Cardiac Manifestations of Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies
Jemima Albayda, MD, discusses the cardiac complications in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies.
General Cardiology
Do Serum Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin, Testosterone Levels Affect CVD Risk in Men?
Men with elevated serum sex hormone-binding globulin or lower total testosterone levels might be at greater risk for cardiovascular disease.
Genetic Liability to Insomnia Linked to Increased CVD Risk
Genetic liability to insomnia is associated with increased odds of major cardiovascular diseases.
Class I Recall Issued for Transcatheter Heart Valve Delivery System
Edwards Lifesciences is recalling their SAPIEN 3 Ultra delivery system, the system is part of the Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve System.
BP Outside of Clinic May Better Predict Outcomes in African Americans
Among African-Americans, higher daytime and nighttime systolic blood pressure is associated with an increased risk for CVD.
US-Induced Cavitation of Microbubble Contrast Agents May Increase Skeletal Muscle Perfusion
Optimized ultrasound cavitation of contrast microbubbles may increase skeletal muscle perfusion in peripheral artery disease.
Several Transcatheter Heart Valves Get FDA Approval for Low-Risk Patients
The FDA has approved an expanded indication for several transcatheter aortic valve replacements to include patients with severe aortic valve stenosis.
MR-proANP May Predict Adverse Outcomes in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
MR-proANP may be a prognostic biomarker in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Socioeconomic Context Linked to Disparities in Cardiovascular Outcomes
Study participants in the lowest-income study sites experienced worse blood pressure control and poorer cardiovascular outcomes despite standardized treatment protocols and having similar baseline blood pressure as participants in the highest income areas.
Antiarrhythmic Drugs May Increase Syncope Risk in Older Adults With AF
Use of antiarrhythmic drugs is associated with a higher risk for fall-related injuries and syncope among older patients with atrial fibrillation.
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