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Senior Medical Journalist and Associate News Editor for TCTMD •
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New Cardiology Board Shot Down by ABMS
Jeffrey Kuvin, chair of the proposed board, said “we are deeply disappointed” with the decision.
https://www.tctmd.com/news/new-cardiology-board-shot-down-abms
9 months ago
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Q&A: Wayne Batchelor Reflects on the State of Medical Research Early in the Second Trump Term
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Q&A: Wayne Batchelor Reflects on the State of Medical Research Early in the Second Trump Term
Q&A: Wayne Batchelor Reflects on the State of Medical Research Early in the Second Trump Term
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Fri, 02/07/2025 - 15:01 Todd Neale TCTMD spoke with Batchelor about how executive orders on DEI and federal funding are impacting the…
https://www.tctmd.com/news/qa-wayne-batchelor-reflects-state-medical-research-early-second-trump-term?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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"A lot of investigators are very afraid right now, in that this is truly without precedent—how this [presidential] transition handled the nation’s scientists, and medical scientists in particular,"
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Early Actions by Trump Administration Sow Uncertainty for CV Research
The immediate impact for the medical sciences is unclear, but the symbolism is “very chilling,” one commentator says.
https://www.tctmd.com/news/early-actions-trump-administration-sow-uncertainty-cv-research
10 months ago
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Societies Update Appropriate Use Criteria for Cardiac Implantable Devices
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Societies Update Appropriate Use Criteria for Cardiac Implantable Devices
Societies Update Appropriate Use Criteria for Cardiac Implantable Devices
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Thu, 01/23/2025 - 16:07 Todd Neale Much has changed since the 2013 document came out, with new information on pacing devices, techniques, and more.
https://www.tctmd.com/news/societies-update-appropriate-use-criteria-cardiac-implantable-devices?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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10 months ago
Grateful to tctmd for this nice summary of our work! High BP While Lying Down Signals Future CVD Risk
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High BP While Lying Down Signals Future CVD Risk
It’s not yet time to abandon seated BP measurements, but taking a look at supine readings may provide enhanced risk assessments.
https://www.tctmd.com/news/high-bp-while-lying-down-signals-future-cvd-risk
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J&J Halts Varipulse Pulsed-Field Ablation Cases in the US
The temporary pause will allow the company to investigate four neurovascular events seen in an external validation study.
https://www.tctmd.com/news/jj-halts-varipulse-pulsed-field-ablation-cases-us
11 months ago
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All Eyes on PCI—Should Patients’ Family Members Watch Cases?
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All Eyes on PCI—Should Patients’ Family Members Watch Cases?
All Eyes on PCI—Should Patients’ Family Members Watch Cases?
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Thu, 12/19/2024 - 11:53 Whether it’s in the cath lab or during a live case, having relatives present can lead to extra anxiety and impact care, operators say.
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BMJ Investigation Revives Questions About PLATO, Ticagrelor
PLATO investigators dismiss the paper as nothing new, but some clinicians say that, after 15 years, it’s hard not to have doubts.
https://www.tctmd.com/news/bmj-investigation-revives-questions-about-plato-ticagrelor
11 months ago
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, as well as Ajay Kirtane and David Kandzari, for their help with this one
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Reimbursement Issues Seem to Be Holding Renal Denervation Back
Many centers are not yet performing the procedure, but some financial relief is on the way in the new year.
https://www.tctmd.com/news/reimbursement-issues-seem-be-holding-renal-denervation-back
11 months ago
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Formulations of hormone therapies and diverse effects on the risk of CVDs
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CVD Risks Vary by Type of Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy
Venous thromboembolism is a risk with several contemporary HRT formulations, consistent with earlier data.
https://www.tctmd.com/news/cvd-risks-vary-type-menopausal-hormone-replacement-therapy
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Tirzepatide Bests Semaglutide for Weight Loss: SURMOUNT-5 Topline Results
Patients lost an average of 20.2% of their weight with tirzepatide over 72 weeks versus 13.7% with semaglutide.
https://www.tctmd.com/news/tirzepatide-bests-semaglutide-weight-loss-surmount-5-topline-results
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A recent TCTMD feature story delves into the underuse of GDMT for patients with HFrEF. As
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explains, “these are lifesaving, disease-modifying therapies, and our patients need rapid access to them.” Full story here:
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These two trials are "steps forward,"
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says. "They’re helpful in improving our knowledge of the treatment of persistent A-fib, which is definitely an area where we need to improve our knowledge."
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Two Trials Provide Insights Into Catheter Ablation Options for Persistent AF
There remains a need to identify patients who will derive benefits from adjunctive techniques on top of pulmonary vein isolation.
https://www.tctmd.com/news/two-trials-provide-insights-catheter-ablation-options-persistent-af
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No Big Jumps in Smartwatch Accuracy for AF Detection Over Time
The lack of a significant decline in inconclusive readings across devices suggests improvements are needed in the algorithms.
https://www.tctmd.com/news/no-big-jumps-smartwatch-accuracy-af-detection-over-time
about 1 year ago
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“Echocardiography is the ideal place to use AI,” comments David Ouyang. At
#AHA24
, two new studies added further evidence in support of AI’s potential to transform the echocardiology landscape. For all the details on the study presentations:
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AI Poised to Change the Landscape of Echocardiography
Two studies presented at AHA show the capacity of AI to improve sonographer accuracy, consistency, and workflow.
https://tctmd.com/news/ai-poised-change-landscape-echocardiography
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Nice coverage of SUMMIT
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Well-executed trial; large benefit w tirzepatide in HFpEF + obesity Note sample size modest (731) & modest number of events (92)
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SUMMIT: Tirzepatide a ‘Huge Win’ for HFpEF Patients With Obesity
HF specialists agree these drugs will be key tools in fighting the obesity-related HFpEF epidemic. Hurdles and questions remain.
https://www.tctmd.com/news/summit-tirzepatide-huge-win-hfpef-patients-obesity
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TCTMD is finally here 🦋
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Thx
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@toddneale.bsky.social
et al for your support.
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Interesting study report on association between heat disorders and atrial arrhythmia
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Extreme Heat Seems to Spark More Atrial Arrhythmias in
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implantable electronic devices patient
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Extreme Heat Seems to Spark More Atrial Arrhythmias in IED Patients
Though the results aren’t definitive, it’s not premature to suggest high-risk individuals take shelter on very hot days.
https://www.tctmd.com/news/extreme-heat-seems-spark-more-atrial-arrhythmias-ied-patients
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