# Advanced Heart and Vascular Medicine > fostering an effective physician/patient relationship ## Posts - [People with sensitive personalities more likely to experience mental health problems, analysis indicates](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5542): Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New research, led by Queen Mary University and published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science, has revealed that highly sensitive people (HSP) are more likely to experience mental health problems compared to individuals who are less sensitive. Findings suggest that these individuals could benefit more from interventions such as mindfulness and - [Global study finds heart failure drug spironolactone fails to lower cardiovascular risk in dialysis patients](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5538): Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A large international study has found that spironolactone, a medication for high blood pressure and heart failure, does not reduce the risk of heart-related death or hospitalizations in people with kidney failure receiving dialysis, despite earlier smaller studies suggesting benefit. The findings are published in The Lancet and were presented at - [Experts recommend SGLT-2 and GLP-1 only for adults at moderate to high risk of heart and kidney problems](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5540): Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain SGLT-2 inhibitor and GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs should be used in all or almost all adults with type 2 diabetes at higher risk of cardiovascular and kidney complications, and in the majority of adults at moderate risk of complications, says a panel of international experts in The BMJ. But for those - [Widely available imaging technique can improve monitoring and treatment of atherosclerosis](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5536): CT and 18FDG-PET images show atherosclerotic activity in the abdominal aorta of pigs. The top two rows show anatomical CT images overlaid with a metabolic signal (18FDG), revealing active plaque metabolism. The bottom panels show cross-sectional images, including high-magnification views of the aortas. 18FDG uptake is low in healthy pigs (left), increases with untreated atherosclerosis - [In Utero Treatment for Brain Birth Defect Feasible, Promising](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5534): MedPage Today) -- In utero embolization of high-risk vein of Galen malformation (VOGM) was feasible for fetuses, early results from a single-center intervention study showed. Five of the seven attempts at this procedure successfully blocked off... - [Treatment for obstructive sleep apnea lowers heart risk for some patients, increases risk for others](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5532): Illustration of obstruction of ventilation. Credit: Habib M’henni / public domain Recent findings suggest that a personalized approach to recommending CPAP machines to patients with obstructive sleep apnea may decrease adverse cardiovascular events. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), where blockages in the airways cause breathing to uncontrollably stop and start during sleep, is a common sleep-related - [This Test Tells You More About Your Heart Attack Risk](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5530): Coronary artery calcium scans can offer a more precise estimate of a patient’s chances for major cardiac events. Some cardiologists say it remains underused... - [Texts about healthier eating may help prevent childhood obesity](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5528): Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain According to recent estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in five children in the United States is affected by obesity. Research has shown obesity often begins in infancy, emphasizing the need for early intervention strategies to prevent long-term health consequences such as cardiovascular disease. A study - [Lifestyle Interventions Should Not be Replaced by GLP-1s](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5526): MedPage Today) -- Recent guidelines from the American College of Cardiology risk becoming shorthand for the notion that lifestyle does not have primary importance for overall health. The lay press seems to love this angle, publishing headlines... - [Common type 2 diabetes drugs compared—study finds higher cardiovascular risk for glipizide](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5524): Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research from investigators at Mass General Brigham suggests that a commonly used type 2 diabetes medication is linked to a higher rate of heart-related conditions compared to medications that hit other targets. The study examined nationwide data from nearly 50,000 patients treated with different sulfonylureas and found that glipizide—the most - [Exercise Adherence Support Boosts Vertebral Fracture Rehab](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5523): TOPLINE: A tailored exercise adherence intervention integrated into physiotherapy rehabilitation enhanced mobility outcomes in people with vertebral fragility fractures. At 12 months, participants who received adherence support demonstrated better functional mobility and exercise capacity than those who received standard rehabilitation. