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Heather Gornik

@heatherlgornik.bsky.social
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Cardiology/Vascular Medicine specialist at University Hospitals Harrington HVI and CWRU SoM. Passionate about vascular medicine and rare diseases. Trying to figure out #FMD #SCAD new to #CardioSky

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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Online first - new patient information page on #menopause and #vascular health. Free download: doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Recognition of POTS is rising, but gaps in diagnosis, management and access to specialized care remain. During Dysautonomia Awareness Month, explore new survey findings and expert insights in Cardiology magazine: bit.ly/4hE0Y1F #POTS #CardiologyMag
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
September is PAD awareness month. This week, we will be highlighting recent publications focusing on PAD. Online first, Nohara & colleagues demonstrates hemodynamic failure after EVT is common in patients with CLTI and associated with poor outcomes. #PADawareness doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
September is PAD awareness month. This week, we will be highlighting recent publications focusing on PAD. Online first, Wang & colleagues demonstrates that patients with PAD exhibit impaired metabolic flexibility during acute exercise. #PAD #awareness doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
#CallforPapers: The emerging link between #cardiovascular, #kidney, and #metaoblic (#CKM) health and #vascular health. Learn more below and submit by Oct 15. buff.ly/EQUYqba
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
From the latest issue: Willot and colleagues analyze carotid revascularization in France, finding CEA remains predominant while CAS is used in higher-risk patients and thus associated with greater 30-day stroke/death and 5-year mortality. doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
From the latest issue: Sartori and colleagues evaluate home-based low-rate IV iloprost in “no-option” CLTI, finding fewer adverse events and potentially improved outcomes vs higher-rate hospital infusion. doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Cal for Papers: VMJ seeks manuscripts describing risk factors, health outcomes, and novel diagnostic & management approaches to patients with suspected #CKMsyndrome Submit by 10/15/26! buff.ly/EQUYqba
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Call for Papers: Vascular Medicine is seeking papers on the intersection of diabetes, CKD, and peripheral vascular disease. #cardiosky Submit your paper by 10/15/26! buff.ly/EQUYqba
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Online first: Zierler reviews the evolution of carotid duplex ultrasound criteria, highlighting advances in velocity thresholds, standardization, postintervention surveillance, and emerging plaque imaging to improve diagnosis and risk stratification of carotid artery disease. doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
From the latest issue: Vélez-Aguirre and colleagues review the potential role of Doppler ultrasound in Behçet’s syndrome, highlighting CFV wall thickness as a promising, noninvasive marker of vascular inflammation that may aid diagnosis, including in subclinical disease. doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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TCTMD @tctmd.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
New data reveals a link between higher lipoprotein(a) levels and increased VTE risk in both pre- and postmenopausal women on HRT. Discover what these findings mean for women's health. www.tctmd.com/news/lpa-lev... #HeartHealth #WomensHealth #VTE #LipoproteinA @hsbhatia.bsky.social
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Lp(a) Levels Interplay With Sex Hormones to Influence VTE Risk
The thrombotic risk correlated with the lipoprotein may indeed be context dependent, researchers say.
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JAMA Network Open @jamanetworkopen.com · 06/11/2025
In patients with spontaneous #CervicalArteryDissection, the presence of fibromuscular dysplasia was associated with distinct correlates and a 2.75x higher rate of recurrent dissection. ja.ma/3LnLjqZ
A Kaplan-Meier curve comparing patients free of recurrent dissection over time for those with and without fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD). The 'No FMD' group (orange line) shows a higher rate of remaining free of dissection compared to the 'FMD' group (blue line).
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
From the latest issue: Nolan and colleagues show that outcomes after PE thrombectomy are comparable whether procedures are performed by interventional radiology or vascular surgery, supporting collaborative intervention-sharing models within PE response teams. doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
From the latest issue: Porres-Aguilar and colleagues review the emerging role of exercise and rehabilitation to improve long-term symptoms and quality of life in patients with post-PE syndrome. 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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TCTMD @tctmd.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Resistance Training in Women Linked to Fewer CVD Events
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Resistance Training in Women Linked to Fewer CVD Events
Resistance Training in Women Linked to Fewer CVD Events cmacahilig@crf.org Thu, 06/18/2026 - 13:26 L.A. McKeown The combination of consistent strength training, aerobic activity, and limited sedentary time yielded the greatest benefits.
