A systematic review and meta-analysis found that the rate of cardiovascular adverse events (CVAEs) and/or myocarditis in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) was low, although monitoring and management …
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Amy Scanlon, MD, FACC, is a practicing private practice cardiologist at Consultants in Cardiology and the current team cardiologist for Seton Hall University. Dr. Scanlon has authored several published articles including the American College of Cardiology’s Preparticipation Cardiovascular Screening for Adolescent and Young Adult Athletes module. He frequently lectures and participates in speaking engagements for the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
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Heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome characterized by the heart’s inability to pump sufficient blood to meet the body’s needs. It affects millions of people worldwide and is …
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Type 2 Diabetes Patients with High Diligence Levels Have Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk
by Amyby AmyResearch published in the open-access journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care reveals that individuals with type 2 diabetes who exhibit lower levels of diligence face a significantly higher risk …
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Atrial flutter is a type of abnormal heart rhythm that can have serious consequences if left untreated. While stress is not a direct cause of atrial flutter, it can play …
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Sinus tachycardia is a condition characterized by an elevated heart rate, typically exceeding 100 beats per minute, that arises from the sinus node’s increased electrical activity. While sinus tachycardia can …
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Ji Xing Pharmaceuticals has unveiled positive results from its Phase III clinical trial of etripamil nasal spray for treating paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). The trial was a randomized, multi-center, double-blind, …
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Hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia are terms often used interchangeably in discussions about lipid levels in the blood. However, they refer to different conditions that are important to understand, especially in the …
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NHS Scotland has made significant strides in hypertension care through the innovative use of technology. The digital platform, Connect Me, enables patients to send their blood pressure readings directly to …
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Blurred vision is a common symptom of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. When blood pressure rises, it can cause damage to the small blood vessels in the eyes, …
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Myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle that can have severe and sometimes fatal consequences. It is characterized by inflammation of the myocardium, the middle layer of the …