Report examines stroke awareness and need for quick response among US adults
Do you know the signs of a stroke? Many Americans might not.
An observational report describes stroke awareness and the importance of rapid response among US adults. No specific study design, populatio…
A new report highlights that many Americans may not recognize stroke warning signs, a gap public health officials say needs urgent attention…
Multimodality cardiac imaging aids differentiation between hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and cardiac amyloidosis
Imaging helps doctors tell apart two heart conditions causing thickened heart muscle
A narrative review synthesizes evidence on using echocardiography and cardiac MRI to distinguish hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) from card…
Heart imaging reveals distinct patterns that help doctors tell apart two thickened heart conditions requiring very different treatments.
TTE-guided leadless pacemaker implantation shows feasibility and comparable duration to fluoroscopy in small cohort
Can a heart pacemaker be implanted without any X-ray radiation?
A prospectively protocolized single-arm cohort study with retrospective comparative analysis evaluated completely TTE-guided leadless pacema…
Doctors successfully implanted 10 leadless heart pacemakers using only ultrasound, avoiding X-ray radiation and contrast dye risks for vulne…
High albumin-corrected anion gap linked to increased MACE risk in CKD patients after PCI
Study links higher blood gap measure to more heart problems in kidney disease patients
A retrospective cohort study of 973 chronic kidney disease patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention found that a high albumin-…
Higher levels of a specific blood marker found in kidney disease patients are linked to more heart attacks, strokes, and heart-related death…
National Saudi hypertension data shows 58.2% male prevalence, high obesity rates
Who has high blood pressure in Saudi Arabia? A national snapshot shows patterns.
A retrospective observational cohort of 1.7 million diagnosed hypertensive patients in Saudi Arabia found 58.2% were male, with 29.4% obese …
Nearly 60% of Saudi Arabia's 1.7 million high blood pressure patients are men in their 50s, with almost 90% seeking outpatient care.
Qualitative synthesis identifies four themes in dyadic coping experiences for chronic heart failure
Study explores how heart failure patients and caregivers cope together and need support
A qualitative meta-synthesis of 16 studies explored dyadic coping experiences in chronic heart failure patients and informal caregivers. Fou…
Heart failure patients and caregivers often clash over care, feel emotionally drained, and need support to rebuild purpose and manage the di…
Narrative review suggests exercise rehabilitation may retard Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome progression
Review suggests exercise rehabilitation may slow progression of heart-kidney-metabolic syndrome
A narrative review of existing literature suggests exercise rehabilitation may retard Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome progression t…
Exercise rehabilitation may slow the progression of heart-kidney-metabolic syndrome by targeting multiple biological pathways to improve hea…
Retrospective study identifies five predictors for hypokalemia in STEMI patients
Can a simple checklist predict dangerous potassium drops after a major heart attack?
A retrospective observational cohort study of 320 STEMI patients at a single Chinese hospital identified five independent predictors for hyp…
A new checklist using five simple signs can predict dangerous potassium drops that trigger deadly heart rhythms after a major heart attack.
Autologous pericardial annuloplasty linked to lower TR recurrence in rheumatic heart disease
Study compares two surgical techniques for heart valve repair in rheumatic heart disease
A retrospective cohort study of 251 RHD patients undergoing tricuspid annuloplasty found that autologous pericardial soft-ring annuloplasty …
Using a patient's own tissue to repair a leaky heart valve in rheumatic disease kept the valve working better than artificial rings at four …
FDA Approves Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for multiple indications including stroke prevention in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and treatment of VTE.
FDA approves a new blood thinner called Xarelto for several heart and clot conditions.
The FDA approved rivaroxaban (Xarelto), a factor Xa inhibitor, for multiple indications including reducing stroke risk in nonvalvular atrial…
FDA approves new blood thinner Xarelto to prevent dangerous clots in heart conditions, deep vein issues, and after major surgeries.
FDA Approves Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Thromboprophylaxis in Pediatric Patients After Fontan Procedure
FDA approves Xarelto to help prevent blood clots in children with certain heart conditions.
The FDA approved rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for thromboprophylaxis in pediatric patients aged 2 years and older with congenital heart disease who…
FDA approves Xarelto to prevent dangerous blood clots in children aged 2 and older born with heart defects who have had Fontan surgery.
Phase 4 study evaluates nitroglycerin's effects on stroke volume in 21 AHF patients
Can a common heart drug help people with acute heart failure breathe easier?
A Phase 4 study enrolled 21 patients with acute heart failure to evaluate the effects of nitroglycerin on stroke volume. The study aimed to …
Nitroglycerin may help acute heart failure patients pump more blood and flush out fluid to ease breathing in the critical early hours of tre…