Apr 25, 2022 · Elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels and coronary artery calcium scores are independently associated with an increased risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; however, they have not been evaluated in combination.

Dec 23, 2024 · Verapamil and b-blockers (BBs) have similar safety profiles among patients with low-risk hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), according to results of a real-world nationwide study, published in The American Journal of Cardiology.. American and European guidelines recommend use of BBs, or nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (ND-CCB) for BB-intolerant patients, for HCM management.

Nov 10, 2023 · Among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and severe chronic kidney disease (CKD), 5-mg apixaban twice daily, compared with 2.5-mg apixaban twice daily, is associated with an increased risk for bleeding, researchers reported in Circulation.. The retrospective cohort study used data from the Optum Labs Data Warehouse to assess the risk for bleeding and stroke/systemic embolism associated ...

Jun 15, 2023 · Wide complex tachycardia (WCT) is a general term describing a group of conditions that present with an accelerated heart rhythm, specifically a heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute (bpm) and a QRS duration of more than 120 milliseconds. WCT can be loosely divided into 2 types: ventricular tachycardia (VT) and supraventricular WCT (SWCT).

May 17, 2024 · Our easy-to-read fact sheets provide clinicians with reliable information to share with patients and their caregivers. Heart failure is a condition in which the heart has a structural or functional impairment.

Updated: 05/20/2024. A hypertensive crisis is a severe increase in blood pressure (systolic ≥180 mm Hg and/or diastolic ≥110 mm Hg). 1 Without immediate intervention, severe cases can be fatal. 1 There are 2 types of hypertensive crises: hypertensive urgency and hypertensive emergency. 1 A hypertensive urgency is a severe elevation in blood pressure in an otherwise stable patient who does ...

Feb 26, 2024 · References: Shahjehan RD, Bhutta BS. Coronary artery disease.StatPearls.Updated August 17, 2023. Gillen C, Goyal A. Stable angina. StatPearls.Updated December 19, 2022.

Dec 5, 2022 · History & Epidemiology. A bifurcation lesion is a common health issue that occurs when a coronary artery narrows, adjacent to or involving a significant side branch. 1 These are caused by plaque deposits comprised of fat. Bifurcations are a type of coronary artery disease, a serious medical condition that ranks as the leading cause of death in the US. 2 ...

Dec 10, 2024 · Bradycardia is a type of arrhythmia characterized by a reduced resting heart rate below 50 to 60 beats per minute (bpm). 1 It can develop in patients of all ages, but is more common in older adults. 1,2 Although some patients remain asymptomatic, others experience symptoms such as syncope, lightheadedness, fatigue, confusion, and shortness of breath. 1 Early diagnosis of bradycardia and ...

Aug 4, 2023 · Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC, is an Atlanta-based journalist, licensed psychotherapist, and Ayurvedic health coach, creator of the body-positive wellness company Bettie Page Fitness, and author of 2 books – The Little Book of Bettie: Taking a Page from the Queen of Pinups and Bettie Page: The Lost Years.