Cardiology (all articles)
Cohort Study: Presentation, Clinical Profile, and Prognosis of Young Patients with Myocardial Infarction with Nonobstructive Coronary Arteries
6 Jul, 2018 | 09:43h | UTCEditorial: Myocardial Infarction With Nonobstructive Coronary Arteries (MINOCA): It’s Time to Face Reality! (free)
Randomized Trial: Epinephrine vs Norepinephrine for Cardiogenic Shock After Acute Myocardial Infarction
6 Jul, 2018 | 09:35h | UTCEpinephrine Versus Norepinephrine for Cardiogenic Shock After Acute Myocardial Infarction – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Epinephrine vs. Norepinephrine for Cardiogenic Shock – American College of Cardiology (free) AND Norepinephrine Bests Epinephrine in Battle of the Vasopressors in Cardiogenic Shock – TCTMD (free)
Review: Cardiovascular Toxicity in Cancer Survivors
6 Jul, 2018 | 03:20h | UTCRelated Guidelines and Reviews: Prevention and Monitoring of Cardiac Dysfunction in Survivors of Adult Cancers: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline (free) AND Cardio-Onco-Hematology in Clinical Practice. Position Paper and Recommendations – Revista Espanola de Cardiologia (free) AND 2016 ESC Position Paper on cancer treatments and cardiovascular toxicity developed under the auspices of the ESC Committee for Practice Guidelines (free) AND Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines for Evaluation and Management of Cardiovascular Complications of Cancer Therapy (free) AND Cardiotoxicity of anticancer treatments: Epidemiology, detection, and management – CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians (free)
Systematic Review: Treatments for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
6 Jul, 2018 | 03:08h | UTCRelated Meta-Analysis: Drug treatment effects on outcomes in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Heart (free)
This Cochrane review suggests mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists may be of benefit to reduce hospitalizations, while the meta-analysis in Heart suggests beta-blockers may improve all-cause and cardiovascular mortality…
Study: Validation of Strategy to Reduce the Need for 24-hour Blood Pressure Monitors in General Practice
29 Jun, 2018 | 03:25h | UTCCommentary: Reducing the need for 24-hour blood pressure monitors in general practice – University of Oxford (free)
The tool is freely available online here: https://sentry.phc.ox.ac.uk/proof-bp
Meta-Analysis: Associations Between Alcohol Consumption and Incidence of Hypertension
29 Jun, 2018 | 03:05h | UTCSex‐Specific Associations Between Alcohol Consumption and Incidence of Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Cohort Studies – Journal of the American Heart Association (free for a limited period)
Related Study: Effects of Repeated Binge Drinking on Blood Pressure Levels and Other Cardiovascular Health Metrics in Young Adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011‐2014 – Journal of the American Heart Association (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Alcohol Consumption, Hypertension, and Cardiovascular Health Across the Life Course: There Is No Such Thing as a One‐Size‐Fits‐All Approach (free)
Commentaries: Young binge drinkers may have higher heart risks – AHA Newsroom (free) AND Alcohol Intake Tied to Elevated Blood Pressure – NEJM Physician’s First Watch (free) AND Binge drinking may increase heart risks for younger people – UPI (free)
Guideline Synopsis: Management of Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Associated With Cardiac Channelopathies
29 Jun, 2018 | 03:06h | UTCManagement of Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Associated With Cardiac Channelopathies – JAMA Cardiology (free for a limited period)
Original Guideline: 2017 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death – Circulation (free PDF)
Cohort Study: Defibrillation Strategies and Outcomes After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
29 Jun, 2018 | 02:43h | UTCDifferent defibrillation strategies in survivors after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest – Heart (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Onsite defibrillators helping to increase cardiac arrest survival – Reuters (free)
Related Studies: Impact of Bystander Automated External Defibrillator Use on Outcomes (free study and commentaries) AND Use of public defibrillators linked to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival (link to abstract and commentaries) AND Bystander Efforts and 1-Year Outcomes in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (link to abstract and commentaries)
Cohort Study: Accurately Measured Sodium Intake Showed a Linear Relationship with Mortality
29 Jun, 2018 | 02:27h | UTCErrors in estimating usual sodium intake by the Kawasaki formula alter its relationship with mortality: implications for public health – International Journal of Epidemiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Accurate measurements of sodium intake confirm relationship with mortality – ScienceDaily (free) AND Better estimate of intake more firmly links salt, death – UPI (free)
