Cardiology
Expert analysts attending the 7th Annual Scientific Forum of the National Lipid Association (NLA) have expressed concerns about the increasing risk of heart disease in patients with lipid disorders, particularly those with low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels above 70 mg/dL. Recent clinical trials have shown that substantial reductions in
Cardiology
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic are developing an implantable electric heart pump, the right-ventricular assist device, or RVAD, in the hopes of reducing the need for heart transplants. The device is expected to work in conjunction with the Clinic's successful CorAide LVAD, which improves pumping in the heart&
Cardiology
The Vascular Disease Foundation, in partnership with 14 national public health organizations and professional vascular societies, has formed a unique coalition to raise awareness about peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The PAD Coalition, co-chaired by Alan T. Hirsch, MD, and Marge Lovell, RN, CCRC, CVN, aims to improve clinical outcomes for
Cardiology
The Wisconsin Heart Hospital (TWHH) has made a significant step forward in cardiac care by opening the first Chest Pain Center in the greater Milwaukee area to be accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC). This accreditation is a testament to the hospital's commitment to providing
Cardiology
Cardiome Pharma Corp. has announced that its independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has recommended continuing the phase II randomized controlled clinical trial, OPT-CHF, evaluating oxyapurinol as an add-on treatment for class III-IV congestive heart failure. The trial will enroll 400 patients, with enrollment expected to complete by the end
Cardiology
Researchers suggest that current guidelines for neonatal resuscitation may be outdated and in need of revision. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association's neonatal resuscitation program is widely distributed, but there is a growing concern over the effectiveness of certain practices, such as the use
Cardiology
Saint-Gobain Corporation has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of its employees by installing automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in its facilities nationwide. This initiative aims to save lives in the event of sudden cardiac arrest, a leading cause of workplace fatalities. The company has partnered with Medtronic to deploy
Cardiology
A recent nationwide survey has revealed that many high-cholesterol patients remain unaware that their condition comes from two primary sources: diet and the body's natural production. Despite this lack of understanding, respondents reported having high cholesterol and seeking ways to manage it. However, their misconceptions about the sources
Cardiology
Researchers from Japan have developed a new class of dye-based magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents that may be useful in diagnosing vascular diseases. According to a study published in Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, the new contrast agent, EB-DTPA-Gd, accumulates at the site of endothelial injury, allowing for successful
Cardiology
Scientists in Norway have evaluated the utility of a filter for removal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)-induced electrocardiogram (ECG) artefacts. The researchers aimed to reduce or eliminate the detrimental "hands-off" time during CPR by removing these artefacts, which can significantly improve the defibrillation success rate. The study, conducted
Cardiology
A 53-year-old woman had undergone an aortic valve replacement with a Starr-Edwards valve 28 years prior, leading to cardiac failure, mitral stenosis, and mitral regurgitation. Subsequent reoperation replaced both mitral and aortic valves with St. Jude bileaflet mechanical prostheses, revealing a normally functioning Starr-Edwards prosthesis despite lipid infiltration. The replacement
