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Pulmonary hypertension in significant aortic valve disease: a dive into real-world data Left heart disease is the most common cause of pulmonary hypertension (PHT) accounting for over 65% of all diagnosed cases. In over half of these patients, PHT is the consequence of valve dysfunction, predominantly mitral regurgitation. However, echocardiographic evidence of PHT is not infrequent in the setting of aortic valve disease, particularly in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) in whom an estimated systolic pulmonary arterial pressure (eSPAP) >60 mm Hg has previously been reported in up to 34%.

Heartbeat: elevated pulmonary pressures in adults with aortic valve disease Left heart disease is the most common cause of pulmonary hypertension (PHT) accounting for over 65% of all diagnosed cases. In over half of these patients, PHT is the consequence of valve dysfunction, predominantly mitral regurgitation. However, echocardiographic evidence of PHT is not infrequent in the setting of aortic valve disease, particularly in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) in whom an estimated systolic pulmonary arterial pressure (eSPAP) >60 mm Hg has previously been reported in up to 34%.

Epistaxis and Hypertension: Reviewing a Complex Relationship Epistaxis and hypertension are common conditions in the adult population. Establishing a link between blood pressure level and the incidence of epistaxis in a patient with hypertension is a real issue facing physicians in their clinical practice.

Bipolar Disorder Tied to a Sixfold Increased Risk of Early Death Bipolar disorder (BD) is linked to a sixfold increased risk of early death from external causes and a twofold increased risk of dying prematurely from somatic disease than the general population, a new study shows. In addition, patients with BD are three times more likely to die prematurely of all causes vs the general population, with alcohol-related diseases contributing to more premature deaths than cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Impact of cardiac surgery on left-sided infective endocarditis with intermediate-length vegetations The best strategy to manage patients with left-sided infective endocarditis (IE) and intermediate-length vegetations (10–15 mm) remains uncertain. Researches aimed to evaluate the role of surgery in patients with intermediate-length vegetations and no other European Society of Cardiology guidelines-approved surgical indication.

Connection systolic blood pressure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiovascular risk In individuals with complex underlying health problems, the association between systolic blood pressure (SBP) and cardiovascular disease is less well recognised. The association between SBP and risk of cardiovascular events in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was investigated.

Gut and Oral Flora Linked to Subclinical CAD, Inflammation Multiple gut bacterial species that are commonly found in the mouth, especially several forms of Streptococcus, were associated with coronary atherosclerosis and systemic inflammatory biomarkers in a population-based observational study.

High-Dose Vitamin D May Cut Risk for New Atrial Fibrillation High-dose vitamin D supplementation may prevent atrial fibrillation (AF) in healthy elderly men and women, a post hoc analysis from a randomized trial conducted in Finland suggests.

Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Cancer Risk, Mortality? Higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) may offer protection from colon and lung cancer and from lung and prostate cancer mortality among men, a large Swedish cohort study suggests.

Intense Exercise May Be Risky in Moderate to Severe Stenosis Intense exercise may increase stroke risk among patients with moderate or severe stenosis, new research suggests.

New Type 2 Diabetes Guidance Ties Treatment Choice to Cardio-Renal Risk New guidance on preventing cardiovascular (CV) and renal complications in type 2 diabetes (T2D) emphasizes tailoring therapy to a patient’s individual risk profile.

ACC and AHA guidelines for the treatment of hypertension have been updated The target blood pressure level for adults remains below 130/80 mm Hg, but drug therapy should be initiated sooner, according to new guidelines published by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC). Eleven other medical organizations endorsed the new guidelines, which replace those issued in 2017.

American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2022 AHA’s Scientific Sessions 2022 in hybrid mode took place on Nov. 5-7, 2022, at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL.

ACC Calls for More Career Flexibility in Cardiology A new statement from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) is calling for a greater degree of career flexibility in the specialty to promote cardiologists' personal and professional well-being and preserve excellence in patient care.

American Heart Associated A new statement from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) is calling for a greater degree of career flexibility in the specialty to promote cardiologists' personal and professional well-being and preserve excellence in patient care.

American Heart Associations conference

Prof. Aronow's career path Dear colleagues! The Cardioprogress Foundation presents the excerpts from the memoirs of the International Journal of Heart and Vascular Diseases editorial board member Wilbert S. Aronov, a cardiologist, professor of medicine, member of the FACC, FAHA, FACP, FCCP, FASPC, AGSF, FGSA. Dr. Wilbert Solomon Aronow was born in New York City on October 30, 1931. His parents were Russian Jewish immigrants. His grandparents were rabbis in Russia. Doctor Aronov dedicated his professional career to medicine.

World Heart Day 2022 in Iloilo Iloilo province made history for hosting this year’s World Heart Day. It was chosen by the World Health Organization (WHO) as pilot area for the celebration. As highlight of the event, the whole façade of the Iloilo provincial capitol was illuminated on Thursday night, Sept. 29. The ceremonial event was led by Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr.; Department of Health (DOH) undersecretaries Dr. Kenneth Ronquillo and Atty. Charade Grande; DOH Western Visayas regional director, Dr. Adriano Zubaan; and representatives from WHO, Resolve to Save Lives, and World Heart Federation.

Climate change and health inequity a deadly mix for the most vulnerable: World Heart Federation Geneva, 29 September 2022 - On World Heart Day, the World Heart Federation (WHF) is calling for urgent action on climate change and health inequity, with millions more lives now at risk from cardiovascular disease, which is still the world’s biggest killer.

New ESC Guidelines for Cutting CV Risk in Noncardiac Surgery The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines on cardiovascular assessment and management of patients undergoing noncardiac surgery have seen extensive revision since the 2014 version. They still have the same aim — to prevent surgery-related bleeding complications, perioperative myocardial infarction/injury (PMI), stent thrombosis, acute heart failure, arrhythmias, pulmonary embolism, ischemic stroke, and cardiovascular (CV) death.