Mavacamten Improves Cardiac Function in Patients With Obstructive HCM
Researchers assessed use of mavacamten in patients with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Cardiomyopathy
ACS Risk Biomarkers Significantly Increase After mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine
Increases in PULS Cardiac Test scores after mRNA vaccinations suggest a significantly higher risk of developing acute coronary syndrome, according to findings presented at AHA 2021.
ICIs Linked With Higher Risk for Cancer Therapy-Related Cardiac Dysfunction
In a study presented at AHA 2021, researchers aimed to assess the link between cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction and immune checkpoint inhibitors.
5 Genetic Loci Linked to Dilated Cardiomyopathy in US Veterans
Researchers at AHA 2021 presented their findings from a study that sought to identify common genetic variants linked to dilated cardiomyopathy.
CRT With His-Pacing: Good Alternative to Biventricular Pacing With HF
His-pacing correcting left bundle branch block is a promising alternative to biventricular pacing in selected patients with heart failure, according to a new study.
LVEDD <53 mm Linked to LVEF Improvement After Catheter Ablation in HFrEF
Researchers observed that left ventricular end-diastolic diameter <53 mm may independently predict improvement of left ventricular ejection fraction after catheter ablation in persons with HFrEF and persistent atrial fibrillation.
Mavacamten Under Review for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Mavacamten is an oral, selective allosteric inhibitor of cardiac myosin.
Burden of Mendelian Cardiomyopathy Variants in HF of Ischemic Etiology
Patients with heart failure of mostly ischemic etiology were found to have increased burden of mendelian cardiomyopathy variants compared with control individuals.
Predicting Response to CRT Upgrade in Patients With Chronic Right Ventricular Pacing
Underlying heart disease and use of ACE inhibitors were found to be significant predictors of response to cardiac resynchronization therapy upgrade in patients with chronic right ventricular pacing.
Cardiovascular Outcomes in Black vs White Pregnant and Postpartum Women
Cardiovascular outcomes were found to be worse among Black vs White pregnant and postpartum women.
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