Cardiology (all articles)
Incidence rate and clinical impacts of arrhythmia following COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 17,435 patients
17 Feb, 2021 | 01:31h | UTC
Observational study suggests aspirin is a better choice than warfarin for children who have undergone Fontan surgery
16 Feb, 2021 | 02:03h | UTCCommentary: Aspirin preferred to prevent blood clots in kids after heart surgery – Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
Commentary on Twitter
I have been blown away with the interest in my paper – Asprin vs warfarin after Fontan surgery ❤️3 commentaries so far, highlighting the strengths of our work and advocating for more research in this growing population @MCRI_for_kids @UniMelbMDHS @nhmrc https://t.co/nveDaqM6r3
— Dr Chantal Attard (@Chantal_Attard) February 4, 2021
M-A: No link between blood pressure drugs and falls
12 Feb, 2021 | 02:05h | UTCNo link between blood pressure drugs and falls, finds study – University of Oxford
Original study: Association between antihypertensive treatment and adverse events: systematic review and meta-analysis – The BMJ
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Can #bloodpressure treatment be harmful? Our new meta-analysis suggests it is NOT linked to #falls or #fractures but may increase the risk of syncope & acute kidney injury https://t.co/H5LlsFVBXJ – see thread @RichardJMcManus @Richard_D_Riley @ebhcmedstats @JulietU_S @drandyclegg pic.twitter.com/UtWjE1BzMW
— James Sheppard (@jamessheppard48) February 10, 2021
Short-term exposure to ambient air pollution is associated with increased risk of myocardial infarction mortality
12 Feb, 2021 | 01:51h | UTCCommentaries: Acute Exposure to Air Pollution Can Trigger MI-Related Death – TCTMD AND Does Short-Term Air-Pollution Exposure Increase MI Mortality? – American College of Cardiology
Randomized, cross-over trial: Compared to Mediterranean diet, a Low-fat vegan diet is better at improving body weight, lipid concentrations, and insulin sensitivity
11 Feb, 2021 | 01:56h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
36-week randomized cross-over trial:
?Low-fat plant-based diet reduced body weight, fat mass, and visceral fat, increased insulin sensitivity, and improved blood lipids, compared with a Mediterranean diet.https://t.co/ROJX9WYcix
— Danielle Belardo, MD (@DBelardoMD) February 6, 2021
Meta-analysis: Chlorthalidone vs. hydrochlorothiazide
11 Feb, 2021 | 02:00h | UTCChlorthalidone versus hydrochlorothiazide: major cardiovascular events, blood pressure, left ventricular mass, and adverse effects – Journal of Hypertension (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Chlorthalidone Compared With HCTZ for MACE Reduction – Renal & Urology News
Red Yeast Rice for Hypercholesterolemia: JACC Focus Seminar
11 Feb, 2021 | 01:54h | UTC
Guidelines for extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in children and adults
11 Feb, 2021 | 01:48h | UTCSee also: Pediatric Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ELSO Guidelines – ASAIO Journal
Commentary on Twitter
#ECPR in adults @ELSOOrg guidelines
?pt selection, timing & location
?rationale for VA #ECPR
?cannula/cannulation
?#ACLS modifications
?establishing #ECMO & specific post CA care
?coronary angiography/PCI & imaging
?weaning@asaiojournal #FOAMecmo https://t.co/uDrPuSTTpg pic.twitter.com/A1ri9mn56s— M Velia Antonini (@FOAMecmo) February 1, 2021
Researchers investigate What COVID-19 does to the heart
11 Feb, 2021 | 02:14h | UTCResearchers Investigate What COVID-19 Does to the Heart – JAMA
RCT: Among patients with acute MI and anemia, a restrictive transfusion strategy resulted in a noninferior rate of major cardiovascular events compared to a liberal transfusion strategy
10 Feb, 2021 | 01:39h | UTCEffect of a Restrictive vs Liberal Blood Transfusion Strategy on Major Cardiovascular Events Among Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction and Anemia: The REALITY Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Restrictive vs. Liberal Blood Transfusion Strategy for MI and Anemia – American College of Cardiology
Commentary on Twitter
Effect of Restrictive vs Liberal Blood Transfusion Strategy on Adults With Myocardial Infarction and Anemia https://t.co/PUtmUj0haw
— JAMA Cardiology (@JAMACardio) February 9, 2021
Consensus statement: Cardiovascular health after menopause transition, pregnancy disorders, and other gynecologic conditions
