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CT-defined CAC predicts cardiovascular events in lung cancer patients

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We found] a meaningful impact of the CAC score on overall survival and [that it] was associated with the occurrence of major cardiovascular events," wrote a team led by Hans-Jonas Meyer of the University of Leipzig in Germany. The odds ratio for the association between CAC score and major cardiovascular events was 1.97 (with 1 as reference).

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PET/CT predicts adverse cardiac events in men with prostate cancer

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PET/CT scans used to visualize findings in men with recurrent prostate cancer may also help assess their risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a study published January 22 in Clinical Genitourinary Cancer. Coronary arterial calcification is a known predictor of adverse cardiovascular events in the general population.

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PET predicts adverse events in heart disease patients

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PET imaging with nitrogen-13 (N-13) ammonia radiotracer can help predict major adverse cardiac events in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD), according to a study published May 30 in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging. Patients underwent the scans between January 2017 and January 2021.

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Beware risk of adverse events associated with GBCAs

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To make the situation more complicated, not all possible adverse events from GBCAs are noted in drug packaging, wrote a team led by Lu Wang , PhD, of Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital in Yantai, China. Adverse events occurred more frequently among women across all four drugs. Extra studies are needed to enhance the safety of GBCAs."

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AI-enhanced cardiac CT could help curb cardiovascular events

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Researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles are among those monitoring the clinical and investigational role of AI in advanced cardiac CT imaging. insurance claims data to study the clinical adoption of medical AI devices in the U.S. Certain applications are progressing faster than others, however.

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Clinical Conundrum: Should a Troponin Routinely be Ordered in Patients with SVT?

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Clinical Scenario: A 44-year-old man presents with palpitations that started 45 minutes ago. In clinical practice, a troponin is used to determine whether a patient has had myocardial damage resulting due to coronary atherosclerosis or an acute coronary occlusion (ACO). He has no medical problems and denies any prior similar symptoms.

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Mayo Clinic Case Report: WBCT Reveals Tibial Plafond Stress Fracture in Competitive Athlete

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In the sport of track and field, jumping events have proven to be some of the most injury prone. The post Mayo Clinic Case Report: WBCT Reveals Tibial Plafond Stress Fracture in Competitive Athlete appeared first on CurveBeam AI. Pole vaulting is particularly susceptible to foot and ankle injuries.

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