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Adherence to a healthy dietary pattern was associated with a significantly reduced risk of cardiovascular disease among cancer survivors, according to results from a cohort study using UK Biobank data, published Oct. 29

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Cannabis legalization tied to rise in 3 heart hospitalizations: study

Recreational cannabis legalization in the Western U.S. was associated with faster growth in hospitalizations for atrial fibrillation, heart failure and heart attacks than in the rest of the country, a study found. The st

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Pennsylvania regional hospital suspends cath lab, diverts heart patients

Sharon (Pa.) Regional Medical Center has temporarily closed its critical heart care unit, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Oct. 29. The lab stopped performing procedures in mid-September, according to the head of the

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Dyslipidemia Guidelines: What’s New?

This episode is part of ACC’s ongoing initiative on Implementing the 2026 Dyslipidemia Guidelines.

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2026 International Criteria For ECG Interpretation in Athletes

Electrocardiographic (ECG) interpretation in athletes continues to evolve as clinicians attempt to balance two competing priorities: 1) identifying occult cardiovascular disease; and 2) minimizing false-positive screenin

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10 hospitals, systems seeking cardiology leaders

From medical directors to chief of cardiology, here are 10 health systems seeking cardiology leaders: The post 10 hospitals, systems seeking cardiology leaders appeared first on Becker's Cardiology.

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HTI-5 Final Rule Released: ONC Health IT Certification Program, Information Blocking Updates, More

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) released the Health Data, Technology and Interoperability: ONC Deregulatory Actions to Unleash Prosperity (HTI-5) final rule, building on the HTI-5 proposed rule

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Cleveland Clinic Florida hospital launches heart attack program

Port St. Lucie, Fla.-based Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital is now performing traditional heart attack surgeries, and launched new protocols in October to recognize heart attack patients faster. The new initiative als

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Is TTE-Guided Permanent Pacemaker Implantation Feasible Without Fluoroscopy?

Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)-guided permanent pacemaker implantation without fluoroscopy was feasible in patients with adequate supine acoustic windows, according to a prospective, single-center study recently pu

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Black Adults in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Less Likely to Be Diagnosed With AFib

Among individuals living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods, non-Hispanic Black adults were less likely to be diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib) than non-Hispanic White adults, according to a cohort study of Medi

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Can Echocardiographic Evaluation of Severe MR Be More Efficient?

Certain criteria from the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) guidelines, such as pulmonary vein systolic reversal and left ventricle (LV) remodeling parameters, are "highly specific" for diagnosing severe mitral

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Frailty and Sarcopenia in HFpEF: Considerations For GLP1RAs

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) affects an estimated 3 million people in the United States and up to 32 million worldwide, with an estimated lifetime risk of heart failure (HF) exceeding 10% at 45

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JACC State-of-the-Art Review Supports hs-cTn Classification in Clinical Practice

In a JACC State-of-the-Art Review published Oct. 28, Michail Spanos, MD, and James L. Januzzi, MD, FACC, examine the interpretation of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn) levels, including differences between assa

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CAUGHT-CAD Analysis: Statin Therapy and Plaque Passivation

Statin treatment in asymptomatic, intermediate-risk individuals was associated with plaque passivation, a shift toward higher density calcium within coronary plaques, with greater increases in high- and very high-density

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Northwell hospital opens cardiac imaging center with $1M gift

Northwell Health’s Glen Cove (N.Y.) Hospital opened its new R.H. Cushman Cardiac Imaging Center, Long Island Business News reported Oct. 26. The 875-square-foot center was established with support from Rod and Verena Cus

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2 Baptist heart leaders take chief roles at Florida medical school