AED Drones in Cardiac Emergencies
A pilot study has introduced drones flying automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to patients during real 911 calls for cardiac arrest in two counties in North Carolina and Virginia, stated VCU Health.
Tirzepatide and Cardiovascular Health
The cardioprotective benefits of tirzepatide (Mounjaro) in people with type 2 diabetes and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease were confirmed in a population-based cohort study. (The BMJ)
Recall of Catheter Introducer Kits
The FDA alerted to a recall of Abiomed’s catheter introducer kits used for Impella heart pumps, advising hospitals to continue using existing inventory while taking measures to reduce sheath leakage.
Levosimendan Trial Outcomes
Tenax Therapeutics announced that oral levosimendan did not meet expectations for pulmonary hypertension associated with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in the phase III LEVEL trial.
Left Ventricular Size and Mortality
A large cohort study found a U-shaped relationship between left ventricular size and mortality in hospitalized patients with heart failure. (JAMA Cardiology)
Out-of-Sequence Donor Heart Allocations
Increasing instances of out-of-sequence donor heart allocations have been observed in the U.S. (Journal of Cardiac Failure)
Valvosoft Noninvasive Therapy
The Valvosoft noninvasive ultrasound therapy system showed promise for severe symptomatic calcific aortic valve stenosis in a prospective, single-arm study. (Circulation)
Thrombolysis Timing and Outcomes
A systematic review and meta-analysis indicated that intravenous thrombolysis administered beyond 4.5 hours for acute ischemic stroke was associated with improved functional outcomes, albeit with an increased bleeding risk. (JAMA Network Open)
Cilostazol and Dexborneol for Stroke
For patients undergoing stroke thrombectomy, a sublingual tablet combining cilostazol and dexborneol did not meet expectations for improving functional outcomes, according to a phase II trial from China. (eClinicalMedicine)
Endometriosis and Venous Thromboembolism
Endometriosis was linked to an increased long-term risk of venous thromboembolism in a Danish registry study. (European Heart Journal)
Health Factors and Dementia Risk
Individuals who managed to avoid diabetes, hypertension, and smoking in midlife typically lived nearly 13 extra dementia-free years compared to their peers, according to a U.S. cohort study. (Neurology Open Access)
Cardiologist Density and Stenting
The Lown Institute reported that regional clustering of interventional cardiologists correlated with more low-value stenting in stable heart disease.
Risks of Incomplete PFO Closure
The occurrence of incomplete device apposition following transcatheter patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure was associated with increased risks of recurrent stroke and new-onset symptoms in a Chinese cohort study. (Heart)
Case Report on Cardiac Tamponade
A case report detailed how delayed erosion from a Watchman FLX left atrial appendage occlusion device led to cardiac tamponade, requiring surgical excision. (JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions)
In Memoriam
Robert Frye, MD, who served as president of the American College of Cardiology in 1991-1992, passed away at age 94.
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Fuente: https://www.medpagetoday.com/cardiology/generalcardiology/122568
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