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Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Lowers AKI Incidence After CAG or PCI
Among at-risk patients undergoing elective coronary angiography (CAG) or PCI, delayed remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) reduces the incidence of contrast-associated acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) compared with sham preconditioning...
When Lesions Go Deep: Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Cardiovascular Risk
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting approximately 0.3-1.2% of the population, though underdiagnosis is common due to challenges in recognition and reporting.
ACC CardiaCast: Decision Makers: Crafting Personalized AFib Care with a Team Approach
In this podcast hosts highlight the 2023 Guideline updates and the importance of a patient centered cardiac care team approach to AFib diagnosis, management, and treatment.
Partial Perforations in LBBAP May Not Carry Higher Risk of Adverse Outcomes
Partial perforations (PP) of the lead helix, a potential complication of left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP), is not associated with a higher risk of adverse clinical outcomes, according to a new study published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.
Does Industry Marketing Lead to Increased Rates of Prescribed GDMT For Patients With HFrEF?
Guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT), including angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors (ARNIs) and SGLT2 inhibitors, for treating heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is underused.