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a randomised controlled trial to evaluate whether adding a tailored... - [Multilevel Intervention Increased HPV Vaccination for Most Children](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5521): MedPage Today) -- A multilevel intervention involving parent nudges and clinician reports increased human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for most children, though not for some of the most marginalized, a post hoc analysis of a cluster randomized... - [Circadian disruption by night light linked to multiple cardiovascular outcomes](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5519): Credit: AI-generated image Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute researchers, along with colleagues in the UK and U.S., have linked brighter night-time light exposure to elevated risks of five major cardiovascular diseases. Circadian rhythms govern fluctuations in blood pressure, heart rate, platelet activation, hormone secretion, and glucose metabolism. Long-term disruption of those rhythms in animal - [Rapid Sequence Intubation Boosts First-Pass Success](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5518): TOPLINE: In a US study of patients without cardiac arrest who required prehospital intubation, rapid sequence intubation (RSI), involving the use of a sedative and paralytic, was associated with increased odds of first-pass success compared with intubation without medication. METHODOLOGY: Researchers performed a retrospective observational analysis using the 2022 Emergency Services Organization Data Collaborative dataset - [Actor Shefali Jariwala dies of cardiac arrest at 42](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5515): Actor Shefali Jariwala dies of cardiac arrest at... - [Cardiovascular Risk Not Key in Presurgical Med Management](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5517): TOPLINE: The STOP-or-NOT study of patients undergoing major noncardiac surgery found no difference in the postoperative risk for death or major complications in those who continued or discontinued treatment with renin-angiotensin system inhibitors (RASi) prior to the procedure. A new post hoc analysis of the randomized controlled trial found stratification of preoperative cardiovascular risk does - [Early intervention changes trajectory for depressed preschoolers](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5513): An approach to treating childhood depression, developed by researchers at WashU Medicine, involves therapists coaching caregivers in helping to build a nurturing and supportive environment for the child. This specialized therapy leads to long-term remission and other benefits, according to a new study. Credit: Sara Moser/WashU Medicine Depression affects 1–2% of children younger than 13 - [Motor Function, Cardiac Outcomes Improve With Gene Therapy in Pompe's Disease](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5511): MedPage Today) -- Children with infantile-onset Pompe's disease experienced motor function and cardiac improvements after receiving an adeno-associated virus serotype 9 (AAV9)-mediated gene therapy, a pilot study showed. Among four pediatric... - [A 2-Hour Epinephrine Watch Is Safe in Kids with Anaphylaxis](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5510): TOPLINE: A multicenter study found that a 2-hour monitoring period was sufficient for most children who presented to the emergency department with an acute allergic reaction treated with epinephrine. However, children with cardiac involvement needed 4 hours of monitoring, but the risk of repeat dosing beyond this period was low... - [Cannabis use linked to doubled risk of cardiovascular disease death](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5508): Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Cannabis use is linked to a doubling in the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, with significantly heightened risks of having a stroke or acute coronary syndrome—sudden reduced or blocked blood flow to the heart—finds a pooled analysis of real-world data, published online in the journal Heart. The authors of a - [COVID Shot in the First Trimester Not Tied to Birth Defects](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5507): TOPLINE: Compared with unvaccinated pregnant women, those who had received an mRNA COVID vaccine in the first trimester did not have a significantly increased risk for major congenital malformations. However, potential links to specific birth defects, such as cardiac anomalies, could not be ruled out. METHODOLOGY: Researchers in Germany conducted a prospective cohort study to - [Early Smartphone-Activated Bystander CPR Can Boost Survival](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5506): An app that alerts bystanders trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a nearby out-of-hospital cardiac arrest can increase survival if volunteer responders arrive before emergency medical services (EMS), according to an Australian study. The analysis of more than 9000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in Victoria, published in the Medical Journal of Australia... - [Cardiac Risk Warning for Lamotrigine Challenged](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5505): Real-world data from two new studies showed no increased risk for cardiac issues in older adults with epilepsy taking the antiseizure medication (ASM) lamotrigine (Lamictal) vs levetiracetam. The findings add to growing evidence that may eventually lead the FDA to reconsider its current cardiac safety warning... - [New Guidelines Shift Diabetes Care Toward Behavior](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5504): New guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes include tools clinicians can use to help patients stick to lifestyle interventions. The