American College of Cardiology3d
Prevalence of U.S. Overweight and Obesity, Consensus on CPR, Bleeding Risk Using NSAIDs With Anticoagulants
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children, adolescents, and adults in the U.S., with forecasts up to 2050. He then discusses consensus ...
American College of Cardiology5d
FDA Update: Acoramidis Approved to Reduce CV Death, Hospitalization in Patients With ATTR-CM
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved acoramidis as a treatment to help reduce cardiovascular death and cardiovascular-related hospitalization in patients with transthyretin amyloid ...
American College of Cardiology5d
ACCEL Lite: Top Takeaways from 2024: CV Imaging with Thomas H. Marwick, MD, PhD, FACC
In this interview, Thomas H. Marwick, MD, PhD, FACC, and Alison L. Bailey, MD FACC, discuss the Top Takeaways from 2024 in Cardiovascular (CV) Imaging. Dr. Marwick discusses the SCOT-HEART trial, ...
American College of Cardiology6d
Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in the US: Key Points
The following are key points to remember from a review on national- and state-level prevalence of overweight and obesity among children, adolescents, and adults in the United States (US), 1990–2021, ...
American College of Cardiology5d
Consensus on Platelet Function and Genetic Testing in PCI: Key Points
The following are key points to remember from a 2024 updated international consensus statement on platelet function and genetic testing in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI): ...
American College of Cardiology4d
CathPCI Registry: Safety and Feasibility of IVL as a Treatment For In-Stent Restenosis
Use of intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) for the treatment of in-stent restenosis (ISR), although off-label, may be safe and feasible, according to a study reviewing data from the ACC's CathPCI Registry ...
American College of Cardiology4d
Changes in Maximum Daily AF Duration, Stroke, and Mortality
Peigh G, Koehler J, Majumder S, et al. The investigators linked the Optum de-identified electronic health record (EHR) data set (2007-2021) with the Medtronic CareLink heart rhythm database. Patients ...
American College of Cardiology14d
Partial Cardiac Denervation to Prevent Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - pCAD-POAF
The pCAD-POAF trial showed that in patients undergoing isolated CABG, intraoperative partial cardiac denervation reduced the incidence of postoperative AF by almost 50% without increased morbidity or ...
American College of Cardiology6d
Nonbacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis: Key Points
Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE), previously known as marantic endocarditis, is a rare condition characterized by the formation of sterile vegetations on the surface of heart valves.
American College of Cardiology5d
Optimizing Cardiovascular Health in Pregnancy: Strategies For Preventing Maternal Mortality and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in the United States
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of pregnancy-related maternal death in the United States, driven by rising rates of hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM), obesity, smoking, and ...
American College of Cardiology9d
Top Six Trials From AHA 2024: BROAD, SUMMIT, OPTION, CLEAR SYNERGY (Spironolactone and Colchicine), My Heart Your Heart
In this special edition of Eagle’s Eye View, Dr. Eagle looks at the most important trials presented at the recent AHA scientific sessions: 1) BROAD, exploring more intensive blood pressure control; 2) ...
American College of Cardiology10d
Exercise Training in HCM; Management of Kawasaki Disease; Race, SDoH, Polygenic Risk for CHD
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at exercise training in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). He then reviews the diagnosis and management of Kawasaki Disease. Finally, Dr. Eagle ...