Cardiology (all articles)
Controversies in enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery.
1 May, 2022 | 23:25h | UTCControversies in enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery – Perioperative Medicine
Related:
See also: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines
Review: Novel approaches to imaging the pulmonary vasculature and right heart.
2 May, 2022 | 00:29h | UTCNovel Approaches to Imaging the Pulmonary Vasculature and Right Heart – Circulation Research (free for a limited period)
M-A: Coronary flow reserve and cardiovascular outcomes.
29 Apr, 2022 | 10:43h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Reduced coronary flow is strongly associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality and MACE across a wide range of pathological processes (meta-analysis of 79 studies including ~60,000 individuals) https://t.co/7RVvSNdGD4 @escardio #EHJ #ESCYoung @ehj_ed @rladeiraslopes pic.twitter.com/Ui5lbqYOMt
— European Society of Cardiology Journals (@ESC_Journals) December 7, 2021
M-A: Dietary fiber in hypertension and cardiovascular disease management.
29 Apr, 2022 | 08:26h | UTC
Study Commentary | People of all ages benefit from drugs to lower blood pressure.
29 Apr, 2022 | 08:18h | UTC
Sodium-glucose Co-transporter 2 Inhibitors in acute heart failure: A review of the available evidence and practical guidance on clinical use.
28 Apr, 2022 | 08:15h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
#RCM – Vol. 23 No. 4
📑Review
Sodium-glucose Co-transporter 2 Inhibitors in Acute Heart Failure: A Review of the Available Evidence and Practical Guidance on Clinical Use#SGLT2Inhibitor #HeartFailureFulltext:https://t.co/Y997Js75GG pic.twitter.com/61gieE7Mcv
— Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine (@RCMjournal) April 27, 2022
M-A: Optimal anticoagulant strategy for periprocedural management of atrial fibrillation ablation.
28 Apr, 2022 | 08:02h | UTC
USPSTF Recommendation Statement: Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease.
27 Apr, 2022 | 08:16h | UTCAuthor Interview: USPSTF Recommendation: Aspirin Use for Cardiovascular Disease – JAMA
Modeling Study: Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Colorectal Cancer: Updated Modeling Study for the US Preventive Services Task Force – JAMA
Patient Page: Use of Aspirin to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease – JAMA
Editorials:
Aspirin for Primary Prevention—Time to Rethink Our Approach – JAMA Network Open
USPSTF Report on Aspirin for Primary Prevention – JAMA Cardiology
Commentaries:
USPSTF Report on Aspirin for Primary Prevention – American College of Cardiology
USPSTF Finalizes Tougher Stance on Aspirin in Primary Prevention – TCTMD
U.S. Task Force Rejects Daily Aspirin for Heart Health in People Over 60 – HealthDay
Observational study suggests calcium supplementation may increase adverse outcomes in patients with aortic stenosis.
27 Apr, 2022 | 08:12h | UTCSupplemental calcium and vitamin D and long-term mortality in aortic stenosis – Heart
News Release: Calcium supps linked to earlier death in older people with heart valve disease – BMJ
RCT: No influence of supplemental Vitamin K2 and D in the progression of aortic valve calcification.
27 Apr, 2022 | 08:10h | UTCCommentary: AHA News: Despite Hopes, Vitamin K2 Supplements Fail to Slow Calcium Buildup in Heart Valve – HealthDay
Clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis and management of primary aldosteronism.
27 Apr, 2022 | 08:01h | UTC
International guidelines for hypertension: resemblance, divergence and inconsistencies.
27 Apr, 2022 | 07:41h | UTC
M-A: Evaluation of the incremental value of a coronary artery calcium score beyond traditional cardiovascular risk assessment.
26 Apr, 2022 | 08:15h | UTCEvaluation of the Incremental Value of a Coronary Artery Calcium Score Beyond Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Assessment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Invited Commentary: Addition of Coronary Artery Calcium Scores to Primary Prevention Risk Estimation Models—Primum Non Nocere – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Author Interview: Incremental Value of a Coronary Artery Calcium Score
Commentary on Twitter
Coronary artery calcium scans provide a small gain in CVD risk assessment and may have a role in selected patients. Potential harms include false positives, incidental findings, radiation, and cost. No evidence suggests that this provides clinical benefit. https://t.co/7bASFf26NF
— JAMA Internal Medicine (@JAMAInternalMed) April 25, 2022
Guideline: Use of extracorporeal circulation (ECLS/ECMO) for cardiac and circulatory failure.
