Todd Neale
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Senior Medical Journalist and Associate News Editor for TCTMD • #CardioSky
Q&A: Wayne Batchelor Reflects on the State of Medical Research Early in the Second Trump Term
Q&A: Wayne Batchelor Reflects on the State of Medical Research Early in the Second Trump Term
Q&A: Wayne Batchelor Reflects on the State of Medical Research Early in the Second Trump Term sciprian@crf.org Fri, 02/07/2025 - 15:01 Todd Neale TCTMD spoke with Batchelor about how executive orders on DEI and federal funding are impacting the…
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"A lot of investigators are very afraid right now, in that this is truly without precedent—how this [presidential] transition handled the nation’s scientists, and medical scientists in particular," @drdevireddy.bsky.social says @tctmd.bsky.social www.tctmd.com/news/early-a...
Early Actions by Trump Administration Sow Uncertainty for CV Research
The immediate impact for the medical sciences is unclear, but the symbolism is “very chilling,” one commentator says.
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Societies Update Appropriate Use Criteria for Cardiac Implantable Devices
Societies Update Appropriate Use Criteria for Cardiac Implantable Devices
Societies Update Appropriate Use Criteria for Cardiac Implantable Devices sciprian@crf.org Thu, 01/23/2025 - 16:07 Todd Neale Much has changed since the 2013 document came out, with new information on pacing devices, techniques, and more.
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Grateful to tctmd for this nice summary of our work! High BP While Lying Down Signals Future CVD Risk www.tctmd.com/news/high-bp...
High BP While Lying Down Signals Future CVD Risk
It’s not yet time to abandon seated BP measurements, but taking a look at supine readings may provide enhanced risk assessments.
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All Eyes on PCI—Should Patients’ Family Members Watch Cases?
All Eyes on PCI—Should Patients’ Family Members Watch Cases?
All Eyes on PCI—Should Patients’ Family Members Watch Cases? hdellabella@crf.org Thu, 12/19/2024 - 11:53 Whether it’s in the cath lab or during a live case, having relatives present can lead to extra anxiety and impact care, operators say.
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Thanks to @drwanpen.bsky.social and @jordybc.bsky.social, as well as Ajay Kirtane and David Kandzari, for their help with this one @tctmd.bsky.social www.tctmd.com/news/reimbur...
Reimbursement Issues Seem to Be Holding Renal Denervation Back
Many centers are not yet performing the procedure, but some financial relief is on the way in the new year.
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Formulations of hormone therapies and diverse effects on the risk of CVDs www.tctmd.com/news/cvd-ris... @toddneale.bsky.social @tctmd.bsky.social #HRT #CardioSky @drmarthagulati.bsky.social @erinmichos.bsky.social
CVD Risks Vary by Type of Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy
Venous thromboembolism is a risk with several contemporary HRT formulations, consistent with earlier data.
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A recent TCTMD feature story delves into the underuse of GDMT for patients with HFrEF. As @shelleyzieroth.bsky.social explains, “these are lifesaving, disease-modifying therapies, and our patients need rapid access to them.” Full story here: www.tctmd.com/news/gdmt-up... @toddneale.bsky.social
These two trials are "steps forward," @drjasonandrade.bsky.social says. "They’re helpful in improving our knowledge of the treatment of persistent A-fib, which is definitely an area where we need to improve our knowledge." @tctmd.bsky.social @ahascience.bsky.social www.tctmd.com/news/two-tri...
Two Trials Provide Insights Into Catheter Ablation Options for Persistent AF
There remains a need to identify patients who will derive benefits from adjunctive techniques on top of pulmonary vein isolation.
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“Echocardiography is the ideal place to use AI,” comments David Ouyang. At #AHA24, two new studies added further evidence in support of AI’s potential to transform the echocardiology landscape. For all the details on the study presentations: tctmd.com/news/ai-pois... @rohankhera.bsky.social
AI Poised to Change the Landscape of Echocardiography
Two studies presented at AHA show the capacity of AI to improve sonographer accuracy, consistency, and workflow.
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Nice coverage of SUMMIT @tctmd.bsky.social Well-executed trial; large benefit w tirzepatide in HFpEF + obesity Note sample size modest (731) & modest number of events (92) @dranulala.bsky.social @jgrapsa.bsky.social @drmarthagulati.bsky.social #cardiosky www.tctmd.com/news/summit-...
SUMMIT: Tirzepatide a ‘Huge Win’ for HFpEF Patients With Obesity
HF specialists agree these drugs will be key tools in fighting the obesity-related HFpEF epidemic. Hurdles and questions remain.
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TCTMD is finally here 🦋 @tctmd.bsky.social Thx @shelleywood.bsky.social @toddneale.bsky.social et al for your support. #CardioSky #MedSky
Parham Eshtehardi MD@cardioobdoc.bsky.social · 2y ago#CardioSky #MedSky Journals/Societies 1/X AHA @americanheart.bsky.social ACC @accintouch.bsky.social SCAI @scainews.bsky.social AHA Sciences @ahascience.bsky.social AHA Journals @ahajournals.bsky.social JACC @jaccjournals.bsky.social ASPC @aspcardio.bsky.social AJPC @ajpcardio.bsky.social
Interesting study report on association between heat disorders and atrial arrhythmia #AHA24 Extreme Heat Seems to Spark More Atrial Arrhythmias in #cardiac implantable electronic devices patient @toddneale.bsky.social #TCTMD www.tctmd.com/news/extreme...
Extreme Heat Seems to Spark More Atrial Arrhythmias in IED Patients
Though the results aren’t definitive, it’s not premature to suggest high-risk individuals take shelter on very hot days.
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