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Todd Neale
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Senior Medical Journalist and Associate News Editor for TCTMD • #CardioSky
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New Cardiology Board Shot Down by ABMS
Jeffrey Kuvin, chair of the proposed board, said “we are deeply disappointed” with the decision.
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February 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Q&A: Wayne Batchelor Reflects on the State of Medical Research Early in the Second Trump Term
Q&A: Wayne Batchelor Reflects on the State of Medical Research Early in the Second Trump Term
Q&A: Wayne Batchelor Reflects on the State of Medical Research Early in the Second Trump Term [email protected] Fri, 02/07/2025 - 15:01 Todd Neale TCTMD spoke with Batchelor about how executive orders on DEI and federal funding are impacting the…
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February 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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"A lot of investigators are very afraid right now, in that this is truly without precedent—how this [presidential] transition handled the nation’s scientists, and medical scientists in particular," @drdevireddy.bsky.social says

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Early Actions by Trump Administration Sow Uncertainty for CV Research
The immediate impact for the medical sciences is unclear, but the symbolism is “very chilling,” one commentator says.
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January 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Societies Update Appropriate Use Criteria for Cardiac Implantable Devices
Societies Update Appropriate Use Criteria for Cardiac Implantable Devices
Societies Update Appropriate Use Criteria for Cardiac Implantable Devices [email protected] Thu, 01/23/2025 - 16:07 Todd Neale Much has changed since the 2013 document came out, with new information on pacing devices, techniques, and more.
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January 23, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Grateful to tctmd for this nice summary of our work!

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High BP While Lying Down Signals Future CVD Risk
It’s not yet time to abandon seated BP measurements, but taking a look at supine readings may provide enhanced risk assessments.
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January 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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J&J Halts Varipulse Pulsed-Field Ablation Cases in the US
The temporary pause will allow the company to investigate four neurovascular events seen in an external validation study.
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January 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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All Eyes on PCI—Should Patients’ Family Members Watch Cases?
All Eyes on PCI—Should Patients’ Family Members Watch Cases?
All Eyes on PCI—Should Patients’ Family Members Watch Cases? [email protected] Thu, 12/19/2024 - 11:53 Whether it’s in the cath lab or during a live case, having relatives present can lead to extra anxiety and impact care, operators say.
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December 19, 2024 at 5:14 PM
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BMJ Investigation Revives Questions About PLATO, Ticagrelor
PLATO investigators dismiss the paper as nothing new, but some clinicians say that, after 15 years, it’s hard not to have doubts.
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December 20, 2024 at 8:10 PM
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Thanks to @drwanpen.bsky.social and @jordybc.bsky.social, as well as Ajay Kirtane and David Kandzari, for their help with this one

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Reimbursement Issues Seem to Be Holding Renal Denervation Back
Many centers are not yet performing the procedure, but some financial relief is on the way in the new year.
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December 20, 2024 at 2:42 PM
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Formulations of hormone therapies and diverse effects on the risk of CVDs

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CVD Risks Vary by Type of Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy
Venous thromboembolism is a risk with several contemporary HRT formulations, consistent with earlier data.
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December 4, 2024 at 11:28 PM
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Tirzepatide Bests Semaglutide for Weight Loss: SURMOUNT-5 Topline Results
Patients lost an average of 20.2% of their weight with tirzepatide over 72 weeks versus 13.7% with semaglutide.
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December 4, 2024 at 5:09 PM
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A recent TCTMD feature story delves into the underuse of GDMT for patients with HFrEF. As @shelleyzieroth.bsky.social explains, “these are lifesaving, disease-modifying therapies, and our patients need rapid access to them.” Full story here: www.tctmd.com/news/gdmt-up... @toddneale.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 10:03 PM
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These two trials are "steps forward," @drjasonandrade.bsky.social says. "They’re helpful in improving our knowledge of the treatment of persistent A-fib, which is definitely an area where we need to improve our knowledge."

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Two Trials Provide Insights Into Catheter Ablation Options for Persistent AF
There remains a need to identify patients who will derive benefits from adjunctive techniques on top of pulmonary vein isolation.
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November 21, 2024 at 6:24 PM
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No Big Jumps in Smartwatch Accuracy for AF Detection Over Time
The lack of a significant decline in inconclusive readings across devices suggests improvements are needed in the algorithms.
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November 20, 2024 at 7:27 PM
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“Echocardiography is the ideal place to use AI,” comments
David Ouyang. At #AHA24, two new studies added further evidence in support of AI’s potential to transform the echocardiology landscape. For all the details on the study presentations: tctmd.com/news/ai-pois... @rohankhera.bsky.social
AI Poised to Change the Landscape of Echocardiography
Two studies presented at AHA show the capacity of AI to improve sonographer accuracy, consistency, and workflow.
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November 20, 2024 at 5:20 PM
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Nice coverage of SUMMIT @tctmd.bsky.social

Well-executed trial; large benefit w tirzepatide in HFpEF + obesity

Note sample size modest (731) & modest number of events (92)

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SUMMIT: Tirzepatide a ‘Huge Win’ for HFpEF Patients With Obesity
HF specialists agree these drugs will be key tools in fighting the obesity-related HFpEF epidemic. Hurdles and questions remain.
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November 20, 2024 at 5:44 PM
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TCTMD is finally here 🦋
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Thx @shelleywood.bsky.social @toddneale.bsky.social et al for your support.
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November 20, 2024 at 5:18 PM
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Interesting study report on association between heat disorders and atrial arrhythmia
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Extreme Heat Seems to Spark More Atrial Arrhythmias in #cardiac implantable electronic devices patient
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Extreme Heat Seems to Spark More Atrial Arrhythmias in IED Patients
Though the results aren’t definitive, it’s not premature to suggest high-risk individuals take shelter on very hot days.
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November 19, 2024 at 10:58 PM
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November 14, 2024 at 3:16 PM
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It's almost time for #AHA24!
November 14, 2024 at 10:41 PM