Arrhythmias & EP
Conference Coverage
LAA closure device shown safe in groups omitted in trials
New independent studies support safety of left atrial appendage closure devices in broad array of patient types.
Commentary
A surfing PA leads an intense beach rescue
The rescue started with the PA beginning CPR on a man he found on the beach, who was blue in the face, had some secretions around his mouth, and...
Conference Coverage
FREEDOM COVID: Full-dose anticoagulation cut mortality but missed primary endpoint
In an in-hospital anticoagulation trial, the primary COVID endpoint was missed but a survival benefit is observed.
Conference Coverage
Encouraging 3-year data for TAVR in low-risk patients: EVOLUT
The 3-year results show that low-surgical-risk patients undergoing aortic valve replacement continue to show lower rates of all-cause mortality...
From the Journals
Biomarkers linked to elevated T2D MACE risk in DECLARE-TIMI 58
A secondary DECLARE-TIMI 58 trial analysis linked two biomarkers to higher cardiovascular risks in diabetes and found a strong benefit of...
Conference Coverage
NUDGE-FLU: Electronic ‘nudges’ boost flu shot uptake in seniors
Two strategies based on electronically delivered letters or “nudges” were found to increase flu shot uptake, compared with usual care, a new study...
Conference Coverage
Old drug verapamil may have new use in type 1 diabetes
In randomized trial, the old cardiac agent slowed the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in youth with new-onset type 1 diabetes.
Feature
Two cups of coffee increase heart dangers with hypertension
Too much coffee may raise blood pressure and lead to anxiety, heart palpitations, and difficulty sleeping.
From the Journals
Silent bradycardia common on loop recorders – pacemaker needed?
Long-term rhythm monitoring in a trial revealed six times as much bradycardia as was diagnosed in a usual-care clinical setting. What are the...
Conference Coverage
Novel celery seed–derived drug may improve stroke outcomes
Patients treated with butylphthalide had fewer severe neurologic symptoms and better function 90 days after the stroke, compared with those...
From the Journals
Cardiac issues twice as likely with COVID plus high troponin
Hospitalized COVID-19 patients with high troponin levels were twice as likely to have cardiac abnormalities due to diverse causes in a large U.K....