Cardiology

Anti-CGRP monoclonal antibodies for migraine prevention were not linked to increased cardiovascular risk, per a Medicare study, addressing earlier safety concerns.

A cohort study with 14 years of follow-up found monogenic and polygenic mechanisms influencing LDL-C and incident T2D risk inversely associated.

AHN's specialized Shock Team at Allegheny General Hospital works to fight against cardiogenic shock.

Subjective poor sleep quality is tied to greater systolic blood pressure in adults ≤ 49 years with optimal sleep duration, compared with adults ≥ 50 years.

Nearly half of patients with acute coronary syndrome in a single-center analysis exhibited iron deficiency, with anemia linked to a greater impact on mortality.

Aspirin avoidance remained safe and did not increase thrombosis risk after LVAD implantation in patients with a history of atherosclerotic vascular conditions.

Submission of the supplemental NDA was based on positive findings from the FINEARTS-HF trial investigating finerenone for heart failure with an LVEF ≥40%.

An economic analysis highlights a cardiovascular polypill's potential to lower healthcare costs and address income-based health disparities.

Variations in apoB concentration among Hispanic or Latino populations could provide important implications for apoB use in cardiovascular risk assessment.

A study found that the protein ADM significantly mediates loneliness' link to cardiovascular disease, stroke, dementia, and mortality, emphasizing loneliness’ health risks.

Higher levels of small-particle HDL were linked with greater gray matter volume and higher cognitive capacity among middle-aged adults.

Potassium nitrate increased blood nitric oxide metabolites but showed no improvement in exercise tolerance or quality of life in a population with HFpEF.

A list recapping our most popular endocrinology coverage from the past year.

To celebrate the close of 2024, we're recapping the 10 most popular approval articles across the HCPLive Network of brands.

From groundbreaking therapies to ethical dilemmas, HCPLive’s top podcasts of 2024 delivered expert insights and human stories across medicine.

We spotlight 5 impactful regulatory decisions scheduled to occur during the first quarter of 2025.

This listicle highlights 5 major approvals and 5 trial updates in cardiovascular care from 2024.

Erin Michos, MD examines unique HFpEF mechanisms for women and implications for sex-specific treatment.

A propensity score-matched study from ASH 2024 suggests GLP-1 RA use reduced VTE risk in type 2 diabetes.

A look into how SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 RAs, and nsMRAs have redefined the management of cardio-kidney-metabolic diseases.

Phase 1/2 data prompted the RMAT designation for HLHS shortly after Mesoblast announced positive phase 3 data for HFrEF.

Greg Duck, PA-C shared insights from his CAPP 2024 presentation on tailoring medical management and effective treatment of methamphetamine-induced cardiomyopathy.

An overview and landing page for future installments from HCPLive's 8th annual This Year in Medicine Series.

Bob Ross, PA-C, shares expert insights on early PAD detection, updated guidelines, and practical tools to improve vascular health outcomes from CAPP 2024.

Our Cardiology Month in Review for November 2024 spotlights the approval of acoramidis and top content from AHA 2024.

David G. Armstrong, DPM, PhD, and Michael S. Conte, MD discuss Phase 2 results on anatomically directed lower extremity gene therapy for ulcer healing.

Amgen’s MariTide achieved up to 20% average weight loss at 52 weeks without hitting a plateau in individuals with obesity or overweight.

The FDA set the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date for the investigational RNAi therapeutic as March 23, 2025.

With approval, acoramaidis becomes the first agent with a label specifying near-complete stabilization of TTR.

Birgit Vogel, MD discusses racial inequities and geographic variations in peripheral artery disease care in the United States.