Cardiology

Despite prior evidence showing that those with CVD live longer if they are overweight or obese at the time of diagnosis leading to confusion, new data has shed light on why this paradox exists.

Varicose veins were rarely thought to have severe health effects, but should now be monitored closely, new evidence suggests.

This meta-analysis does not provide support for current recommendations to use omega-3 fatty acid supplements for the prevention of cardiovascular disease risk.

They were also 3 times more likely to suffer from cancer, and reported a greater rate of hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Medtronic had both its Guardian Sensor 3 CGM system and it's Resolute Onyx 2.0 mm drug-eluting stent approved by the FDA.

Study data revealed that the patients who received a 2-week course of the antibiotic observed an unexpected increase in death.

Black patients had a 62% greater chance of having experienced an ischemic stroke pre-AF diagnosis, and a 67% higher risk of having one post-AF diagnosis.

Weight from age 25 onwards has been linked to the risk of more or less heart damage, as measured by levels of the protein troponin, underscoring the importance of long-term weight control.

In a story written by Jackie MacMullan and published on ESPN.com, it was revealed the Hall of Fame basketball player Nate “Tiny” Archibald has been living with amyloidosis.

A new study identified 6 ECG features that warn of potentially fatal cardiac arrhythmia in adults presenting with syncope.

The rate comes in spite of the fact that women are more likely to report more heart attack-associated symptoms, and to have been treated for such symptoms previously, than men.

Patients taking ustekinumab showed a 19% improvement in aortic inflammation compared to placebo.

The CRL identified deficiencies related to the chemistry, manufacturing and control and flagged certain safety concerns about the concentration contained in the formula.

Migraine was associated with a higher incidence of myocardial infarction, and ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke.

The Stryker product is now cleared to be used up to 24 hours after symptom onset.

Data published in The Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases confirmed that currently-available enzyme replacement therapies are unable to reverse or stabilize the progression of Pompe disease.

The researchers only needed to correct from 30% to 50% of the cardiomyocytes to rescue the mutant phenotypes and restore near-normal function.

Is elevated Lp(a) a risk factor for ischemic stroke in persons with atrial fibrillation? Results of this ARIC analysis explain.

The approval has expanded ferumoxytol's indication to include all adults with iron deficiency anemia.

Puneet Gandotra, MD, spoke about the needs of interventional cardiology.

Vijay Singh, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon with Northwell Health, discussed the ongoing debate surrounding the use of robotics in surgery, and where the two sides stand.

Puneet Gandotra, MD, spoke about the fears and challenges that interventional cardiologists have and face every day just doing their jobs.

Physicians point to a murky history between buyers and PBMs to express doubt for the future of CVS’ acquisition of Aetna.

A review of more than 75 studies has revealed a link between persistent T cell activation and multiple risk factors for CVD.