guidelines, released on June 10 by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), largely mirror lifestyle guidelines by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) but add specifics about how clinicians can help - [At-home 'foot-recognition' AI scanner can prevent heart failure hospitalizations](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5502): Credit: British Heart Foundation A home device that scans someone's feet as soon as they get out of bed in the morning could keep people with heart failure out of hospital, according to research presented Tuesday at the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester. More than a million people in the U.K. have heart failure - [Women less likely to receive treatment for deadly heart condition](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5500): Forest plot showing adjusted hazard ratios for referral to secondary cardiology/cardiac surgery services and aortic valve intervention where the reference group for ethnic groups is the white group, males for females and Index of multiple deprivation (IMD) is level 1 (most affluent group). Credit: British Heart Foundation Women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, and those - [Increasing numbers of US adults don't know they have diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5498): Credit: Antoni Shkraba Studio from Pexels In a new report published in JAMA Cardiology, health policy experts at the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have shown that many US adults are unaware they have high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol—three major risk - [P2Y12 drugs may be better than aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke in patients with coronary artery disease](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5496): Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Giving a P2Y12 inhibitor anti-clotting drug to patients with coronary artery disease is associated with lower rates of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke compared with traditional aspirin, with no increased risk of major bleeding, finds a study published by The BMJ. P2Y12 inhibitors are often given to patients alongside aspirin - [Alzheimer's Drug Pipeline; Dementia Risk and Diet; GLP-1s for Stroke Prevention](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5494): MedPage Today) -- With 182 trials and 138 novel drugs, the 2025 Alzheimer's disease drug pipeline has more activity than it did in 2024, an analysis showed. (Alzheimer's & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions) People... - [Alternative Endpoints in Phase III Trials Don't Always Mean Boosts to OS, QOL](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5492): MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Late-phase trials that showed superiority for an experimental intervention on a surrogate endpoint did not necessarily lead to improvements in overall survival (OS) or quality of life (QOL), according to a meta-epidemiologic... - [Higher-Than-Usual Number of Cardiovascular Deaths Part of COVID's Larger Picture](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5490): MedPage Today) -- Cardiovascular mortality has been higher than usual since the COVID-19 pandemic, data from Massachusetts suggested. Records from the state showed that the observed number of cardiac deaths in 2020 was 16% higher than expected... - [Breast Implants Linked to Unexpected Cardiac Risks in Women](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5489): Silicone breast implants were introduced in the 1960s and have since gained popularity as staples in plastic surgery for aesthetic and reconstructive purposes. Health concerns related to breast implants have sparked intense debate due to inconclusive evidence regarding long-term outcomes. A significant challenge lies in the absence of reliable population-based estimates of implant prevalence rates - [Panel recommends statins for adults with HIV at risk for cardiovascular disease](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5487): Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In February 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Panel for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents with HIV (ARV Guidelines Panel), in collaboration with the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association (AHA), and the HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA), developed statin therapy recommendations - [Study provides a window into public perceptions about technological treatment options for brain conditions](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5485): Graphical abstract. Credit: Device (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.device.2025.100804 Given the rise in brain-based conditions and the growing development and investment in neurotechnologies to target them, it is important to understand how the public views these interventions and whether they would be willing to use them. To explore this, researchers conducted a survey of over 1,000 U.S. - [Paravertebral Blocks Cut Opioid Use After Peds Heart Surgery](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5482): TOPLINE: In children undergoing cardiac surgery by thoracotomy, paravertebral blocks with ropivacaine reduced opioid consumption by nearly half within 24 hours after surgery compared with local anesthetic, while also reducing pain scores at 6 and 12 hours after the operation. However, the approach did not speed recovery from the procedure... - [Prasugrel Strategy Rolls Short DAPT and De-Escalation Into One](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5483): MedPage Today) -- In acute coronary syndrome (ACS), a prasugrel (Effient)-based antiplatelet regimen passed muster for reducing bleeding without compromising ischemic protection after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). 