Cardiology Today Current Issue

The following articles appeared in the print edition of Cardiology Today.

Table of Contents

• Field of cardio-oncology opens new pathways for consultation, collaboration, care Erik Swain
• A paradigm shift in BP management: Results of SPRINT and other recent trials
• FDA approves expanded indication trial for self-expanding TAVR system
• FDA panel suggests requirements for approval, further study of leadless pacemakers
• First MR-conditional CRT-D receives FDA approval
• Women experience different MI causes, symptoms than men
• ACC council: Even small amounts of exercise lower CVD risk
• ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers yield similar efficacy, safety in patients without HF
• Acute CV events during endurance races rare, but unpredictable
• AF may worsen mortality outcomes in patients undergoing TAVR
• Bariatric surgery reduces diabetes, myocardial infarction risks
• Bariatric surgery reduces rate of HF exacerbation
• Bradycardia does not increase risk for incident CVD, mortality
• CABG-related bleeding complications in ACS higher with clopidogrel vs. ticagrelor
• CAC analysis on standard chest CT accurately predicts mortality risk
• Cangrelor benefits women undergoing PCI as equally as men
• CKD increases risk for MACE, death in women undergoing PCI with DES
• Combat injury severity linked to elevated risk for hypertension, CAD, diabetes, CKD
• CRYSTAL AF: Insertable cardiac monitor superior for AF detection at 3 years
• CV risk factors increase mortality in patients with dementia
• CVD mortality risk increasing for US adults with HIV
• Despite low use, transradial access yields less bleeding than transfemoral access in rescue PCI
• Diet, aerobic training improve exercise tolerance in patients with HFpEF
• Echocardiography may be underutilized during critical CV hospitalizations
• Expert consensus panel issues recommendations on sutureless, rapid deployment valves for surgical AVR
• GHOST-CTO: Bioresorbable scaffolds yield lower success rates than DES for CTO PCI
• Higher exercise capacity may reduce mortality risk after first MI
• In patients with HF, low levels of vitamin D associated with depressive symptoms
• Influenza increases risk for AF
• Long-term niacin therapy may raise risk for new-onset diabetes
• Low-dose chlorthalidone superior to low-dose hydrochlorothiazide for sustained BP lowering
• Lower 30-day mortality risk, higher readmission rates for acute MI, HF across VA hospitals
• Metabolic syndrome severity decreasing among US adolescents
• Novel annuloplasty device feasible for treatment of functional mitral regurgitation
• One in eight patients require repeat catheter ablation for AF within 1 year
• Prehypertension in late pregnancy increases risk for adverse fetal outcomes
• Quality improvement interventions may reduce inappropriate cardiac imaging
• Radiofrequency catheter ablation improves long-term outcomes in patients with ventricular tachycardia
• Recent asthma may confer elevated risk for AAA development, rupture
• Regular caffeine consumption unlikely to lead to changes in heart rhythm
• Repatha shows promise for LDL reduction in type 2 diabetes
• Six founder mutations contribute to sudden cardiac arrest
• Sleep-disordered breathing common in patients with chronic HF
• Societies issue recommendations for diagnostic imaging in ED for chest pain
• Societies release consensus statement on ICD programming, testing
• StAR: Text message reminders may help adults lower BP
• Study identifies relationship between HFpEF, microvascular dysfunction
• Women with hypertension, physically demanding jobs at elevated risk for ischemic heart disease
• Statin therapy reduces MACE, mortality in asymptomatic PAD
• CDC: Abnormal cholesterol levels found among 1 in 5 US children, teens
• Medicare will cover LAA closure device
• National Wear Red Day increases awareness of women's heart health
• New study will evaluate effect of workplace lifestyle intervention on CV risk factors
• Lifestyle therapies to decrease atherogenic cholesterol and promote CV health: A summary of recent recommendations Geeta Sikand, MA, RDN, FAND, CLS, CDE, FNLA; Ralph LaForge, MSc, CLS, FNLA; Carol Kirkpatrick, PhD, RDN, LDN, CLS, FNLA
• ACT I: Stenting noninferior to endarterectomy for asymptomatic carotid stenosis
• CREST: Long-term outcomes similar after carotid stenting, endarterectomy
• Endovascular therapy after ischemic stroke reduces costs
• Enhanced, prolonged monitoring increases AF detection in patients with stroke
• IRIS: Pioglitazone lowers risk for CV events after ischemic stroke, TIA
• Occupational hazards for interventionalists include radiation exposure, musculoskeletal injury
• PACUBA: DEB effective for in-stent restenosis in SFA
• Peripheral application of bioabsorbable structures shows promise
• Poor air quality linked to increased stroke risk
• Pregnancy at older age may increase risk for future stroke
• VIDEO: Lack of high-sensitivity troponin assay availability creates disconnect between guidelines
• VIDEO: Medical management after thrombectomy, IV tPA similar in acute ischemic stroke
• VIDEO: New prevention research buoys field in fight against CHD
• VIDEO: SPRINT results show promise in treatment of hypertension, high BP
• The potential of reversal agents for target-specific oral anticoagulants Amanda M. Morrill, PharmD, BCPS; Kristine C. Willett, PharmD, FASHP
• Trial Scorecard: CRYSTAL AF
• Trial Scorecard: CYCLE
• Trial Scorecard: Euro-CCAD
• Trial Scorecard: PACUBA
• Trial Scorecard: RIDDLE-NSTEMI
• Trial Scorecard: SchlaHF
• Trial Scorecard: StAR
• Trial Scorecard: THERMOCOOL VT