:16h | UTC

Role of Big Data in Cardiovascular Research – Journal of the American Heart Association (free)

Consensus Statement on Renal Denervation

14 Jul, 2019 | 19:00h | UTC

Joint UK societies’ 2019 consensus statement on renal denervation – Heart (free)

[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis: Association Between Blood Pressure Variability, Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality In Type 2 Diabetes

12 Jul, 2019 | 07:45h | UTC

Association Between Blood Pressure Variability, Cardiovascular Disease And Mortality In Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review And Meta‐Analysis – Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Systolic BP variability associated with increased risk of death, CV events in patients with type 2 diabetes, meta-analysis finds – ACP Diabetes (free)

Prognosis and Predictors of Mortality in Patients Suffering Myocardial Infarction With Non‐Obstructive Coronary Arteries

11 Jul, 2019 | 11:08h | UTC

Prognosis and Predictors of Mortality in Patients Suffering Myocardial Infarction With Non‐Obstructive Coronary Arteries – Journal of the American Heart Association (free)

Editorial: Myocardial Infarction With Nonobstructive Coronary Arteries: A Call for Individualized Treatment (free)

“Patients with MINOCA and those with myocardial infarction with obstructive coronary artery disease had comparable clinical outcomes. Use of renin‐angiotensin system blockers and statins was associated with lower mortality in patients with MINOCA.”

Cohort Study: Microvascular Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease and Amputation

11 Jul, 2019 | 10:33h | UTC

Microvascular Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease and Amputation – Circulation (free PDF)

Commentaries: Microvascular Disease Quadruples Risk of Leg Amputation – TCTMD (free) AND Microvascular Disease Anywhere in the Body May Be Linked to Higher Risk of Leg Amputations – American Heart Association (free)

Randomized Trial: Effect of Aerobic vs. Resistance Exercise on Cardiac Adipose Tissues

11 Jul, 2019 | 09:55h | UTC

Effect of Aerobic and Resistance Exercise on Cardiac Adipose Tissues: Secondary Analyses From a Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Cardiology (free link for a limited period)

Commentaries: Weight Training, Aerobic Exercise Affect Cardiac Fat Mass in Different Ways – TCTMD (free) AND Aerobic, resistance exercise may reduce coronary risk for people with belly fat – UPI (free)

Study: Systolic Blood Pressure and Risk of Valvular Heart Disease

11 Jul, 2019 | 09:49h | UTC

Systolic Blood Pressure and Risk of Valvular Heart Disease: A Mendelian Randomization Study – JAMA Cardiology (free link for a limited period)

“Lifetime exposure to elevated systolic BP appears to be associated with an increased risk of major valvular heart disease.”

Related Commentary on Twitter

Genetically-associated elevated #bloodpressure leads to higher risk of aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation and mitral regurgitation https://t.co/cy0uwZV1mN

— JAMA Cardiology (@JAMACardio) July 10, 2019

[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Selective Referral Using CCTA First vs. Direct Referral for Individuals with Indication of Invasive Coronary Angiography for Suspected CAD

10 Jul, 2019 | 09:50h | UTC

Selective Referral Using CCTA Versus Direct Referral for Individuals Referred to Invasive Coronary Angiography for Suspected CAD: A Randomized, Controlled, Open-Label Trial – JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography for Selective Cardiac Catheterization – CONSERVE – American College of Cardiology (free)

Review: Evaluating and Managing Bradycardia

10 Jul, 2019 | 02:32h | UTC

Evaluating and Managing Bradycardia – Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine (free)

[Abstract Only] Little Evidence for Nutritional Supplements to Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes

9 Jul, 2019 | 10:19h | UTC

Effects of Nutritional Supplements and Dietary Interventions on Cardiovascular Outcomes: An Umbrella Review and Evidence Map – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Little evidence supports nutritional supplements for protection against cardiovascular disease, death – ACP Internist (free) AND Nutritional supplements and diets not always protective, WVU research suggests – West Virginia University (free) AND Supplements and Diets for Heart Health Show Limited Proof of Benefit – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)

Podcast: Atrial Fibrillation Review and Update

9 Jul, 2019 | 10:06h | UTC

#159 Atrial Fibrillation Review and Update – The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast (free audio and summary)

Tobacco Smoking and Risk of 36 Cardiovascular Disease Subtypes

8 Jul, 2019 | 10:06h | UTC

Tobacco smoking and risk of 36 cardiovascular disease subtypes: fatal and non-fatal outcomes in a large prospective Australian study – BMC Medicine (free)

Commentary: Smokers three times likely to die from heart disease – Australian National University (free)

[Abstract Only] Study: Directly Observed Therapy May Identify Nonadherence in Patients with Apparent Treatment-Resistant Hypertension

8 Jul, 2019 | 10:03h | UTC

Use of Directly Observed Therapy to Assess Treatment Adherence in Patients With Apparent Treatment-Resistant Hypertension – JAMA Internal Medicine (free link for a limited period)

Commentaries: Directly Observed Therapy Effective for Treatment-Resistant Hypertension – Clinical Advisor (free) AND Think it’s treatment-resistant hypertension? Your eyes need to DOT (directly observe therapy) – Univadis (free registration required)

Related Commentary on Twitter

Nonadherence to BP-lowering drug regimens is high among referred patients with apparent treatment-resistant hypertension https://t.co/BTzKLTuYwi

— JAMA Internal Medicine (@JAMAInternalMed) June 22, 2019