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Framingham dementia risk score ‘appropriate’ predictor of Alzheimer’s disease in HF, AF
Variables from the Framingham Dementia Risk Score are an accurate predictor of Alzheimer’s disease or without the addition of other variables, researchers reported.
AI-based index-tagging module improves ablation performance in paroxysmal AF
An artificial intelligence-based module to help achieve more effective pulmonary vein isolation in patients undergoing catheter ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation was associated with high rates of success, researchers reported.
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ACC announces late-breaking science lineup for 2023 Scientific Session
The American College of Cardiology announced the late-breaking science lineup for its Scientific Session to be held March 4-6, 2023 in New Orleans and online.
‘Excellent’ outcomes after ablation for AF in people with HIV
In people with HIV with atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation remains a successful therapeutic option with outcomes similar to those without HIV, data from a retrospective study show.
Low household income associated with increased risk for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
A population-level study conducted by researchers in the Netherlands showed a significant association between household income and risk for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
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Early catheter-based cryoballoon ablation vs. first-line antiarrhythmic drug therapy in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome post-COVID vaccination less likely vs. infection
The odds for developing new postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome within 90 days after COVID-19 vaccination were more than five times lower compared with likelihood after SARS-CoV-2 infection, researchers reported.
Reduced aspirin use linked to lower bleeding risk among patients on warfarin
An aspirin de-implementation intervention appeared associated with reduced bleeding risk patients hospitalized with atrial fibrillation and/or venous thromboembolism and taking warfarin, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.
AED use unchanged with smartphone-dispatched responders to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Smartphone dispatch of volunteer responders for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest researchers conferred a small but not significant increase in automated external defibrillator attachment, researchers reported.
Fatty liver disease conditions ‘change the healthy heart to a failing heart’
CVD risk increases with the severity of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and both CV and liver events are “highly related” to the degree of hepatic fibrosis present, according to a speaker.
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