Cardiologist runs for mayor
Cardiologist Lisa Nee, MD — who was also a former whistleblower at the Hines Veterans Administration hospital — announced her campaign for mayor of Chicago. (NBC 5)
Ivabradine recall
Nearly 935,000 bottles of ivabradine (Corlanor) are under class II recall due to the presence of a foreign substance, according to an FDA database.
Link between ergotamine and heart disease
Researchers drew a link between the migraine medicine ergotamine and valvular heart disease. (Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology)
Proposed rule for PET/CT studies
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology highlighted the 2027 proposed rule from CMS that would move PET/CT studies from the New Technology Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) to the Nuclear Medicine APC for hospital outpatients, among other changes.
Price reductions for PCSK9 inhibitors
The price reductions for PCSK9 inhibitors in 2018-2019 were indeed followed by substantial declines in per-prescription spending and large increases in uptake of these therapies. (JAMA Cardiology)
Metabolites and cardiovascular health
Circulating metabolites and proteins were associated with cardiorespiratory fitness and may also predict cardiovascular disease and other illnesses. (Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine)
Ultraprocessed food intake link
Meanwhile, molecular signatures of ultraprocessed food intake were linked with biomarkers of unhealthy lipid processing. (Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition)
Spironolactone benefits in stroke and cognition
One theory has it that spironolactone’s ability to cross the blood-brain barrier could mean benefits in stroke and cognition among patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. (European Heart Journal)
AVR in women of childbearing age
In a Swedish nationwide cohort study, bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement (AVR) in women of childbearing age was associated with favorable delivery outcomes and acceptable long-term cardiovascular prognosis, despite high reintervention rates. (Journal of the American College of Cardiology)
Blood pressure profile in congenital heart disease
Pregnant mothers carrying a fetus with congenital heart disease showed a distinct blood pressure profile, according to one center’s records. (eBioMedicine)
Coronary artery-specific dosimetry
Left anterior descending coronary artery-specific dosimetry may better identify cardiac risk than whole-heart metrics in modern breast radiotherapy, according to a cohort study. (JAMA Oncology)
New mechanism in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Scientists unveiled a new mechanism in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and affected individuals may still respond to mavacamten (Camzyos). (Nature Cardiovascular Research)
Harmonicas in cardiac rehabilitation
In cardiac rehabilitation, an attempt to use harmonicas to engage patients in breathing exercises yielded no short-term benefits. (European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional regarding health-related decisions.
Fuente: https://www.medpagetoday.com/cardiology/generalcardiology/122082
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