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MDedge Cardiocast

MDedge Cardiocast is the weekly news podcast from Cardiology News hosted by interventional cardiologist Jim Dwyer, MD. Subscribe now.

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Aug 30, 2019

This week in cardiology:

  1. PCSK9 inhibition cuts events in very-high-risk groups
    ODYSSEY OUTCOMES analyses peg prior CABG and polyvascular disease as targets for alirocumab.
  2. Cardiovascular cost of smoking may last up to 25 years
    Past smokers face an elevated cardiovascular risk for up to 25 years after they quit.


Aug 23, 2019

  1. TAVR valves now FDA approved for low-risk patients
    The FDA's decision will expand TAVR access to younger, healthier patients.
  2. FDA approves baroreflex activation for advanced HF
    A phase 4 trial will investigate impact on hospitalizations and mortality.
  3. Top line results: Dapagliflozin meets primary endpiont...


Aug 16, 2019

The top news in cardiology:
 
  1. Midlife hypertension linked to dementia risk

Elevated blood pressure in midlife is associated with risk of subsequent dementia, but whether the risk is treatable is unclear.

  1. Ambulatory BP slightly better than in-office measures for predicting cardiovascular outcomes

It’s probably...


Aug 9, 2019

The top stories in cardiology:

  1. Artificial intelligence technology meets AFib detection
    An AI-enabled ECG model suggests clinical implications for early identification of atrial fibrillation.
  2. Older patients who stop statins may be increasing their cardiovascular risk
    Discontinuation of statins was associated with an...


Aug 2, 2019

The top news in cardiology:

  1. Meeting just 2 of 7 ‘simple’ goals lowers HF risk
    American Heart Association recommendations seem to lower risk even if only a couple of the 'Simple 7' are mastered.

  2. Increased cardiovascular risk seen early on with testosterone replacement therapy
    Testosterone replacement therapy for...