Cardiac patients
A recent study published in Cardiology in the Young, a peer-reviewed journal, has provided valuable insights into the prevalence and management of arrhythmia in children presenting to the pediatric emergency department. The research, led by Alper Akin, et al., aimed to investigate the prevalence of arrhythmia in patients with palpitations
Cardiac patients
Research conducted at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Greece has found that patients with inherited cardiovascular conditions (ICCs) experience significantly higher rates of self-reported depression and anxiety symptomatology compared to the general population. The study, published in the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, aimed to assess psychiatric
Cardiac patients
A recent study published in Cardiology in the Young, a peer-reviewed journal, has provided valuable insights into the prevalence and management of arrhythmia in children presenting to the pediatric emergency department. The research, led by Alper Akin, et al., aimed to investigate the prevalence of arrhythmia in patients with palpitations
Cardiac patients
Clinical oncologists and health equity advocates are highlighting the gap in addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) in cardio-oncology, despite growing recognition of their impact on cardiovascular outcomes in cancer patients. The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University has published a study underscoring the need for deliberate, systematic action
Cardiac patients
Clinical oncologists and health equity advocates are highlighting the gap in addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) in cardio-oncology, despite growing recognition of their impact on cardiovascular outcomes in cancer patients. The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University has published a study underscoring the need for deliberate, systematic action
Adipose tissue
A new study published in the Journal of Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis has shed light on the relationship between epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) volume and changes in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The research, conducted at Chubu Rosai Hospital, evaluated the association between EAT
Cardiac patients
Researchers at Galgotias University have identified significant risks and complications associated with sepsis in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The study, published in the journal Perioperative Medicine, highlights the importance of standardized diagnostic criteria to improve recognition and management of post-operative infections in this high-risk group. According to the research, surgical
Cardiac patients
Pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome temporally associated with SARS-CoV-2 (PIMS-TS), a rare and mysterious disease, has been linked to Kawasaki disease in younger patients. Researchers at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have identified a potential connection between vitamin D levels and the severity of PIMS-TS. The study, published in Pediatrics
Angiography
A new study conducted in South Korea suggests that immediate coronary angiography may not provide a clinical benefit for patients with non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) complicated by acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). The EARLY-HF trial, which was prematurely terminated due to COVID-19-related constraints, found that patients who
Cardiac patients
A new guidance has been issued by the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) to provide recommendations for physicians on counseling and managing patients with heart failure during pregnancy and postpartum. The guidance, outlined in SMFM Consult Series #73, highlights the importance of prepregnancy counseling, assembling multidisciplinary care teams, and referring
Cardiac patients
Professor Caleb Ferguson, a cardiovascular nurse researcher, has been awarded a four-year $652,000 Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellowship to develop and test a nurse-coordinated transitional care model for frail, older adults with multiple heart-related conditions. The project aims to improve recovery, reduce hospital readmissions, and enhance quality of life
Cardiac patients
Professor Caleb Ferguson, a cardiovascular nurse researcher, has been awarded a four-year $652,000 Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellowship to develop and test a nurse-coordinated transitional care model for frail, older adults with multiple heart-related conditions. The project aims to improve recovery, reduce hospital readmissions, and enhance quality of life
