Appropriateness of Cardiac Care: Reducing Low-Value Testing and Interventions
There is a growing recognition of the need to reduce 'low-value' cardiac care, emphasizing the importance of appropriateness criteria and evidence-based practice guidelines in optimizing resource utilization and improving patient outcomes in cardiovascular medicine.
October 2022
Association Between Kidney Failure and Stroke: Implications for Cardiovascular Health
Low filtration rates and high urine protein levels are associated with an increased risk of cardioembolic stroke, highlighting the interplay between kidney function and cardiovascular health and underscoring the importance of integrated management approaches for stroke prevention in patients with kidney disease.
October 2022
Endovascular Therapy for Acute Stroke: Improving Functional Outcomes
Endovascular therapy demonstrates better functional results in acute stroke patients, highlighting the efficacy of minimally invasive interventions in restoring blood flow to ischemic brain tissue and improving clinical outcomes in stroke management.
October 2022
Retiring the Term 'Transient Ischemic Attack': Clinical and Terminological Considerations
Transient ischemic attacks should be reclassified as ischemic strokes, and the term 'TIA' retired, to reflect the underlying pathophysiology and eliminate confusion surrounding the diagnosis and management of cerebrovascular events.
October 2022
COVID-19 in Athletes: Recommendations for Safe Return to Sports
Athletes recovering from COVID-19 are advised to define the full recovery period before resuming athletic activity to prevent potential cardiac complications and ensure safe participation in sports, emphasizing the importance of individualized management strategies in athlete care.
October 2022
Weight Variability and Cardiovascular Risk: Implications for Chronic Disease Prevention
Increased weight variability is associated with elevated cardiovascular and mortality risk, particularly among individuals with type 2 diabetes, emphasizing the importance of weight stability and healthy lifestyle behaviors in reducing long-term cardiometabolic complications.
October 2022
Optimizing Stroke Treatment: Key Interventions to Reduce Delays
Five key interventions are identified to optimize stroke treatment, focusing on reducing treatment delays and improving access to timely reperfusion therapies to maximize functional outcomes and minimize disability in stroke patients.
October 2022
Patient with First Pig Heart Transplant Dies: Case Report and Clinical Implications
David Bennett, 57, who received the first pig heart transplant in January, has passed away, with the causes of death yet to be determined, raising questions about the clinical feasibility and long-term outcomes of xenotransplantation in humans.
October 2022
Understanding Acute Cardiorenal Syndrome: Interdependence of Cardiac and Renal Functions
Cardiac and renal functions are intrinsically interdependent, and failure of one organ can lead to failure of the other, perpetuating a vicious cycle of worsening function in acute cardiorenal syndrome, highlighting the need for integrated management approaches targeting both organs to improve patient outcomes.
October 2022
