ESC 2015: Positive-in-the-Wrong-Direction Trials, and OthersESC 2015: Positive-in-the-Wrong-Direction Trials, and Others
Drs Blomström-Lundqvist, Mack, and Cleland discuss the lessons from some of the negative trials from ESC, and what registries and clinical trials can teach. theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - October 8, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Roundtable Source Type: news
FDA Approves DES With Bioabsorbable Polymer (Synergy)FDA Approves DES With Bioabsorbable Polymer (Synergy)
The stent polymer is fully absorbed after 3 months, leaving behind a bare platinum-chromium stent. By eliminating the polymer, the hope is the stent will promote speedier healing and reduce the risk of vascular complications. FDA Approvals (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - October 5, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Alert Source Type: news
TEXT ME: Lifestyle-Modification App May Improve CVD Risk FactorsTEXT ME: Lifestyle-Modification App May Improve CVD Risk Factors
"It was surprising that such a simple, low-cost intervention could be so effective in patients with coronary heart disease," say researchers, noting that it addresses a gap in clinical practice. Heartwire from Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - September 22, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Sep 18 Cardiology News Sep 18 Cardiology News
The SPRINT hypertension trial announcement, ABIM concessions, frailty as a predictor of PCI outcomes, and high interval training as therapy in type 2 diabetes are discussed in this week's podcast. theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - September 18, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Heart Disease: What's Bad for the Goose Is Bad for the GanderHeart Disease: What's Bad for the Goose Is Bad for the Gander
Dr Black interviews Dr Martha Gulati on why clinicians need to consider cardiovascular disease in their female patients, and the similarities and differences in CVD between men and women. Medscape Cardiology (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - September 14, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
Spironolactone Effectively Lowers BP in Resistant HypertensionSpironolactone Effectively Lowers BP in Resistant Hypertension
Patients with resistant hypertension, those taking three drugs at maximally tolerated doses but still not at goal, should not be called "resistant" until they have tried spironolactone, according to PATHWAY2 researchers. Heartwire from Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - August 31, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Baseline LVEF May Predict Peripartum Cardiomyopathy RecoveryBaseline LVEF May Predict Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Recovery
In what one expert calls a 'landmark trial,' LV dysfunction and remodeling at baseline were associated with persistent cardiomyopathy and CV events, results that may call for updated HF guidelines. Heartwire from Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - August 21, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
'Stepwise' Pharmacotherapy May Lower Congestion in Acute HF 'Stepwise' Pharmacotherapy May Lower Congestion in Acute HF
An intensified medication treatment process that decreases cardiorenal syndrome symptoms without causing further kidney deterioration could have wide-spread implications in the future, say researchers. Heartwire from Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - August 6, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Visit-to-Visit Blood-Pressure Variability May Predict CV RiskVisit-to-Visit Blood-Pressure Variability May Predict CV Risk
"As the evidence mounts regarding the importance of consistency of blood-pressure readings . . . physicians should pay attention to [this]," an expert says. Heartwire from Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - August 6, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
The Case for Adherent Early Adoption of EntrestoThe Case for Adherent Early Adoption of Entresto
Dr Seth Bilazarian respectfully disagrees with Dr John Mandrola and outlines why he will be a cautious and strictly adherent adopter of the new ARNI heart failure drug. theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - August 3, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
Meta-Analysis: Cognitive Decline Rare After CV ProceduresMeta-Analysis: Cognitive Decline Rare After CV Procedures
"The general perception has been there were significant adverse cognitive effects" after these treatments, say researchers. But results suggest that clinicians "can be a little reassuring" to patients. Heartwire from Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - July 23, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Failing Grade for ProPublica's Surgeon ScorecardFailing Grade for ProPublica's Surgeon Scorecard
Dr Mandrola is a strong supporter of more transparency in medicine, but flawed data are worse than no data is his review of the surgeon scorecard from the public-interest journalism group. Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - July 23, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Expert Column Source Type: news
Bob Wachter, Digital Doctor Author, InterviewedBob Wachter, Digital Doctor Author, Interviewed
No Luddite, Dr Wachter thinks digital medicine is a good thing if we can learn from aviation and develop technology that better serves patients and healthcare providers. theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - July 23, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Expert Interview Source Type: news
ECG Challenge: What’s Happening?ECG Challenge: What’s Happening?
A quick glance may lead you to mistake this for another common cardiac phenomenon. Medscape Cardiology (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - July 23, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Case Challenge Source Type: news
Sheep Study Lifts the Wool on Obesity as Cause of AFSheep Study Lifts the Wool on Obesity as Cause of AF
A study in sheep points to obesity being a direct cause of atrial fibrillation and not just a coincidental comorbidity. theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - July 6, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
