COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 4, 2022
Data from the CDC on boosters and US vaccination rates and from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on cases and deaths in the US and worldwide.
PROMPT-HF: Prescription of GDMT in Heart Failure Improves with EHR-integrated Custom Alert
ACC 2022. An EHR alert tailored to prompt clinicians to check guideline-directed medical therapy for individual HF patients was integrated carefully into clinical workflow.
Reduced Dietary Sodium in Heart Failure Patients Had Little Impact on Clinical Events: SODIUM-HF
ACC 2022. SODIUM-HF secondary findings, however, showed improvement in NYHA HF class and in QOL in the dietary intervention group.
New Study Found High Prevalence of Undiagnosed Cognitive Impairment After Myocardial Infarction
ACC 2022. Findings suggest that more attention to monitoring cognitive functioning after a myocardial infarction is needed.
Popular Hypertension-related Videos on TikTok Often Not Backed by Medical Literature, Found New Study
ACC 2022. Study assessed hypertension-related TikTok videos and found that 42% addressed alternative medicine, more than twice the number that focused on medical treatments.
Racial Minorities Less Likely to Receive CPR Regardless of Location, Community Makeup
ACC 2022. Black and Hispanic persons were 41% less likely than white individuals to receive CPR after cardiac arrest in public and 26% less likely when the event occurred in their home.
FDA Approves Higher Dose of Semaglutide (2 mg) to Reduce HbA1c in Type 2 Diabetes
The higher dose of the GLP-1 analogue allows more flexibility for patients with T2D needing to intensify treatment, says manufacturer Novo Nordisk.
Oral Gepants: Christopher Gottschalk, MD Tells the Origin Story, Highlights Broad Efficacy
The migraine-specific oral gepants are proving effective across the continuum of migraine frequency. Dr Gottschalk talks about their shaky start.
Coffee and Cardiovascular Health: Is There a Benefit?
ACC 2022. Can a couple of cups of coffee per day keep cardiovascular disease at bay? Findings from 3 new studies shed light.
Noise Pollution and MI: New Jersey Study Finds a Significant Association
ACC 2022. Approximately 5% of hospitalizations for acute MI in the state were found attributable to elevated levels of traffic noise.
American College of Cardiology 71st Scientific Sessions: Science Preview, April 2, 2022
ACC 2022. ACC late-breaking clinical trial sessions begin Sat, April 2, 2022. Our short slide shows highlight the studies of interest to primary care clinicians.
American College of Cardiology 71st Scientific Sessions: Science Preview, April 4, 2022
At ACC 2022 on Sunday, 4-2, look for studies on icosapent ethyl and alirocumab, landmark research on HFrEF, and a novel anticoagulant for atrial fibrillation.
American College of Cardiology 71st Scientific Sessions: Science Preview, April 3, 2022
Depression Following Myocardial Infarction Raises Stroke Risk in US Adults
ACC 2022. Large study of US adults showed those with depression following MI were 50% more likely to experience a stroke than those who did not have depression.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of March 30, 2022
Benefits of Exercise in CVD Risk Reduction More than Double in Anxiety, Depression
ACC 2022. Exercise lowers CVD risk in part by reducing the same neurobiologic activity associated with depression and anxiety, according to study authors.
Wearables for Cardio Monitoring May Yield Inaccurate Data Based on Skin Tone
ACC 2022. A new systematic review suggests skin melanin content may impede accurate recording of heart rate and rhythm by wearable devices.
Gepants for Migraine Prevention: A Perfect Fit for Primary Care
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with headache specialist Peter McAllister, MD.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of March 29, 2022
Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Not Prescribed for Majority of Americans in Need
A new study of more than 2 million US adults and adolescents who could benefit from medication for OUD reveals only 1 in 4 reported past-year use.