4D-ACS trial investigators... - [Trump retira servicios sociales de Medicaid, y pone en peligro la nutrición y la alimentación](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5480): Sin hogar ni alimentos saludables, las personas corren el riesgo de enfermarse más, quedarse sin hogar y experimentar aún más dificultades para controlar afecciones crónicas como la diabetes y las enfermedades cardíacas... - [No cardiac safety concerns reported with a pharmaceutically manufactured cannabidiol formulation](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5478): A pharmaceutically produced cannabidiol formulation had a good overall safety profile, including cardiac safety, according to research presented at Heart Failure 2025... - [New Weight Loss Options Improve Cardiac Health](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5477): Weight gain can lead to high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and dyslipidemia, a metabolic disorder of abnormal lipids. As the body gets bigger, cardiac changes occur and the left ventricle — the heart’s main pumping chamber — enlarges too. The ventricle thickens and it can be more difficult to pump blood effectively... - [Medicaid Payments Barely Keep Hospital Mental Health Units Afloat. Federal Cuts Could Sink Them.](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5475): Patients seeking mental health care are more likely to be on Medicaid than patients in more profitable areas of care, such as cancer or cardiac treatment... - [Lab-on-a-chip devices offer home tests for stress and cardiac issues](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5471): University of Cincinnati engineers have created a new device to help doctors diagnose depression and anxiety... - [One Bariatric Surgery Procedure Better for the Heart?](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5473): MedPage Today) -- People who underwent gastric bypass had lower rates of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) than those who had sleeve gastrectomy, a cohort study found. Among nearly 40,000 bariatric surgery patients, MACE occurred in 1.9% of... - [Foot traffic can predict COVID-19 spread in New York City neighborhoods](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5469): Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study published in the journal PLOS Computational Biology reveals how foot traffic data from mobile devices can enhance neighborhood-level COVID-19 forecasts in New York City. The research, led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Dalian University of Technology, provides a novel approach to predicting - [Physician-led online nutrition intervention program is successful at improving health for patients with type 2 diabetes](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5467): Credit: Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels An online physician-led plant-based nutrition intervention program for patients with type 2 diabetes is practical, cost-effective, and successful at improving patient health, finds a new study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. The program led to reductions in diabetes medications, body - [Shingles vaccine lowers the risk of heart disease for up to eight years, study finds](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5465): Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain People who are given a vaccine for shingles have a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure, and coronary heart disease, according to a study of more than a million people published in the European Heart Journal. The protective effect of the vaccine lasts for up to eight - [Skin-to-skin contact improves breastfeeding but not cognitive outcomes in very preterm infants: Clinical trial](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5463): Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Researchers led by the Trondheim University Hospital in Norway report that two hours of immediate skin-to-skin contact between mothers and very preterm infants after birth does not improve cognitive, motor, or language development by age 2 to 3 years. Infants receiving the intervention did show significantly improved breastfeeding outcomes. Very preterm - [Which Pressor Works Best for Pediatric Septic Shock?](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5460): TOPLINE: In children with septic shock without known cardiac dysfunction, initial treatment with norepinephrine was associated with a lower 30-day mortality but similar rates of major adverse kidney events by 30 days (MAKE30) compared with epinephrine, a study reported. