The DAPT Trial: An Interview With Laura MauriThe DAPT Trial: An Interview With Laura Mauri
Samuel Goldhaber discusses the Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy trial with lead investigator Laura Mauri. theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - December 9, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
No SUPPORT for Adding an ARB in Stable Hypertensive CHFNo SUPPORT for Adding an ARB in Stable Hypertensive CHF
Adding olmesartan to an ACE inhibitor and a beta-blocker in patients with well-controlled hypertension and stable heart failure will hurt the kidneys without improving survival, a study suggests. Heartwire (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - December 5, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Engaging Underrepresented Populations in Medical ResearchEngaging Underrepresented Populations in Medical Research
A survey of African American women community leaders about participation in medical research may provide clues to better engage women and minorities in clinical trials. Mayo Clinic (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - December 4, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Roundtable Source Type: news
Wide Variation in Hospital Bleeding Rates Post-PCIWide Variation in Hospital Bleeding Rates Post-PCI
Investigators suggest bleeding complications following PCI should be used as a performance measure at hospitals. Heartwire (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - December 3, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
ACCORD: Intensive Glucose-Lowering Reduces Ischemic EventsACCORD: Intensive Glucose-Lowering Reduces Ischemic Events
Although not prespecified to look at ischemic heart disease events, the ACCORD trial suggests there might be some benefit in tightly controlling glucose concentrations in some patients. Heartwire (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - December 3, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
IMPROVE-IT: Are We Back to 'The Lower the Better' for LDL-C?IMPROVE-IT: Are We Back to 'The Lower the Better' for LDL-C?
Seth Bilazarian and Chris Cannon discuss the role of ezetimibe in secondary prevention and whether super-low LDL-C levels are the way to go. theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - December 1, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
November 14 News PodcastNovember 14 News Podcast
Hear a review of the top cardiology stories for the week ending Nov 14 theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - November 14, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
November 7 News PodcastNovember 7 News Podcast
Hear a review of the top cardiology stories for the week ending Nov 7 theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - November 7, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Platelet Activation Seen as Key to MI, Pneumonia LinkPlatelet Activation Seen as Key to MI, Pneumonia Link
Patients with community-acquired pneumonia showing MI soon after hospitalization had elevations in multiple platelet-activation markers. But were the MIs really due to thrombus-mediated ischemia? Heartwire (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - October 28, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Genes for High LDL-C Linked to Aortic-Valve DiseaseGenes for High LDL-C Linked to Aortic-Valve Disease
The findings point to a possible role for LDL-modifying therapy in aortic-valve disease and may explain why the strategy didn't seemed to work in past trials. Heartwire (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - October 27, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
October 10 News PodcastOctober 10 News Podcast
Hear a review of the top cardiology stories for the week ending Oct 10 theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - October 10, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Is Venous Thromboembolism a Chronic Condition?Is Venous Thromboembolism a Chronic Condition?
Dr Sam Goldhaber dispels the myth that venous thromboembolism is a one-time event treated with short-term management. theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - October 7, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
Beta-Blockers No Use in HF Patients With Atrial FibrillationBeta-Blockers No Use in HF Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
A large meta-analysis that pulled patient-level data on HF and AF found a major benefit for beta-blockers in patients in sinus rhythm, but no such benefit in those with atrial fib at baseline. Heartwire (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - September 3, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Poor Prognosis for Incidental AF Detected by MonitoringPoor Prognosis for Incidental AF Detected by Monitoring
What should clinicians do with an incidental finding of AF detected by monitoring in asymptomatic patients? Do they fare worse than those without AF? A new study attempts to determine the prognosis of these difficult-to-treat patients. Heartwire (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - August 25, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
August 8 News PodcastAugust 8 News Podcast
Hear a review of the top cardiology stories for the week ending Aug 8 theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - August 8, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
