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Most adults unaware they have uncontrolled hypertension
A significant percentage of adults in the United States are unaware they have hypertension, according to results from a cross-sectional analysis published in JAMA Network Open.
'That criticism was justified': ABIM MOC program adapts, faces new challenges and success
The benefits and drawbacks of maintenance of certification programs are nuanced, so reform must rely on feedback from the medical community, according to experts.
Exposure to toxic metals linked to buildup of calcified coronary plaque
Exposure to toxic metals such as cadmium and tungsten was associated with increased coronary calcium progression, a significant predictor of atherosclerosis, according to data published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Popular home BP devices unable to provide accurate readings for millions due to sizing
Millions of U.S. adults may not fit within the range of arm sizes eligible for accurate readings with some of the most popular home blood pressure cuffs on the market, researchers reported.
We must make our voices heard and vote in the 2024 election
The 2024 election is one of the most consequential elections in recent history, and as physicians, we have a responsibility to vote.
FDA approves 160 cm endovascular navigation wire with 3D imaging guidance
Philips announced the FDA approved the 160 cm version of its endovascular navigation wire that uses fiber optic technology.
High life satisfaction linked to less inflammation, risk factors for heart disease
Higher levels of life satisfaction and well-being may portend lower rates of CVD due to the association between inflammatory markers and CV risk factors observed among individuals reporting lower well-being, researchers reported.
Q&A: AI transforming electrophysiology, but ‘preserving the humanism’ necessary
Few areas in medicine have been impacted by AI as much as cardiac electrophysiology. While still in early stages, it is already influencing how electrophysiologists detect disease and predict outcomes.
Burnout, withdrawal remain ‘alarmingly high’ among physicians and residents
Most physicians and residents report feelings of burnout, while stigma about receiving mental health care remains prevalent, according to a new report from The Physicians Foundation.
FDA approves expanded indication for pacing leads to include conduction pacing of LBB area
Boston Scientific announced it received FDA approval to expand the indication for its pacing leads to include conduction system pacing of the left bundle branch area when connected to a single- or dual-chamber pacemaker.
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