In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at temporary mechanical circulatory support in infarct-related cardiogenic shock. He then explores the anticoagulation benefit in device-detected atrial fibrillation with or without vascular disease as reported in a combined analysis of the NOAH-AFNET 6 and ARTESiA trials. Finally, Dr. Eagle discusses a pooled analysis of the SELECT, FLOW, STEP-HFpEF, and STEP-HFpEF DM randomized trials that documented the effectiveness of semaglutide versus placebo in patients with heart failure and mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction. 

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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the kidney and cardiovascular effectiveness of SGLT2 inhibitors versus GLP-1 receptor agonists in type 2 diabetes. He then explores the prognostic ability of diffusion-weighted brain MRI lesions after TAVR. Finally, Dr. Eagle discusses perioperative management of patients taking direct oral anticoagulants, particularly those being considered for noncardiac surgery. 

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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the 2024 ACC/AHA key data elements and definitions for social determinants of health in cardiology. He then explores key points of management of aortopathy in children. Finally, Dr. Eagle discusses the recent position statement on the use of cardiac CT following left atrial appendage occlusion. 

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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the potential role of genetics in predicting risk in people with aortic disease. He then compares plant and animal fat intake in overall cardiovascular disease outcomes. Finally, Dr. Eagle discusses a clinical consensus statement on the management of cardiac sarcoidosis from the European community.  

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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the 2024 update to the 2020 ACC/AHA Clinical Performance and Quality Measures for Adults With Heart Failure (HF). He then explores the eligibility and projected benefits of rapid initiation of quadruple therapy for newly diagnosed HF. Finally, Dr. Eagle discusses a systematic review of clinical trials investigating the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) or angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) for advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). 

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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at post-capillary pulmonary hypertension in heart failure and the revised European guideline definition. He then explores obesity in adolescents and its impact on our societal health. Finally, Dr. Eagle discusses a national analysis of the timing of noncardiac surgery following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR): is there an optimal time for surgery after TAVR? 

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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at a prospective multicenter cohort study that examined early and late aortic-related mortality and rupture after fenestrated-branched endovascular aortic repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. He then explores periprocedural mortality in patients having PCI and a rise in biomarkers. Finally, Dr. Eagle discusses a systemic review and meta-analysis of lipoprotein(a) and calcific aortic valve stenosis progression. 

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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at a study comparing three diuretic regimens in ambulatory congested heart failure (HF) patients (DEA-HF). He then explores a randomized trial that investigates the effects of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) leads on the tricuspid valve and right ventricle. Finally, Dr. Eagle discusses the effects of rapid up-titration of neurohormonal blockade in patients with acute decompensated HF. 

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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the ARISE-HF trial that examined racial differences in diabetic cardiomyopathy. He then explores established and emerging implications of treatment of genetic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Finally, Dr. Eagle discusses the use of GLP-1 agonists, including semaglutide vs. tirzepatide for weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity. 

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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle discusses a state-of-the-art review on iron repletion for patients with heart failure and iron deficiency. He then explores the diagnosis and management of ventricular septal defect complicating acute myocardial infarction. Finally, Dr. Eagle discusses practical guidance for hemodynamic assessment by right heart catheterization in management of heart failure. 

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