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Angioedema risk jumps when switching HF meds

Author:
Steve Stiles
Publish date: January 30, 2023

The risk for angioedema rises when switching from an ARB or ACE inhibitor to ARNI, observational data suggest.

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STS, new president apologize for predecessor’s speech amid Twitter backlash

Author:
Steve Stiles
Publish date: January 27, 2023

A speech at the Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ annual meeting, delivered by its outgoing president, sparked outrage and dismay on social media and...

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Clarity on torsemide vs. furosemide in HF: TRANSFORM-HF published

Author:
Steve Stiles
Publish date: January 26, 2023

A new meta-analysis of trials comparing TAVI to surgery for aortic valve stenosis highlights a high rate of potential bias in the trials.

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PCSK9 inhibitors for severe COVID? Pilot trial signals of benefit

Author:
Steve Stiles
Publish date: January 24, 2023

“PCSK9 inhibition may represent a novel therapeutic pathway in addition to currently recommended therapeutic approaches for severe COVID-19.”

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One in four cardiologists worldwide report mental health issues

Author:
Steve Stiles
Publish date: January 5, 2023

The mental health conditions were more common in women than in men and were closely linked to enduring hostile work environments and other strains...

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Bempedoic acid cuts CV risk in the statin-intolerant: CLEAR top-line results

Author:
Steve Stiles
Publish date: December 12, 2022

In top-line results, high-risk patients with statin intolerance taking the lipid-lowering agent showed a significant decline in risk for CV events...

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EHR alerts to both doc and patient may boost statin prescribing

Author:
Steve Stiles
Publish date: December 7, 2022

Electronic ‘nudges’ that promote new statin prescriptions seemed most effective when sent to patients as well as their primary care doctors in a...

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FDA tweaks Impella indications on basis of postapproval study

Author:
Steve Stiles
Publish date: December 7, 2022

The updated indication tightens the description of eligible patients on the basis of postapproval study results but in line with premarket-study...

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FDA expands list of Getinge IABP system and component shortages

Author:
Steve Stiles
Publish date: December 6, 2022

In a letter to providers, the agency added intra-aortic balloon pump systems to a list of Getinge IABP equipment currently in short supply due to...

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IRONMAN galvanizes case for IV iron repletion in heart failure

Author:
Steve Stiles
Publish date: November 21, 2022

The trial missed its primary endpoint, but makes unique contributions; many see it as further evidence that the treatment helps iron-deficient...

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Be aware, mindfulness training can lower systolic BP: MB-BP

Author:
Steve Stiles
Publish date: November 18, 2022

“This is exactly what we need: a well-done trial with a control group to show that it actually works,” said one expert, cautioning that it...

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Optimize HF meds rapidly and fully after hospital discharge: STRONG-HF

Author:
Steve Stiles
Publish date: November 17, 2022

Outcomes were superior with a high-intensity up-titration strategy compared with usual care, but questions about implementation in practice remain...

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Dietary supplements hyped as LDL cholesterol lowering are a bust: SPORT

Author:
Steve Stiles
Publish date: November 8, 2022

The list of supplements without effects on LDL in the placebo-controlled trial include commercial preparations of fish oil, cinnamon, garlic,...

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Avoid routine early ECMO in severe cardiogenic shock: ECMO-CS

Author:
Steve Stiles
Publish date: November 7, 2022

Early ECMO in this setting is increasingly common, but it didn’t seem to improve outcomes in the trial, compared with a more conservative approach...

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No survival advantage for either torsemide or furosemide in HF: TRANSFORM-HF

Author:
Steve Stiles
Publish date: November 6, 2022

One loop diuretic is the most widely used in heart failure, the other may have advantages in some situations, but there’s been no head-to-head...

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