Cardio Round-up: VTE Updates, Statins After Chemo; and More

This week’s edition includes a study on congenital heart disease and anxiety during development. Check out the video interview on what’s new in VTE research with Dr. Victor Tapson as well.

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VIDEO: Dr. Victor Tapson Talks Recent VTE Research

Catch up on some recent news from the world of venous thromboembolism (VTE) with Dr. Victor Tapson. This is the first part of a two-part interview. Part 2 will be posted next week.

https://www.docwirenews.com/vte-knowledge-hub/recent-research-in-vte-an-interview-with-victor-f-tapson-md-part-1/

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Statins May Reduce Some Heart Risks After Chemo for Early-stage Breast Cancer

This study provides some evidence that women who have chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer may derive some protective effects from exposure to statins upon hospitalization for heart failure.

https://www.docwirenews.com/docwire-pick/cardiology-picks/statins-may-help-protect-heart-in-women-treated-with-chemotherapy-for-breast-cancer/

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Vaping and Smoking Together As Harmful as Smoking: Study

For those trying to quit, be wary – a combination of smoking and vaping yields about the same harms in terms of inflammation and oxidative stress as smoking by itself, according to a new analysis in Circulation. The study included more than 7,000 participants.

https://www.docwirenews.com/cardiology/e-cigarettes-plus-smoking-as-harmful-as-cigarettes-alone-analysis/

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ADHD, Anxiety Risks Elevated In Those with Congenital Heart Disease

This paper suggests that a child with congenital heart disease is at greater risk for anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and this association persists regardless of disease severity.

https://www.docwirenews.com/cardiology/odds-of-anxiety-depression-adhd-up-with-congenital-heart-disease/

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