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SCAI’s Guidelines on Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Closure is Now Open for Public Comment

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The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) has announced that the latest draft of the 2025 SCAI/HRS Clinical Practice Guidelines on Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Closure is now available for public comment.  SCAI and HRS have collaborated to conduct an original systematic review and develop rigorous multi-society left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) guidelines using […]

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Guidelines
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Cardiology • Echocardiography • Interventional Cardiology

Alirocumab (Praluent/Regeneron) – Guidelines+ Monographs

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In this edition of the Guidelines+ Monographs Series will delve into the medication alirocumab, marketed under the brand name Praluent® from Regeneron. Praluent (alirocumab) is a proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor indicated to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and unstable angina requiring hospitalization in adults with established cardiovascular disease, as […]

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Guidelines • Medications
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Cardiology • General Cardiology
Guidelines Side-By-Side Acute Ischemic Stroke

Comparing Thrombolytics for Acute Ischemic Stroke Guidelines – Guidelines Side-By-Side

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In the United States in 2022, stroke accounted for 1 in 6 deaths related to cardiovascular disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The incidence rate of stroke experienced a slight decrease from 41.1 per 100,000 in 2021 to 39.5 per 100,000 in 2022. Ischemic strokes make up approximately 87% of […]

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Guidelines
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Cardiology • Emergency Medicine • Neurology
Guidelines Spotlight Diagnosis & Management of Myocarditis

ACC’s Guidance for the Diagnosis & Management of Myocarditis – Guidelines Spotlight

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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recently released guidance for diagnosing and treating acute myocarditis in adult patients. The 2024 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway (ECDP) on Strategies and Criteria for the Diagnosis and Management of Myocarditis outlines a 5-step care pathway, along with recommendations for resuming strenuous physical activity. Additionally, the guidelines aim […]

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Guidelines
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Cardiology
AHA 2024 Conference Recap - Hypertension

AHA24 – Conference Recap on Hypertension

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The American Heart Association’s (AHA) annual meeting, AHA24, was held from November 16-18, 2024, at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. This prestigious event serves as the premier global platform for showcasing the latest advancements in cardiovascular science and medicine, providing attendees with the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and practice-changing educational […]

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Conferences
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Cardiology • General Cardiology • Interventional Cardiology • Family Medicine • Internal Medicine - General

SCAI’s Guideline for the Management of Chronic Venous Disease is Now Open for Public Comment

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The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) has announced that the latest draft of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Venous Disease is now available for public comment.  Chronic Venous Disease (CVD) is a condition that is often overlooked by healthcare providers, yet it can have a significant impact on patients’ […]

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Guidelines
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Cardiology • Echocardiography • General Cardiology • Interventional Cardiology
What's Changed Prurigo Nodularis

Prurigo Nodularis – What’s Changed

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Prurigo nodularis is a chronic skin condition that impacts an estimated 75,000 individuals in the United States (US). This condition is characterized by persistent and intense itching, significantly impacting the quality of life for those affected. Research has shown a higher prevalence of prurigo nodularis among individuals with certain comorbidities, such as mental health, endocrine, […]

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Guidelines • Medications
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Cardiology • Dermatology • Psychiatry
AHA 2024 Conference Preview - Hypertension

Hypertension Sessions at AHA24 – Conference Preview

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The American Heart Association’s (AHA) annual meeting, AHA24 will take place from November 16–18, 2024 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. This event serves as the leading global platform for the latest advancements in cardiovascular science and medicine, offering attendees the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and practice-changing educational content. We […]

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Conferences
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Cardiology • General Cardiology • Interventional Cardiology
Guideline Timeline - VA/DoD’s Stroke Rehabilitation

VA/DoD’s Stroke Rehabilitation 2024 vs 2019 – Guidelines Timeline

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In our most recent edition of the Guidelines Timelines, we will be exploring the topic of stroke rehabilitation. In August 2024, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) jointly released an updated clinical practice guideline (CPG) for the management of stroke rehabilitation for their healthcare providers. This new guideline serves […]

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Guidelines
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Cardiology • Neurology • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation • Public Health and General Preventive Medicine
Guideline Timeline - AHAASA Primary Stroke Prevention

AHA/ASA’s Primary Stroke Prevention 2024 vs 2014 – Guidelines Timeline

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In this edition of our Guidelines Timeline series, we will explore the recently released 2024 Guideline for the Primary Prevention of Stroke by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA). This updated guideline supersedes the previous version from 2014, providing clinicians with a comprehensive resource to aid in the implementation of prevention […]

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Guidelines
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Cardiology • General Cardiology • Interventional Cardiology • Neurology
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