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Intensive Blood Pressure Control May Augment Cerebral Blood Flow

Patients with hypertension were randomized to intensive vs. standard blood pressure control and underwent baseline and follow-up cerebral perfusion imaging. Intensive blood pressure treatment was associated with improved cerebral perfusion over time.

Who Can Receive the Non-mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Now?

The FDA recently limited the use of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.

Physical Activity and Diet of U.S. Adults Following Bariatric Surgery

Patients who underwent bariatric surgery reported more physical activity and less energy intake than those who were eligible for, but did not undergo, bariatric surgery; however, physical activity still did not reach recommended levels.

Too Much Phthalate Exposure Could Induce Preterm Labor

Common chemical could lead to births occurring three weeks or more early.

Echo vs. Cardiac MRI for Grading Mitral Regurgitation Severity

A comparison of echocardiographic-measured severity of mitral regurgitation with that of cardiac MRI-determined severity demonstrated poor agreement in the diagnosis of severe mitral regurgitation. Only cardiac MRI was predictive of left ventricular reverse remodeling after mitral valve surgery.

Bifurcation Disease Predicts Worse Outcomes for PCI at 10 Years

In this analysis of the SYNTAX Extended Survival study, the presence of one or more bifurcation lesions resulted in a higher risk for all-cause death among patients who were treated with percutaneous coronary intervention.

Low-Fat vs. Mediterranean Diet for Secondary Prevention

A study of stable coronary heart disease patients comparing the Mediterranean diet to a low-fat diet over a seven-year follow-up showed the Mediterranean diet was superior at preventing major cardiovascular events.

Secondary Prevention Statin Adherence and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events

A study of adherence to statin therapy after an atherosclerotic cardiovascular event demonstrated full adherence for five years was associated with significantly lower major adverse cardiovascular events, although only 5% of these patients achieved full compliance for five years.

A Growing Body of Evidence Supports Left Bundle Branch Pacing

Several late-breaking trials presented at the annual Scientific Sessions of the Heart Rhythm Society add to the data for left bundle branch pacing as an alternative to biventricular pacing for cardiac resynchronization therapy.

Mavacamten Capsules (Camzyos)

Mavacamten can be prescribed to adults with symptomatic New York Heart Association class II-III obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy to improve functional capacity and symptoms.