🫀 Zero-fluoroscopy pulsed field ablation using a variable loop circular catheter in a patient with a permanent pacemaker demonstrates a simplified workflow and supports expanding AF ablation to patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices. ⬇️
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🫀 After SAVR, women experience higher early mortality but improved long-term survival compared with men in a meta-analysis of >159k patients — highlighting the complexity of sex differences in valve outcomes. Read more ⬇️
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🌟 #CoolCaseOfTheMonth: Early diagnosis matters! cMRI enables no invasive detection of cardiac inflammatory disease, yet endomyocardial biopsy remains essential for definitive diagnosis — highlighting the complementary roles of imaging and pathology ⬇️
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📢 #HotOffThePress! The newest issue of #CJCO is out now. See all the details here: cjcopen.ca/current
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🔎 A new systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 studies highlights how sex impacts the outcomes of surgical aortic valve replacement, with women found to have worse in-hospital mortality but better survival during follow-up. Read more ⬇️
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🫀 A new study in #CJCO suggests that increasing base pacing rates could help to prevent cognitive decline in patients with risk of cerebrovascular disease. Read more ⬇️
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🫀 Read about the EMERGECryo Study: a multicenter RCT testing early cryoballoon ablation vs anti-arrhythmic drug AAD therapy for recent-onset AF in the ED. Can early ablation improve outcomes? ⬇️
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👩‍⚕️ Read about the top priorities in cardiac rehabilitation for women based on the input of people with lived and living experience of cardiovascular disease ⬇️
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🫀 This new article raises awareness of the possibility of coronary artery disease and transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis in patients with known CAD. Read about findings encountered in clinical cases with concomitant CAD and ATTR-CM ⬇️
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❤️ Looking for resources in honour of Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day 2026? Consult our curated collection of articles here ⬇️
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🔎 A new study demonstrates that a regional post-discharge Virtual STEMI Clinic isn’t just feasible—it catches what discharge misses! Read more ⬇️
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❤ In celebration of Heart Month 2026, consult our collection of must-read articles! ⬇️
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❤️ In recognition of Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week, read the CCS' curated collection of #CHD articles here: ccs.ca/wp-content/u...
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🌟 #CoolCaseOfTheMonth: read about a MitraClip (Abbott vascular) implantation in a patient with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (#HOCM), as a bridge to survival ⬇️
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❤️ This prospective study suggests that patients with hATTR-CM should be systematically referred to a specialized neurologist for routine assessment, especially patients who report neurologic symptoms.
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📚 Testing a daily quiz-based microlearning program to support ECG interpretation for medical students!
✅ Feasible
✅ Boosts short-term skills
Next step: assess long-term retention.
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🫀 Case report: a woman with acute pulmonary edema due to a left atrial thrombus ⬇️
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🌟 #CoolCaseOfTheMonth: Distinguishing giant cell myocarditis from cardiac sarcoidosis is crucial for optimal treatment, yet remains a challenge. Read more ⬇️
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🔍 Read a new study about women’s experiences of managing hypertension in primary care. Women with hypertension are often dismissed & asked to “prove it.” Clinicians: listen, trust and use gender-sensitive, intersectional care ⬇️
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❤️ Can donor heart platforms save more lives? National survey highlights promise—but RCT evidence is missing. Read more ⬇️
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🫀 Severe aortic stenosis + extremely large annulus? Read about a valve-in-valve approach using J-Valve as an anchor. A first-of-its-kind solution pushing the limits of structural heart interventions! ⬇️
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🫀 New PHYSTAVI pilot trial: LBBP is feasible for AV block after TAVI with preserved LVEF and shows midterm outcomes comparable to traditional RV apical pacing. This could influence how we approach pacing post-TAVI. Read more ⬇️
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💓 Markers of left atrial cardiopathy (APCs, NT-proBNP) appear associated with cognitive impairment and stroke in patients without documented AF. These indicators may offer a pathway for earlier cognitive-risk screening ⬇️
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🌟 #CoolCaseOfTheMonth: A 31-year-old male with presumed asthma was actually battling a thymic neuroendocrine tumour—first presenting as cardiac tamponade! This report highlights the diagnostic challenge & successful surgical resection ⬇️
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🔍 Can healthier movement behaviours in adolescence reduce socioeconomic inequalities in adult cardiovascular disease risk? Important insights on eliminating unhealthy behaviours & equalizing behaviours across socioeconomic groups ⬇️
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🔍 NSTEMI patients presenting to hospitals without catheterization laboratories experience worse outcomes. Read important findings ⬇️
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🌟 #CoolCaseOfTheMonth: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy after atrioventricular synchronous leadless pacemaker implantation for complete atrioventricular block ⬇️
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