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Mashup Score: 33Investigating infective endocarditis: teaching hospitals to choose wisely - The British Journal of Cardiology - 3 month(s) ago
Introduction Infective endocarditis (IE) is a potentially fatal infection of the endothelial lining of cardiac structures, with an estimated incidence between 42 and 67 cases per million in England.1 Mortality without treatment approaches 100%.2 The 1994 Duke diagnostic criteria for IE merge clinical, echocardiogra …
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Mashup Score: 105Optimal angiographic views for invasive coronary angiography: a guide for trainees - The British Journal of Cardiology - 5 month(s) ago
Introduction Invasive diagnostic coronary angiography is a core procedure that all cardiology trainees/fellows are required to learn, and in which they are expected to become independent in practising during their training.1 Learning normally starts during the first year, and a key component of independence is the …
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Mashup Score: 1Inspiring change within the NHS to improve collaborative working and patient care across cardiovascular disease - 6 month(s) ago
Faculty member Affiliation Professor Ahmet Fuat PCCS Council Member and GPSI Cardiology, County Durham Professor Chris Gale Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist, University of Leeds Dr Guy Lloyd Consultant Cardiologist, Barts Heart Centre and Honorary Secretary, BCS Helen Willia …
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Mashup Score: 1Assessing opinion on lower LDL-cholesterol lowering, and the role of newer lipid-reducing treatment options - 8 month(s) ago
Introduction Statins are the gold-standard lipid-lowering therapy based on their efficacy in reducing serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and general tolerability.1 While statins have an extensive body of evidence that have shown them to reduce the risk of cardiovascular (CV) events,2,3 there are conc …
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Mashup Score: 397The delusion of measuring blood pressure - 9 month(s) ago
Measurement Blood pressure measurement is a quintessential part of healthcare, and accurate measurement is paramount for proper diagnosis and treatment of hypertension. However, studies indicate that inaccuracies in blood pressure monitoring are prevalent, even among healthcare professionals.2–5 Flawed measuremen …
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Mashup Score: 1Should we be screening people with diabetes for atrial fibrillation? Exploring patients’ views - 1 year(s) ago
Atrial fibrillation (AF) and diabetes are increasingly prevalent worldwide, both increasing stroke risk. AF can be detected by patient-led electrocardiogram (ECG) screening applications. Understanding patients’ views around AF screening is important when considering recommendations, and this study explores these views where there is an existing diagnosis of diabetes. Nine semi-structured…
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Ambulatory electrocardiogram (AECG) monitoring is a common cardiovascular investigation. Traditionally, this requires a face-to-face appointment. In order to reduce contact during the COVID-19 pandemic, we investigated whether drive-by collection and self-fitting of the device by the patient represents an acceptable alternative. A prospective, observational study of consecutive patients…
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Mashup Score: 3Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on ST-elevation myocardial infarction presentation and survival - 2 year(s) ago
Presentation and outcomes of patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) may change during viral pandemics. We compared symptom-to-call (STC), call-to-balloon (CTB), door-to-balloon (DTB) times; high-sensitivity troponin (hs-cTnI) levels; and survival of patients (n=39) during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic (defined as a ‘COVID period’ starting four weeks before lockdown)…
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Mashup Score: 1Atrial fibrillation prevalence and predictors in patients with diabetes: a cross-sectional screening study - 2 year(s) ago
Prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) and diabetes is increasing worldwide. Diabetes is a risk factor for AF and both increase stroke risk. Previous AF screening studies have recruited high-risk patient groups, but not with diabetes as the target group. This study aims to determine whether people with diabetes have a higher prevalence of AF than the general population and investigate whether…
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Heart failure (HF) is increasingly common and incurs a substantial cost, both in terms of quality and length of life, but also in terms of societal and economic impact. While significant gains are being made in the therapeutic management of HF, we continue to diagnose most patients when they are acutely unwell in hospital, often with advanced disease. This article presents our experience in…
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It took me 8 years but nice to finally have a publication with choosing wisely in the title. Thanks to @BrJCardiol for publishing our work with @DrMarkMills & colleagues. https://t.co/Xy6Z2rSt4x #CardioEd #cardiotwitter #FOAMed #choosingwisely #preventingoverdiagnosis https://t.co/s8hAl2HNIW