This Week in Cardiology

Apr 25 2025 This Week in Cardiology

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Apr 25, 2025
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INSIGHT

AI ECGs Excel in Emergency Diagnosis

  • AI ECG models can outperform clinicians in emergency diagnosis of myocardial infarction with high accuracy.
  • Troponin tests are slightly better, but AI offers rapid support crucial in early emergency settings.
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Novel Pacemaker Therapy for Hypertension

  • A pacing algorithm modulating atrioventricular intervals may lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients.
  • This FDA breakthrough designation accelerates device review but does not imply immediate clinical use.
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Early Ezetimibe Benefits Post-MI

  • Early ezetimibe after MI modestly improves LDL target achievement and reduces major cardiovascular events.
  • Effect size is small; shared decision-making with patients is essential.
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