Eagle's Eye View: Your Weekly CV Update From ACC.org Exercise Training in HCM; Management of Kawasaki Disease; Race, Social Determinants of Health, Polygenic Risk for CHD
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Nov 20, 2024 Discover the surprising benefits of moderate-intensity exercise for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Learn the critical signs and treatment strategies for Kawasaki Disease, a key cause of heart issues in children. Dive into groundbreaking research on how self-reported race and social determinants influence coronary heart disease risk, based on a study involving over 240,000 participants. This engaging discussion connects genetics, race, and socio-economic factors in understanding heart health outcomes.
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Exercise for HCM
- Consider moderate-intensity exercise training for patients with non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- This can improve exercise performance and reduce left ventricular filling pressures.
Kawasaki Disease Diagnosis
- Kawasaki disease is a clinical diagnosis characterized by fever, lymphadenopathy, rash, and other symptoms.
- Untreated Kawasaki disease can lead to coronary artery aneurysms in about 25% of patients.
Kawasaki Disease Management
- Echocardiography is the primary imaging method for assessing coronary arteries in Kawasaki disease patients.
- Patients with large aneurysms may require dual anti-inflammatory therapy, antiplatelet therapy, and anticoagulation.