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ESC TV Today – Your Cardiovascular News

Season 2 - Ep.16: Long-term beta blockers after MI - Pros and Cons of the microaxial pump in cardiogenic shock

May 23, 2024
Cardiologists Stephan Achenbach, Carlos Aguiar, Michael Boehm, and Lene Holmvang discuss topics like long-term beta blockers post-MI, pros and cons of microaxial pump in cardiogenic shock, patient selection for micro-axial pump, and benign cardiac imaging findings in an informative and engaging manner.
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  • Oral cardiac myosin inhibitor Effie Camden showed improvements in patients with hypertrophy cardiomyopathy, prompting further study for long-term benefits.
  • Increased risk of malignant ventricular arrhythmias in women with arrhythmic mitral valve prolapse during pregnancy highlights the importance of primary prevention ICD implantation.

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Effie Camden Improves Functional Capacity in Cardiomyopathy Patients

Effie Camden, an oral cardiac myosin inhibitor, significantly improved peak oxygen uptake, symptoms, and left ventricular outflow tract gradients in patients with obstructive hypertrophy cardiomyopathy. The Sequoia HCM trial showed a 1.7 milliliters per kilogram per minute improvement in peak oxygen uptake compared to a placebo, warranting further studies for long-term benefits.

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