Cardiology
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Most pediatric myocarditis caused by viruses
Vaccine-associated myocarditis remains clinically mild, compared with viral myocarditis, and far less likely than cardiac involvement from a COVID...
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AFib detection by smartwatch challenging in some patients
Coexisting ECG anomalies may affect the accuracy of the watch’s detection algorithms.
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New deep dive into Paxlovid interactions with CVD meds
The review tackles potential drug-drug interactions with the antiviral drug and today’s most commonly prescribed cardiovascular drugs.
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Cardiac biomarkers track with hormone therapy in transgender people
A pilot study spotlights differences in two common biomarkers of cardiac disease as well as the need for greater inclusivity in cardiovascular...
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SPRINT’s intensive therapy benefit fades once BP creeps back up
Despite an all-cause mortality benefit from intensive therapy in SPRINT, benefit was lost after the trial.
Guidelines
AHA pens roadmap to more patient-focused care for PAD
The AHA calls for individualizing PAD care through patient-reported outcome measures and developing metrics to ensure high-quality care that could...
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Athletes with mild HCM can likely continue competitive sports
Mortality from sudden cardiac death was no greater in low-risk athletes with HCM who continued high-intensity exercise than in the general...
Conference Coverage
Novel head-up CPR position raises odds of survival of out-of-hospital heart attacks
The shorter time to CPR initiation with a breakthrough technique improved survival chances for patients who had out-of-hospital heart attacks.
Conference Coverage
Tirzepatide’s benefits expand: Lean mass up, serum lipids down
New results from the SURMOUNT-1 trial of tirzepatide in people with obesity show further positive effects.
From the Journals
ACC issues guidance on ED evaluation of acute chest pain
A major challenge is to quickly identify the small number of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Commentary
Like texting and driving: The human cost of AI
Enthusiastic presentations on the use of AI in medicine at a recent conference left this cardiologist concerned about the potential loss of human...