Clare L Murphy
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Clare L Murphy
@clarelmurphy.bsky.social
Consultant Cardiologist with specialist interest in Heart Failure, NHS Forth Valley.
Immediate past National Clinical Lead for Heart Failure 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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📢 Scotland launches its first Specialist Nursing in #Cardiology Framework, setting national standards for cardiology nurse specialists. A significant step towards consistent, high-quality cardiac care across the country

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#Cardiology #CNSvalue #CardioSky
New framework sets standard for Cardiology Nurse Specialists
Today marks an important milestone with the launch of Scotland’s first national framework for Specialist Nursing in Cardiology. Unveiled at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, the Framework aims to standardi...
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May 13, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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CLEAR trial: Should we routinely use Spironolactone after Acute Myocardial Infarction?

No!

#AHA2024

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Routine Spironolactone in Acute Myocardial Infarction | NEJM
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists have been shown to reduce mortality in patients after myocardial infarction with congestive heart failure. Whether routine use of spironolactone is beneficial...
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November 17, 2024 at 4:19 PM
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CLEAR trial (Part 2): Should we routinely use Colchicine after acute myocardial infarction?

Also no!

#AHA2024

www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Colchicine in Acute Myocardial Infarction | NEJM
Inflammation is associated with adverse cardiovascular events. Data from recent trials suggest that colchicine reduces the risk of cardiovascular events. In this multicenter trial with a 2-by-2 fac...
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November 17, 2024 at 4:25 PM
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#LBCT #SUMMIT trial #AHA24
💥 Treatment with tirzepatide led to ⤵️risk of a composite of death from cardiovascular 🫀 causes or worsening heart failure 🆚 placebo and improved health status in patients with HFpEF+obesity
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November 16, 2024 at 3:16 PM
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Invited Commentary on the FINEARTS-HF trial:

The Fine Art and Science of Translating Trials Results Into Clinical Practice

#AHA24

Read it now in JAMA Cardiology: https://ja.ma/4ex15bP
November 17, 2024 at 2:57 PM
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Among patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy & VT an initial strategy of catheter ablation ⚡️led to a lower risk of a composite primary end-point event 🆚 antiarrhythmic drug therapy 💊
#AHA24 #VANISH2 #LBCT
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Catheter Ablation or Antiarrhythmic Drugs for Ventricular Tachycardia | NEJM
Patients with ventricular tachycardia and ischemic cardiomyopathy are at high risk for adverse outcomes. Catheter ablation is commonly used when antiarrhythmic drugs do not suppress ventricular tac...
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November 17, 2024 at 4:09 AM