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TH, Thrombosis & Haemostasis,TH Open @thjournal.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
📌Identifying Thromboprophylaxis and Aspirin 💊use in pregnancy 🤰the Italian MoMs Study 🆕 Interview 🗣️with lead authors Gregory Piazza, Maurizio Margaglione and Elvira Grandone 👀 Read article here ➡️ www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejo... www.linkedin.com/pulse/identi...
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Identifying Thromboprophylaxis and Aspirin use in pregnancy
TH: Why did you (and your colleagues) write this paper? What was its main purpose? ELVIRA GRANDONE, MAURIZIO MARGAGLIONE AND GREG PIAZZA: We undertook this project to identify predictors of antithromb...
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
New VMJ focused issue on venous disease is online: - Transcriptomic profiling of VV - Diagnostic tools for CVI - Optimizing risk stratifying tools for PE - Care teams for VTE - Debates in management of iliofemoral venous disease - Exercise therapy in PE journals.sagepub.com/toc/VMJ/curr...
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Swapnil Hiremath 🍁🇨🇦 @hswapnil.medsky.social · 20/05/2026
I clearly missed the memo! RIP DI AVP-R (nephrogenic DI) AVP-D (central DI) www.cmaj.ca/content/198/... #NephSky #EndoSky
5 things about AVP DI PDF capture
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
From the latest issue: Hayashi and colleagues show that osteoporosis is associated with worse survival and impaired aneurysm sac remodeling after EVAR, while osteoporosis treatment may promote sac shrinkage and improve long-term outcomes. doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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Mass General Brigham Women's Heart Health Program @mgbwomenheart.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
New Grand Rounds session coming up! Thursday, May 28th @ 5pm ET. Link to sign up here⤵️ events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2e9025... @heatherlgornik.bsky.social @dkadiandodov.bsky.social
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Online first: Smolderen and colleagues review patient-reported outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm, finding current tools lack depth in mental health and “flourishing,” and propose a more holistic, adaptive framework for patient-centered assessment. doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Online first: Skoog and colleagues review #ultrasound assessment of superficial venous incompetence, highlighting limitations of reflux time and the potential for quantitative measures to better capture disease severity and guide clinical evaluation. 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
New issue of #VMJ is online: - Procedural bleeding complications in PAD - Carotid intraplaque neorevascularization - Sex difference outcomes after endo AAA repair - ARB therapy for Marfans - Call for patient reported outcomes in AAA - Patient page: HHT journals.sagepub.com/toc/VMJ/curr...
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Santhi K. Ganesh, MD @santhikganesh.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Delighted to co-lead the first in-person ALIGN-FMD consortium meeting (Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research) last week at Imperial College London. Excited for what this team will accomplish together in #FMD research and what this collaboration can mean for patients living with FMD.
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
From the latest issue: Han and Liu present an interesting case of a patient with a right internal carotid artery to left cavernous sinus fistula. #carotid #fistula 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
From the latest issue: Liu and colleagues review advances in vascular models for #rare vascular diseases, highlighting how patient-specific cells, organoids, gene editing, and multiomics are transforming disease modeling and precision therapeutic discovery. doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Online first: Jeon and colleagues compare perfusion metrics after endovascular therapy for CLTI, showing that higher postprocedural skin perfusion pressure (SPP) predicts early wound healing, while transcutaneous oxygen pressure (TcPO2) is associated with improved limb outcomes. 🔗 buff.ly/qFOsRrU
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Online first: Eggleston and colleagues present a unique case of both common and uncommon cyanoacrylate type IV hypersensitivity reactions #varicose #veins 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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caloriesproper.bsky.social @caloriesproper.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Sleep-Aligned Extended Overnight Fasting Improves Nighttime and Daytime Cardiometabolic Function www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
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Sleep-Aligned Extended Overnight Fasting Improves Nighttime and Daytime Cardiometabolic Function | Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology
BACKGROUND: Time-restricted eating has gained attention for its potential cardiometabolic health benefits. Existing time-restricted eating approaches may have limited adherence and sustainability due ...
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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
New ACC/AHA Guidelines published today for lipids address measuring Lp(a) and ApoB www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/... and gift link summary www.wsj.com/health/welln...
