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Mavacamten Treatment for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Phase 3 Results

Mavacamten was associated with improvements in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

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Cardiometabolic Disease Risk Factors Among Drug Users

Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009-2018 to assess the impact of drug and alcohol use on cardiometabolic disease risk factors.

Early Age at Menarche Tied to Worse Cardiovascular Health

Early menarche in women is associated with worse cardiovascular health.

Risk for Cardiac Events With Azithromycin, Amoxicillin Compared

The aim of the study was to use real-world data to compare the risk of cardiac events in new users of azithromycin vs amoxicillin.

Machine Learning to Detect ECG Electrode Misplacement

Machine learning may be useful for detecting inaccurate ECG lead placement.

No Causal Link Found Between Cardiometabolic Factors and MS Risk

No causal associations found between hypertension, systolic/diastolic blood pressures, high/low density lipoproteins, or type 2 diabetes on multiple sclerosis risk.

Early Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis May Slow Heart Disease

Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug therapy for rheumatoid arthritis treatment also cuts cardiovascular disease risk.

Leveraging Machine Learning for Gut Microbiota-Based CVD Screening

Dysbiosis of the gut microbiota was identified in individuals with cardiovascular disease and modeled using machine learning.

ESC Updates Guidelines for Adult Congenital Heart Disease

In 2020 European Society of Cardiology guidelines, updated recommendations are presented for the care of adult patients with congenital heart disease.

Study to Examine Efficacy of Canakinumab in COVID-19 With Acute Myocardial Injury

Recruitment has begun for study examining the efficacy of canakinumab for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 and acute myocardial injury.

Guidelines Developed for Exercise in Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular screening before participation in recreational and competitive sports can detect disorders associated with sudden cardiac death.