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a single-center, retrospective cohort study of 231 patient encounters (median age... - [Fast Action From Bystanders Can Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival. Many Don’t Know What To Do.](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5461): In 9 of 10 cases, a person in cardiac arrest will die because help doesn’t arrive quickly enough. With CPR and, possibly, a shock from an automated external defibrillator, survival odds double. But Americans lack confidence and know-how to handle these interventions... - [Risk-factor changes could prevent the majority of sudden cardiac arrests](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5456): A new study identifying 56 non-clinical risk factors associated with sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), spanning lifestyle, physical measures, psychosocial factors, socioeconomic status, and the local environment, offers compelling evidence that improving these unfavorable profiles could prevent up to 63% of SCA cases... - [Non-Ablative Intervention for BPH/LUTS Reduces Symptoms With Low Retreatment Rate](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5458): MedPage Today) -- LAS VEGAS -- A novel, non-ablative intervention for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) produced rapid, durable symptom relief with no adverse effect on sexual function, long-term results from prospective study showed. Five... - [What Common Intervention Reduced Dementia Risk?](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5454): MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz... - [Gut Toxin to Blame for Early-Onset CRCs? CDC's Hepatitis Lab Axed; IBS Interventions](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5452): MedPage Today) -- The rise of early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) may be associated with mutational signatures left from childhood exposure to colibactin-producing bacteria. (Nature) Results of a survey suggested that stigma and discrimination... - [5 Risk Factors at 50 Can Steal a Decade of Life](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5449): Five classic risk factors for cardiovascular disease — high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, and smoking — at age 50 can reduce life expectancy by more than 10 years. This is the conclusion of an international study led by German researchers and presented at the 2025 American College of Cardiology Scientific Session... - [Is Trump Getting Guideline-Recommended Care for Cardiac Risk?](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5450): MedPage Today) -- After findings from President Trump's annual physical exam were released last week, observers were struck by the persistent aspirin use recorded in the doctor's report. Trump, 78, has no apparent history of cardiovascular disease... - [Addressing risk factors during teen years can prevent heart-related issues in adulthood, report suggests](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5447): Credit: CC0 Public Domain Too often, young people in the U.S. just on the threshold of adulthood face cardiovascular challenges. By the time they're 18, many teenagers will have heart disease risk factors such as obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes. Some will already have heart problems. The use of tobacco - [LuX-Valve Shows Promise, a Nod to Growing Diversity of TTVR Devices](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5445): MedPage Today) -- The global flurry of innovation in tricuspid valve interventions continues in the wake of Evoque's release, as illustrated by the 1-year report for a Chinese-made device that has already progressed to a second-generation iteration... - [Post-trauma drug blocks fear response in female mice, study shows](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5441): Nk3R antagonism decreases fear memory consolidation. (A) Experimental procedure of fear memory consolidation after stress. Created with Biorender. (B) Fear acquisition and expression in mice administered with Osanetant. (C) Effect in the fear memory consolidation after administration of Osanetant (5 mg/kg, ip) or Vehicle 30 min after stress (IMO) in adult females (n = 12 - [Public housing smoking ban can reduce heart attacks and strokes](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5443): Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A paper, "Evaluation of Federally Mandated Smoke-Free Housing Policy and Health Outcomes Among Adults Over the Age of 50 in Low-Income, Public Housing in New York City, 2015-2022," published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research finds that a 2018 U.S. ban on smoking in public housing led to a reduction in hospitalizations - [When to Prescribe GLP-1s? Earlier Might Be Better](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5439): The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that patients trying to lose weight should first try 6 months of behavior interventions that include a calorie-restrictive diet, weekly moderate to vigorous physical activity, self-monitoring of food intake, and removing unhealthy food triggers if possible. Yet many patients are unsuccessful at modifying their behaviors... - [Smartwatch Motivates Patients With Diabetes to Stay Active](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5440): TOPLINE:  A recent study showed that a home-delivered physical activity intervention supported by wearable mobile health technology may help patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (T2D) adhere to physical activity routines, potentially leading to improvements in A1c levels and systolic blood pressure outcomes. METHODOLOGY:  Researchers conducted a randomised controlled trial to assess the feasibility - [Exercise as an anti-aging intervention to avoid detrimental impact of mental fatigue](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5437): Credit: Monica Silvestre from Pexels Retired people who habitually exercise are more able to fight the impacts of mental fatigue, new research suggests. In a paper published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, a team of researchers from the University of Birmingham and the University of Extremadura in Spain worked with groups of - [What Works for Low Back Pain? New Study Suggests Not Much](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5436): TOPLINE: Most nonsurgical and noninterventional treatments for low back pain failed to outperform placebo in a new systematic review and meta-analysis, with just 10% showing only modest pain relief. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis using randomized placebo-controlled trials of nonsurgical and noninterventional treatments for adults with nonspecific low back pain... - [Bilateral ovary removal increases heart failure risk](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5428): Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Women of childbearing age who had both ovaries removed in a procedure called bilateral oophorectomy were more likely to develop heart failure later in life, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25). Bilateral oophorectomy is often recommended to treat, and in some - [A smarter way to track heart health with your smartwatch](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5430): Credit: Pixabay from Pexels The answer to your heart health may be on your wrist, a new study suggests. Researchers have developed a new way to assess cardiovascular health based on information routinely collected by smartwatches, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25). According to the - [AI-powered mammograms provide a new window into heart health](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5432): Credit: CC0 Public Domain Mammograms, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) models, may reveal much more than cancer, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25). The findings highlight how these important cancer screening tools can also be used to assess the amount of calcium buildup - [Colorectal cancer linked with increased risk of cardiovascular mortality](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5434): Cancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of Health People diagnosed with colorectal cancer are significantly more likely to die of cardiovascular causes than the general population, especially in the first two years after their cancer diagnosis and in people younger than 50, according to a study being presented at the American College of - [New Cardiology Board Denied but ‘Not Done With This Fight’](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5427): Leaders of a group convened to establish a new, independent board for cardiology are reviewing options after the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) rejected their application to establish the American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine and invoked a 2-year wait time to reapply. The ABMS rejected the application on February 26... - [Come Fly With Me: Hidden CVD Risks in Airline Pilots?](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5424): Edited By: Manasi Talwadekar  TOPLINE: Cardiovascular risk factors and comorbidities are prevalent among asymptomatic aircraft pilots referred for medical screening, but these individuals generally represent a healthy population with good functional capacity. However, the prevalence of cardiac structural findings, such as aortic dilation, warrants increased attention... - [Proteinuria Linked to Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young Adults](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5425): MedPage Today) -- A familiar biomarker emerged as a potential predictor of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in young people, which remained hard to explain even with genetic testing. Although SCA was rare in a Korean population-based study -- occurring... - [Hospital Gun-Violence Prevention Programs May Be Caught in US Funding Crossfire](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5422): Hospital-based violence intervention programs have operated in the U.S. since the mid-1990s. The public health approach to gun violence works, by many accounts. But recent moves by the White House are raising anxiety about the programs’ future... - [Latest Medical News, Clinical Trials, Guidelines](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5421): Cardiology Diabetes & Endocrinology Family Medicine Hematology-Oncology Internal Medicine Neurology Psychiatry UK News & Perspectives View All View All   Featured News & Perspectives   Latest News View All View All Trending on Medscape   Perspectives View All Mar 07 2025 This Week in Cardiology Commentary March 7, 2025     Listener feedback on asymptomatic - [Cardiac Rehab on an App; Global Burden of Oral Conditions](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5419): MedPage Today) -- TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center... - [Calcium channel inhibition promotes cardiac regeneration, offering hope for heart failure treatment](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5417): Researchers report a discovery in cardiac regeneration that offers new hope for the treatment of ischemic heart failure. Published in npj Regenerative Medicine, the study reveals a novel approach to promoting cardiomyocyte proliferation. The researchers are from the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine... - [For Seniors With Hoarding Disorder, a Support Group Helps Confront Stigma and Isolation](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5415): Hoarding disorder disproportionately affects older people. As baby boomers age, it is a growing public health concern. Effective treatments are scarce, and treating hoarding can require expensive interventions that drain municipal resources. Some experts fear a coming crisis... - [Customized smartphone app shows promise in preventing further cognitive decline among older adults](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5413): Credit: