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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) today released a clinical bulletin that aims to address cardiac implications of the current epidemic of the novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19. The bulletin, reviewed and approved by the college's Science and Quality Oversight Committee, "provides background on the epidemic, which was first reported in late December 2019, and looks at early cardiac implications from case reports," the ACC notes in a press release. "It also provides information on the potential cardiac implications from analog viral respiratory pandemics and offers early clinical guidance given current COVID-19 uncertainty." The document looks at some early cardiac implications of the infection. Continue reading →

Patients receiving intensive low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol- (LDL-C) lowering therapy may have better clinical outcomes when their body mass index (BMI) is normal vs high, according to a study published in The American Journal of Cardiology. In this meta-analysis, researchers searched PubMed, Embase, and CENTRAL databases, as well as Clinicaltrials.gov through April 2019 Continue reading →

New research finds that a combination of low dose aspirin and beta-blockers reduces blood pressure and decreases symptoms of anxiety during bereavement. The findings could materialize into preventive measures that clinicians incorporate into their practices. Dr Continue reading →

Last year, Apple announced the results of the Apple Heart Study, an ambitious digitally-enabled research project that also tapped the talents of Stanford University, BioTelemetry, and telemedicine company American Well. Continue reading →

The duration of carotid blood flow reversal during transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) for carotid bifurcation stenosis was not found to affect the rate of stroke, myocardial infarction, or death, according to a study published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery. Continue reading →

The aortic size index (ASI) was not found to be superior to the normal aortic diameter (AD) in predicting the development of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) and aortic growth > 5 mm in men and women, according to study results published in the Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal. In this study, data from 2 phases of the Troms population-based prospective multiphase study were examined Continue reading →

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Feb. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI), a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable devices used primarily in cardiology, radiology and endoscopy, announced today that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019, after the close of the stock market on Monday, February 24, 2020 Continue reading →

Five members from the UBC Faculty of Medicine have been recognized with 2019 UBC faculty research awards for demonstrating excellence in research. Recipients include: UBC Killam Research Fellowships The fellowship enables faculty to pursue full-time research during a recognized study leave. Nick Bansback, School of Population and Public Health Dr Continue reading →

The resting heart rate refers to the number of times the heart beats per minute (bpm), pumping the least amount of blood needed while the body remains stationary. A new study said that a deviation from the resting heart rate of the person's regular baseline is considered a cause for concern, as it indicates an underlying health condition, such as hypothyroidism and medication overdose. A high resting heart rate (RHR) is generally considered a risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease, however, another previous study said that RHR below 65 bmp could also be problematic. Continue reading →