ACC 2022
Evaluating Occurrence of Cognitive Impairment After Hospitalization for Myocardial Infarction
According to Dominika Kasprzak and colleagues, “accumulating evidence suggests a relationship between coronary artery disease (CAD) and the occurrence of cognitive impairment (CI).” They conducted a study, presented at the American College of Cardiology...
Examining County Level Data for Extreme Heat and Cardiovascular Mortality Association
Prior studies have suggested an association between extreme heat events—temperatures significantly hotter than typical for an area—and cardiovascular mortality; however, “whether this association is...
Reduced Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation via Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy
In a recent study presented at the American College of Cardiology 71st Scientific Sessions & Expo, researchers evaluated whether continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)...
New Joint Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure Released by the ACC, AHA,...
On April 1, 2022, at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 71st Scientific Sessions & Expo, the ACC, the American Heart Association (AHA), and...
Identifying Challenges for Patients With Heart Failure and Limited English Proficiency
In the United States, patients with heart failure (HF) and limited English proficiency (LEP) experience worse HF outcomes, according to Zara Latif and colleagues....
Poor Outcomes in Intensive Care Unit Patients with COVID-19 and Atrial Fibrillation
Citing a lack of data in medium- and long-term outcomes for critically ill patients with COVID-19 infection who develop atrial fibrillation (AF), Michael W....
Examining Gender Diversity in General Cardiology and Its Impact on Readmissions
According to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology 71st Annual Scientific Session & Expo by primary investigator Anna Scandinaro and colleagues,...
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