D-dimer Disappoints
Dr Goldhaber reviews a Canadian study on the use of D-dimer testing to predict recurrent VTE. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - August 13, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Life and Times of Leading Cardiologists: John McMurray
A rabid Glasgow Celtic fan explains how he escaped the violent streets of Belfast, Northern Ireland to become one of the world's leading heart-failure researchers to new series host Dr Magnus Ohman. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - July 20, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
GARFIELD-AF: Room for Improvement in Both Men and Women
Are women at risk for AF less likely to receive oral anticoagulation than men? Dr Goldhaber reviews data from a global registry. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - June 25, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Jun 12 Cardiology News
The FDA Advisory Committee ruling on PCSK9 drugs, sitagliptin and CV risk, PPI use and MI risk, and the role of stress in heart disease are reviewed by Dr Mandrola. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - June 12, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
May 22 Cardiology News
Dr John Mandrola reviews studies on FFR-CT for evaluation of chest pain, anticoagulation after AF ablation, a novel treatment protocol in the ER for patients with AF, mindfulness therapy, and shared-decision making. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - May 22, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Making Decisions With, Not for, Patients
Selma Mohammed and Victor Montori explore the merits of shared decision making and highlight a tool to facilitate the discussion on whether to take a statin for primary prevention. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - May 19, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
May 15 Cardiology News
From HRS 2015 in Boston, Dr Mandrola addresses MICRA pacing, LV endocardial pacing for CRT, MRI-safe ICDs, NOACs before AF ablation, Botox for AF, His-bundle pacing, ABIM-MOC and Contrave Light. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - May 15, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Dr Goldhaber Remembers Dr Michael J. Davidson
Dr Goldhaber's poignant tribute to his colleague who was shot and killed at Brigham and Women's hospital. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - May 14, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
AF and HF Together: A Vicious Electromechanical Cycle
LaPrincess Brewer interviews Bernard Gersh on the fundamentals of atrial fibrillation in heart failure. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - May 13, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Cardiac Cachexia (Wasting) Clarified
Which patients are at risk for cachexia and how do you diagnose and treat it? Dr Pina gets the answers from an expert in the field, Dr Stefan Anker. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - May 12, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Patient-Knows-Best Research Trials
Drs Harrington and Hernandez discuss the limitations of randomized trials and the upcoming ADAPTABLE trial on aspirin dosing developed under the patient-centered-outcomes research initiative from NIH. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - May 11, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
May 8 Cardiology News
Lariat, stroke intervention in patients on NOACs, health literacy and HF, ASA dosing, fitness and AF, and informed consent during STEMI are discussed by Dr John Mandrola. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - May 8, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Central Blood Pressure Measurement: Any Added Value?
Noninvasive techniques allow measurement of central blood pressure, but are clinicians (and payers) ready for it? (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - May 6, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
May 1 Cardiology News
Dr John Mandrola discusses the QCOR cancellation, LVADs, gene therapy for heart failure, statins in the elderly, and hand sanitizers. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - May 1, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Insights From ACC 2015 to Lower HF Readmissions
Ileana Piña, MD reviews ACC presentations on heart failure readmission rates and their impact on Medicare accountability. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - April 29, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