10 Feb, 2021 | 01:25h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Cardiovascular health during menopause, pregnancy, and other gynaecologic conditions: European multidisciplinary consensus is out !https://t.co/fm6EBEbhVO.#cardiotwitter, @ESC_Journals, @escardio, #gynecology pic.twitter.com/WIekM50b07
— EHJ Editor-in-Chief (@ehj_ed) January 26, 2021
SR: Long‐term effects of weight‐reducing diets in people with hypertension
10 Feb, 2021 | 01:23h | UTCLong‐term effects of weight‐reducing diets in people with hypertension – Cochrane Library
Canadians Win Again – Syncope Score Systematic Review
9 Feb, 2021 | 01:03h | UTCCanadians Win Again – Syncope Score Systematic Review – Journal Feed
See calculator: Canadian Syncope Risk Score – MdCalc
RCT: Dobutamine-sparing vs. dobutamine-to-all strategy in cardiac surgery
9 Feb, 2021 | 00:57h | UTC
Implantable defibrillators may be inhibited by phones containing magnets
9 Feb, 2021 | 00:55h | UTCLife Saving Therapy Inhibition by Phones Containing Magnets – Heart Rhythm
Commentaries: Got an implantable defibrillator or a pacemaker? Keep your iPhone 12 in your trouser pocket, not your shirt – The Conversation AND IPhone12 will stop your implantable defibrillator – MedicalXpress
Commentary on Twitter
Well that’s seems important – iPhone 12’s MagSafe magnet can disable an ICD. Got to put it right up to the icd: no left chest pockets for you iPhone 12https://t.co/GrF5KRQNjW
— Eric Widera, MD (@EWidera) February 2, 2021
Cohort study: Increased consumption of refined grains linked to higher risk of mortality and major cardiovascular disease events
5 Feb, 2021 | 01:30h | UTCCommentaries: Refined carbs like white bread, pasta, and pastries could increase risk of early death, a study found – Insider AND High intake of refined grains linked to higher risk of heart disease and death – The BMJ
The Evolving Immunotherapy Landscape and the Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Cardiotoxicity: JACC: CardioOncology Primer
5 Feb, 2021 | 01:19h | UTC
Observational study suggests a conservative approach to inpatient hypertension may be safer
4 Feb, 2021 | 01:14h | UTCTreatment and Outcomes of Inpatient Hypertension Among Adults With Noncardiac Admissions – JAMA Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
#Hypertension is common in the inpatient setting, but antihypertensive intensification is not. Intensification of therapy without signs of end-organ damage is associated with worse outcomes https://t.co/y1MdZNfi9P
— JAMA Internal Medicine (@JAMAInternalMed) December 29, 2020
Pathological Evidence for SARS-CoV-2 as a Cause of Myocarditis: JACC Review Topic of the Week
4 Feb, 2021 | 01:27h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
How common is COVID-19-induced myocarditis as evaluated by histologic examination of autopsy or EMB specimens? Short answer: its pretty uncommon. See our State of the Art Review in JACC this week. https://t.co/SlzQ4ICwTW
— Aloke Finn (@AlokeFinn) January 19, 2021
USPSTF recommends against screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis in the general adult population
3 Feb, 2021 | 01:29h | UTCEditorials: Screening for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis: Lack of Clinical Benefit, Potential for Harm – JAMA AND Screening for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis in Adult Patients: Unclear Benefit but Downstream Risks – JAMA Internal Medicine AND USPSTF Recommendations for Screening for Carotid Stenosis to Prevent Stroke—The Need for More Data – JAMA Network Open
Author interview: USPSTF Recommendation: Carotid Artery Stenosis
JAMA Patient Page: Screening for Carotid Artery Stenosis
Systematic review: Intermittent fasting for the prevention of cardiovascular disease
4 Feb, 2021 | 01:01h | UTCIntermittent fasting for the prevention of cardiovascular disease – Cochrane Library
Atrial fibrillation in low- and middle-income countries: a narrative review
3 Feb, 2021 | 01:23h | UTCAtrial fibrillation in low- and middle-income countries: a narrative review – European Heart Journal
Podcast: Hypertension Update
2 Feb, 2021 | 01:07h | UTC#254 Hypertension Update with Dr. Wanpen Vongpatanasin – The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
Ambulatory management of pulmonary embolism: A comparison of two risk-stratification scores
2 Feb, 2021 | 01:11h | UTC
Resumption of cardiac activity after withdrawal of life-sustaining measures
2 Feb, 2021 | 01:09h | UTCResumption of Cardiac Activity after Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Measures – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: When is ‘dead’ really dead? What happens after a person ‘flatlines’ – The Conversation