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
From the latest issue: Smolderen and colleagues examine post–intervention imaging practices in CLTI, revealing substantial site-level variability and an association between more frequent imaging and higher major amputation rates. 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Online first: Bragina and colleagues present a systematic review and meta-analysis linking perivascular adipose tissue with arterial stiffness and vascular remodeling indices, underscoring perivascular adipose tissue as an early contributor to cardiovascular risk. doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
A huge thank you to Reps. Gus Bilirakis and Cherfilus-McCormick for their bipartisan leadership on legislative solutions to address this critical healthcare issue and to our patient advocates for sharing their experience with peripheral artery disease 📹 youtu.be/DcHh8geruG8 #SCAIAdvocacy #CardioSky
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Bipartisan Members of Congress Relaunch Congressional Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Caucus
YouTube video by SCAI-TV
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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
We used to think that the benefit of GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic) was dependent on weight loss. Now we know so many health benefits have little to do with that! Today's report: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Online first: Zhao and colleagues characterize the histopathology of post-thrombotic syndrome–related iliofemoral venous in-stent occlusion and identify predictors of restenosis after thrombectomy. #DVT #thrombectomy doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Online first: Liu and colleagues review advances in vascular models for rare vascular diseases, highlighting how patient-specific cells, organoids, gene editing, and multiomics are transforming disease modeling and precision therapeutic discovery. doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Online first: Li and colleagues share a unique case of intravenous pyogenic granuloma in the great saphenous vein. #GSV #Vascular doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Online first: Han and Liu present an interesting case of a patient with a right internal carotid artery to left cavernous sinus fistula. #carotid #fistula 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Online first: Yahyavi and colleagues use real-world data to show that GLP-1 receptor agonist use in DM patients with CLTI is associated with lower risks of major amputation, all-cause mortality, and myocardial infarction over 5 years. #PAD #DM #GLP1 doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
From the latest issue: ⭐️New patient information page just published in #VMJ on expectations with endovascular revascularization for PAD #PAD #CLTI Free download: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
🆕 2026 ACC/AHA Clinical Performance & Quality Measures for Patients With #cvPAD, released in collab w/ nine other specialty societies, offer a comprehensive framework to assess & elevate PAD care across clinical settings. Read more: bit.ly/3YPxPrD #JACC #CardioSky #MedSky
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Brunner-Ziegler et al: "Capillaroscopic differences between primary #Raynaud phenomenon and healthy controls indicate potential microangiopathic involvement in benign vasospasms" doi.org/10.1177/1358... Day 11 #12DaysofVascularMedicine #Vasospasm
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Winner of the 2025 Creager Prize: "Pilot study to evaluate the safety & effectiveness of etidronate treatment for arterial calcification due to deficiency of #CD73 (#ACDC)" by Ferrante et al. doi.org/10.1177/1358... #12DaysofVascularMedicine #rarediseases
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Meta-analysis of #RCTs: Efficacy & safety of #aspirin + clopidogrel vs aspirin alone in ischemic #stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack, by Mushood Ahmed et al doi.org/10.1177/1358... #12DaysofVascularMedicine #RCT
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Today we share the most read REVIEW article: "Advances in #lymphedema: An under-recognized disease with a hopeful future for patients" by Brett J Carroll and Dhruv Singhal journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... #12DaysofVascularMedicine
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Ian Mitchell, MD @drivmitch.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
This document from the AHA has been so helpful No more “hypertensive urgency” #medsky www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
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The Management of Elevated Blood Pressure in the Acute Care Setting: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association | Hypertension
Over the past 3 decades, a substantial body of high-quality evidence has guided the diagnosis and management of elevated blood pressure (BP) in the outpatient setting. In contrast, there is a lack of ...
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Vascular Medicine @vmj-svm.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
From the latest issue: Tanda and colleagues share a unique case of a giant 'Kommerell' diverticulum in a bovine arch resulting in dysphonia and dysphagia. #Aneurysm #MedSky doi.org/10.1177/1358...
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Alex Sullivan @alexsullivanmd.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Ever wonder why walking capacity varies across ABIs in those with PAD? Calf skeletal muscle microvascular dysfunction, not conduit artery occlusive disease, is the strongest driver of walking impairment in PAD. Happy to share our work in Circ CV Interventions! www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
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Microvascular Function and Ambulatory Capacity in Peripheral Artery Disease | Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions
BACKGROUND: Patients with peripheral artery disease experience walking impairment that is incompletely explained by large-artery atherosclerotic occlusive disease and abnormal ankle-brachial index (AB...
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