Cardiovascular
Commotio Cordis
Commotio Cordis

It is ventricular fibrillation and sudden death caused by a blunt impact to the chest. Statements from the AHA and ACC regarding a recent case in the U.S.

September 2023

Loneliness Negatively Impacts Heart Failure Progno
Loneliness Negatively Impacts Heart Failure Prognosis

Socially isolated heart failure patients experience worse outcomes compared to those with stronger social support networks.

September 2023

Effect of Exercise Program on Atrial Fibrillation Examined in Randomized Trial

The ACTIVE-AF Randomized Controlled Trial investigates the impact of an exercise and physical activity program on patients with atrial fibrillation.

September 2023

Prematurity and Congenital Heart Disease: Review a
Prematurity and Congenital Heart Disease: Review and Future Directions

A comprehensive review addresses preterm birth, postnatal cardiac evaluation and management, surgical considerations, outcomes, and future research directions in neonates with congenital heart disease.

September 2023

Genetic Predictors of Cardiac Arrhythmia and Coexi
Genetic Predictors of Cardiac Arrhythmia and Coexisting Comorbidity Unveiled

Cross-ancestry genome-wide analysis reveals insights into the biology of atrial fibrillation and enables prediction of cardioembolic risk.

September 2023

Utility of Digoxin in Heart Failure
Utility of Digoxin in Heart Failure

The use of digoxin was associated with lower mortality and morbidity in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), but with higher mortality and morbidity in patients without AF

September 2023

Prevalence of Secondary Hypertension in Young Adul
Prevalence of Secondary Hypertension in Young Adults Investigated

Study examines prevalence of secondary hypertension among previously healthy young adults diagnosed in outpatient settings.

September 2023

Extreme Temperatures Linked to Cardiovascular Deat
Extreme Temperatures Linked to Cardiovascular Deaths

Both extremely hot and cold temperatures contribute to an increased risk of cardiovascular deaths, highlighting the need for climate-sensitive health interventions.

August 2023

Vascular Inflammation: Acute Coronary Syndrome vs.
Vascular Inflammation: Acute Coronary Syndrome vs. Stable Angina

Inflammation may be a key factor in acute coronary syndrome (ACS)

August 2023

Intervention Strategies Improve Outcomes in Acute
Intervention Strategies Improve Outcomes in Acute Heart Failure

Hospital-based interventions aimed at supporting clinical decision-making and facilitating rapid follow-up lead to reduced mortality risk among patients with acute heart failure.

August 2023