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Mavacamten Shows Promise in Heart Failure With Normal to Supranormal EF

Cardiac myosin inhibitor linked to improvements in biomarkers in small study

Sep 30, 2024
HFSA over a computer rendering of the human heart.
Study Finds More Heart Defects in Kids Conceived With ART

But does this trend have more to do with multiple gestations?

Sep 30, 2024
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Case Strengthens for Cardiac Myosin Inhibitor in SEQUOIA-HCM

Vast majority of trial participants responded to aficamten

Sep 30, 2024
HFSA over a computer rendering of the human heart.
Does Finerenone's Efficacy Diminish If Initiated Late in Heart Failure?

Benefit of the nonsteroidal MRA otherwise consistent across FINEARTS-HF

Sep 29, 2024
HFSA over a computer rendering of the human heart.
Happy People, Happy Hearts? Ultra-Processed Foods and Diabetes Risk

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Sep 28, 2024
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Tragus Stimulation for High BP; House Passes HEARTS Act; Risk in Pregnancy Surrogacy

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Sep 24, 2024
Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.
Medicaid Might Cut Cardiovascular Risk for This One Group

Negative results overall hid a benefit for some who won the insurance lottery in Oregon

Sep 24, 2024
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Reconsider When a Prophylactic ICD Is Needed in Nonischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Meta-analysis holds LGE higher than LVEF in identifying high-risk NIDCM

Sep 20, 2024
A photo of a cardioverter-defibrillator lying on an electrocardiogram.
Metal Exposure Also Linked to More Coronary Artery Calcium

Impact of contaminant exposure considered on par with traditional risk factors

Sep 18, 2024
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Coffee and Heart, Metabolic Risks; What Drives Doctors Away; Ozempic for $100?

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Sep 18, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Lp(a) Cutoffs by Sex; LBBA Pacing Approvals; Loneliness Not to Blame for CVD?

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Sep 17, 2024
Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.
Over Half of Adults With Uncontrolled Hypertension Unaware of Their Condition

CDC researcher shares alarming stats and some engagement opportunities

Sep 17, 2024
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Are Regulators the Root of the Problem of Serious Device Recalls?

Study lays out common gaps in evidence both before and after approval

Sep 16, 2024
A photo of Boston Scientific’s Vici venous stents.
Cautious Optimism for Surgical LAA Closure for People Without Afib

Meta-analysis suggested lower stroke risk, but more definitive trial is not expected until 2032

Sep 12, 2024
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