Articles Tagged With: Cardiology
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Poor Cardiovascular Health a Predictor for Premature Brain Aging
Worse cardiovascular health at age 36 years can predict worse brain aging and associated cognitive problems later in life.
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Effects of Sodium Restriction in Chronic, Stable Heart Failure Patients
A study of a low-sodium diet for chronic, stable heart failure patients after one year showed no difference in hard clinical outcomes, but the degree of sodium restriction was modest.
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Reviewing Pediatric Arrhythmias
Although pediatric arrhythmias are uncommon, it is essential to recognize which ones require diagnostic evaluation and therapy and which ones do not. Frequently, there are normal variations on pediatric ECGs that do not require a significant evaluation, but recognizing critical arrhythmias in pediatric patients is a must-know for providers.
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Anticoagulation Therapy in Octogenarians with Atrial Fibrillation
In patients age 80 years and older with atrial fibrillation who were not considered for oral anticoagulants because of serious comorbidities, one-quarter of the recommended daily dose of edoxaban was superior to placebo for preventing thromboembolic events.
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Cardiology Groups Standardize COVID-19 Diagnosis, Treatment Definitions
Guide provides clinicians with uniform information on symptom recognition, risk factors, testing, and more.
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Exploring the Cardio-Oncology Frontier
Investigators found a new cancer diagnosis was independently associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular death and nonfatal morbidity.
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Cardiology, Stroke Malpractice Cases Involve ED Providers’ Communication Gaps
Cutting corners with poor communication can lead to devastating patient outcomes.
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Report: Still Not Enough Women Included in Cardiovascular Research
To augment the enrollment of women in cardiovascular trials, researchers must build awareness of cardiovascular risk factors and foster trust among women. Try increasing the percentage of women who lead clinical trials, modifying inclusion and exclusion criteria, and advertising the risks and benefits of participation to the general population.
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Is This Ventricular Tachycardia?
The ECG in the figure was obtained from an elderly man with chest pain and shortness of breath. Is the rhythm ventricular tachycardia?
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Women Remain Underrepresented in Cardiology Research
Ageism, lack of diverse leadership among several reasons a prominent committee listed as barriers.