Kampus Production from Pexels A growing body of research indicates that older adults in assisted living facilities can delay or even prevent cognitive decline through interventions that combine multiple activities, such as improving diet, solving puzzles and increasing social interactions. Multidomain interventions, including games and exercises delivered through smartphone-based apps, have also proven effective - [Child Sexual Abuse Fell After Community Intervention](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5411): MedPage Today) -- Rates of child sexual abuse (CSA) fell after a community-wide preventive intervention in five Pennsylvania counties, a population cohort study suggested. Within 1 year of intervention launch, CSA reports were significantly reduced... - [Advancing stroke imaging analysis with interpretable AI and effective connectivity models](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5409): Interpretation of the LIME explainability outputs for each group. Cortical projection of the total contribution of each ROI (left) and its association with one of the 7 resting-state networks. The Dorsal attention network is distinctively necessary to discriminate the presence of a lesion. Credit: IEEE Access (2025). DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3529179 Stroke is a leading cause of - [ABMS Shuts Down Independent Cardiology Board Application to Much Dismay](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5407): MedPage Today) -- The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) said no to an independent board for cardiology, according to an announcement by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) on Friday. The proposal for an American Board of Cardiovascular... - [Healthy patients can put weight on ankles less than three weeks after surgical intervention, study finds](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5405): Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine suggests putting weight on an ankle—also known as weight bearing—within three weeks of recovering from a surgically repaired fracture is safe. There are no set guidelines to follow on when patients can start putting weight on fractured ankle bones, and - [When Sudden Cardiac Death Happens Without Warning](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5404): Almost half of people who experience sudden cardiac death were never diagnosed with cardiovascular disease (CVD) before it was too late, warned investigators. “A substantial number of deaths happen in people we don’t see in the cardiac ward,” said Tobias Skjelbred, MD, a cardiologist at Copenhagen University Hospital and lead author of a new nationwide - [No Spike in Cardiac Arrest Among Athletes During the Pandemic, Study Says](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5402): MedPage Today) -- Despite concerns, there was no significant increase in sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) among young athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to national surveillance data. Comparing prepandemic and pandemic periods, the numbers... - [Software proves faster than physicians at spotting side effects during cardiac arrhythmia drug treatment](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5384): A software robot has proved to be faster than doctors at detecting side effects during a drug treatment for cardiac arrhythmia, while also cutting unnecessarily frequent follow-up lab tests and controls, according to a study at the University of Gothenburg... - [Sports-Related Sudden Cardiac Arrest Rare, Highly Survivable](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5386): Sports-related sudden cardiac arrest (Sr-SCA) happens infrequently in Canada, though the incidents are widely witnessed and publicized, according to new data from five provinces. The high rate of survival (52%) was surprising and gratifying, coauthor Paul Dorian, MD, MSc, cardiologist at Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute at Unity Health Toronto... - [Postpartum Intervention Improved PCP Visits in Year After Delivery](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5383): A postpartum intervention that prescheduled an annual primary care provider (PCP) appointment for pregnant participants increased their likelihood of visiting their PCP within the year after delivery, according to research presented at the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine 2025 Pregnancy Meeting.  Prenatal visits during pregnancy often comprise a period of “high health activation and motivation for - [Comprehensive CT scans may help identify atherosclerosis among lung cancer patients](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5379): Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Several cardiovascular risk factors, such as advanced age and smoking history, are prevalent among lung cancer patients at the time of the diagnosis and increase their risk of future heart disease, according to a new study being presented at ACC's Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient course. Comprehensive assessments - [Leg muscle may serve as an early warning system for heart failure, study finds](https://ahvmed.com/?p=5381): Representative skeletal muscle T1-weighted spoiled-gradient echo images during different intervals of normoxia-hypercapnia-recovery normoxia gas stimuli in a young male control rat. Images depict the leg muscle pre-contrast injection (A), post-contrast injection after 10 min on normocapnic-normoxia (B), after 10 min on 5% CO2 (C), and after 6 min on recovery normocapnic-normoxia (D). 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