26 Apr, 2022 | 08:03h | UTC
RCT: Ten-year outcomes of off-pump vs. on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
26 Apr, 2022 | 07:45h | UTCTen-Year Outcomes of Off-Pump vs On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in the Department of Veterans Affairs: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries:
ROOBY-FS: 10-Year Data Affirm On-Pump CABG as Default Strategy – TCTMD
10-Year Study Results Find Patient Outcomes Similar for Two CABG Procedures – Stony Brook University
Commentary on Twitter
The @DeptVetAffairs ROOBY follow-up study compared off-pump versus on-pump ten-year post-CABG outcomes and costs. Across all endpoints, no off-pump advantage was found. Sensitivity analyses, removing conversions, confirmed these findings to be robust. https://t.co/IAcnxVHFWj
— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) February 16, 2022
Stroke and thromboembolism in patients with heart failure and sinus rhythm: a matter of risk stratification?
26 Apr, 2022 | 07:31h | UTC
AHA Scientific Statement: Engaging families in adult cardiovascular care.
25 Apr, 2022 | 01:09h | UTCTop Things to Know: Engaging Families in Adult Cardiovascular Care – American Heart Association
Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/ErinMichos/status/1517210340521648130
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Cohort Study: Association of the 2020 US presidential election with hospitalizations for acute cardiovascular conditions.
25 Apr, 2022 | 01:07h | UTCRelated:
Psychological Stress and Heart Disease: Fact or Folklore? – The American Journal of Medicine
Sudden Cardiac Death Triggered by an Earthquake – New England Journal of Medicine
Cardiovascular Events during World Cup Soccer – New England Journal of Medicine
Commentary from the author on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Found 42%⬆️in heart attacks days after 2020 US Presidential election ! Our study in 6,396,830 adults across California @JAMANetworkOpen https://t.co/4ikeNiWqkB with @MMeffordPhD & collaboration @HarvardChanSPH
Let's not underestimate the impact of emotional stress🔥on❤️
🧵 pic.twitter.com/GVohHz1iGU— Jamal Rana, MD (@JamalRanaMD) April 20, 2022
Echocardiography findings in COVID-19 patients admitted to intensive care units: a multi-national observational study.
25 Apr, 2022 | 01:00h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Echocardiography in #COVID19 #ICU pts, ECHO-COVID study
♥︎ systolic dysfunction in ⅓: 23% LV (similar to septic cardiomyopathy), 22.5% RV (due to P overload)
♥︎ ACP in 17% (due to hypercapnia, PE, MV)
♥︎ ACP/age associated with in-ICU mortality
📖 https://t.co/NUlAZh9hHw pic.twitter.com/t17pNolFqy— Intensive Care Medicine (@yourICM) April 21, 2022
Cohort Study: Association of cumulative blood pressure with cognitive decline, dementia, and mortality.
25 Apr, 2022 | 00:35h | UTC
Cohort Study: New prediction model for ventricular arrhythmias in arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy.
25 Apr, 2022 | 00:20h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Developing a prediction model for ventricular arrhythmias in patients with ARVC. Can we do tailor our ICD decision making?#EHJ #ARVC https://t.co/KHAWCT37zR pic.twitter.com/3hAQa7FIB3
— EHJ Editor-in-Chief (@ehj_ed) April 22, 2022
Under a https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ licence
Point/Counterpoint: Should asymptomatic OSA be treated in patients with significant cardiovascular disease?
25 Apr, 2022 | 00:24h | UTCPOINT: Should Asymptomatic OSA Be Treated in Patients With Significant Cardiovascular Disease? Yes – CHEST
COUNTERPOINT: Should Asymptomatic OSA Be Treated in Patients With Significant Cardiovascular Disease? No – CHEST
Cardiovascular risk stratification by coronary computed tomography angiography imaging: current state-of-the-art.
22 Apr, 2022 | 09:22h | UTC
SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and myocarditis in a Nordic cohort study of 23 million residents.
21 Apr, 2022 | 10:23h | UTCEditorial: Communicating the Benefits of Vaccination in Light of Potential Risks
SCAI Position Statement on best practices for percutaneous axillary arterial access and training.
21 Apr, 2022 | 10:02h | UTCCommentary: Percutaneous Axillary Access: SCAI Calls for Best Practices – TCTMD
Commentary on Twitter
@SCAI releases new document on "Best Practices on Percutaneous Transaxillary Arterial Access and Training."https://t.co/TFsK84nFMe pic.twitter.com/7jNSeuSdEF
— MyJSCAI (@MyJSCAI) April 19, 2022


