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February 24, 2025
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Hemodiafiltration improves on cardiovascular, overall survival vs. high-flux hemodialysis

Hemodiafiltration improves on cardiovascular, overall survival vs. high-flux hemodialysis

Hemodiafiltration may be associated with better cardiovascular and overall survival vs. high-flux hemodialysis for patients on dialysis, according to a European Renal Association consensus statement.

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December 09, 2024
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Top in cardiology: Sudden cardiac death among athletes; bystander CPR improves outcomes

Top in cardiology: Sudden cardiac death among athletes; bystander CPR improves outcomes

Sudden cardiac death is the main cause of medical death among recreational and professional athletes and remains a public health issue, according to a review published in The Lancet.

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December 02, 2024
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Q&A: ‘We can do better’ preventing, managing sudden cardiac death among US athletes

Q&A: ‘We can do better’ preventing, managing sudden cardiac death among US athletes

Sudden cardiac death among athletes, both recreational and master level, remains a public health issue, disparately affecting players of certain sports and athlete demographics, researchers reported.

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July 08, 2024
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At Issue: ECG screening as part of the pre-participation exam for young athletes

At Issue: ECG screening as part of the pre-participation exam for young athletes

Pre-participation screening, particularly whether an ECG should be included as part of a pre-participation exam for young athletes, is one of the most widely debated topics in sports cardiology.

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June 05, 2024
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Sports cardiology roundup from ACC 2024: Return to play, occupational risks among hot topics

Sports cardiology roundup from ACC 2024: Return to play, occupational risks among hot topics

Return-to-play considerations and CVD risks of people who perform under life-threatening conditions were among the key sports cardiology topics at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session in April in Atlanta.

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June 03, 2024
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Top in cardiology: Link between heart health and age; sudden cardiac death among athletes

Top in cardiology: Link between heart health and age; sudden cardiac death among athletes

People who adhere to a heart-healthy lifestyle experience cardiovascular health benefits that may partially be due to the effect of this lifestyle on biological age, according to an analysis in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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May 28, 2024
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Cause, circumstance of sudden cardiac death in athletes vary by race

Cause, circumstance of sudden cardiac death in athletes vary by race

A structurally normal heart was the most common finding among athletes who experienced sudden cardiac death, but the cause and circumstance of death varied significantly by the athletes’ race, researchers reported.

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May 22, 2024
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Active cancer treatment linked to increased risk for sudden cardiac arrest

Active cancer treatment linked to increased risk for sudden cardiac arrest

Active cancer treatment is associated with increased risk for sudden cardiac death, especially among patients younger than 74 years old and those with a history of heart failure, results from a retrospective study showed.

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May 21, 2024
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Leadless pacing-defibrillator system safe, effective at 6 months: MODULAR ATP

Leadless pacing-defibrillator system safe, effective at 6 months: MODULAR ATP

A system including a leadless pacemaker and a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator that wirelessly communicate with each other was safe in patients at risk for fatal ventricular arrhythmias at 6 months, researchers reported.

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May 20, 2024
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HRS: Return-to-play decision for athletes with arrhythmias should be individualized

HRS: Return-to-play decision for athletes with arrhythmias should be individualized

For athletes with arrhythmias, the return-to-play decision should be individualized based on appropriate risk assessment and treatment and the shared decision-making process should be used, according to a new expert statement.

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