Related Report: Sodium and Potassium Intake: Effects on Chronic Disease Outcomes and Risks – Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (free)
Scientific Statement: Educational Strategies to Improve Outcomes From Cardiac Arrest
24 Jun, 2018 | 19:31h | UTCSee also: Highlights (free PDF) AND FAQs (free PDF) AND Infographic (free PDF)
Report: Effects of Sodium and Potassium Intake on Chronic Disease Outcomes and Risks
22 Jun, 2018 | 02:53h | UTCSee also: Evidence Summary (free PDF) AND Full Report (free PDF)
Meta-Analysis: Determinants of Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Angina but Without Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
24 Jun, 2018 | 19:23h | UTCCommentaries: Outcomes in Patients With Angina but Without Obstructive CAD – American College of Cardiology (free)
EULAR 2018: NSAIDs Account for Large Part of Osteoarthritis-CVD Link
22 Jun, 2018 | 02:50h | UTCNSAIDs Account for Large Part of Osteoarthritis-CVD Link, Study Suggests – TCTMD (free)
Review: Acute Myocardial Infarction in Young Women
22 Jun, 2018 | 02:38h | UTCRelated Review: Young Women With Acute Myocardial Infarction: Current Perspectives – Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes (free)
Related Guideline: Acute Myocardial Infarction in Women: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association – Circulation (free)
Meta-Analysis: Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Chronic Kidney Disease
22 Jun, 2018 | 02:06h | UTC“In addition to established traditional general population cardiovascular risk factors, left ventricular hypertrophy, serum albumin, phosphate, urate and hemoglobin were all found to be statistically significant in their association with future cardiovascular events”.
Review: How to Handle Patients with Bleeding Events While on Oral Antithrombotic Treatment
22 Jun, 2018 | 02:03h | UTCSource: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter
Review: Diuretic Resistance in Acute Heart Failure
22 Jun, 2018 | 01:59h | UTCDiuretic resistance in acute heart failure – European Heart Journal: Acute Cardiovascular Care (free PDF)
Consensus Document: Management of Hyperkalemia in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease Treated with Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System Inhibitors
19 Jun, 2018 | 22:31h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Sex-specific Relevance of Diabetes to Occlusive Vascular and Other Mortality
19 Jun, 2018 | 22:25h | UTCCommentaries: Diabetes and cardiovascular mortality: the impact of sex – The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (free) AND Diabetes triples women’s risk of death from ischemic heart disease – Cardiovascular Business (free)
Cohort Study: Influence of Lifestyle on Outcomes in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
19 Jun, 2018 | 22:24h | UTCInfluence of Lifestyle on Incident Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Healthy Lifestyle Lowers CVD Risk in Diabetes Patients – American College of Cardiology (free) AND Healthy lifestyle changes after diabetes diagnosis lower CVD risk – Cardiovascular Business (free) AND Reduction in CVD Events, Even Mortality, in Patients With Diabetes Who Adopt a Healthier Lifestyle – TCTMD (free)
Consensus Document: Management of Arrhythmias and Cardiac Electronic Devices in the Critically Ill and Post-surgery Patient
18 Jun, 2018 | 23:22h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Marital Status and Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases
19 Jun, 2018 | 22:22h | UTCMarital status and risk of cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Heart (free)
Commentaries: Marriage tied to lower risk of fatal heart attacks and strokes – Reuters (free) AND Expert reaction to study looking at marital status and risk of heart disease, stroke and death – Science Media Centre (free)
Cohort Study: Outcomes in Acute Myocarditis
18 Jun, 2018 | 23:06h | UTCClinical Presentation and Outcome in a Contemporary Cohort of Patients with Acute Myocarditis: The Multicenter Lombardy Registry – Circulation (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Outcome of Acute Myocarditis Patients – American College of Cardiology (free)
“Retrospective study of 443 patients w/ acute myocarditis from 19 Italian hospitals reports relatively benign overall outcomes” (via @ACCinTouch see Tweet)
Meta-Analysis: Effects of Restrictive Red Blood Cell Transfusion on the Prognoses of Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
18 Jun, 2018 | 06:32h | UTC
Expert Analysis: Acute Coronary Syndrome Management in a Patient in Need of Noncardiac Surgery
18 Jun, 2018 | 00:23h | UTCACS Management in a Patient in Need of Noncardiac Surgery – American College of Cardiology (free)