COVID-19 Update: NEJM, Lancet Studies Retracted COVID-19 Update: NEJM, Lancet Studies Retracted
These are the coronavirus stories you need to know about today.Medscape Medical News (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - June 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Consensus Recommendations on AMI Management During COVID-19 Consensus Recommendations on AMI Management During COVID-19
The ACC, ACEP, and SCAI provide consensus recommendations for a systematic approach for the care of patients with an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) during the COVID-19 pandemic.Medscape Medical News (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - April 22, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
FDA Issues Class I Recall of Advance Enforcer PTA Balloon Catheters FDA Issues Class I Recall of Advance Enforcer PTA Balloon Catheters
The manufacturer has received multiple complaints about the balloon catheters bursting below the rated burst pressure, which could cause serious injury or death.News Alerts (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - June 18, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Alert Source Type: news
Severe Dyslipidemia Often Goes Untreated Severe Dyslipidemia Often Goes Untreated
Many patients with dangerously high cholesterol don ’ t take statins, a U.S. study suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - March 27, 2018 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Vitamin and Mineral Supplements: Which Patients Will Benefit? Vitamin and Mineral Supplements: Which Patients Will Benefit?
Dr JoAnn Manson offers clinicians a new resource to guide discussions with patients about vitamins and supplements.Medscape Ob/Gyn (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - February 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Commentary Source Type: news
CULPRIT-SHOCK Challenges Routine Multivessel PCI in MI, Shock CULPRIT-SHOCK Challenges Routine Multivessel PCI in MI, Shock
But questions about the randomized trial ' s entry criteria and mandated PCI strategies may keep it from truly redefining the roles of multivessel vs culprit-lesion-only PCI in this high-risk population.Medscape Medical News (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - October 30, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
CANTOS: Future Promise for Targeting Inflammation in CVD CANTOS: Future Promise for Targeting Inflammation in CVD
Modulating the inflammatory cascade was beneficial in the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease with some surprising off-target effects. Drs Yancy and Byrne review the implications of CANTOS.theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - September 7, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
Jun 16 Cardiology News Jun 16 Cardiology News
Bleeding risk of ASA in the elderly, stopping statins, ADA wrap-up, and the importance of education level for CV health are the topics discussed by Dr John Mandrola in this week ' s podcasttheheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - June 16, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Life and Times of Leading Cardiologists: P.K. Shah Life and Times of Leading Cardiologists: P.K. Shah
Dr P.K. Shah arrived in the US with $8, a suitcase, and a medical degree that cost about $70. The suitcase was stolen, but he went on to become an internationally recognized educator and researcher.theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - May 3, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
NOACs Are Favored Over Warfarin: I'm (Almost) Okay With That NOACs Are Favored Over Warfarin: I'm (Almost) Okay With That
Clinical experience with the new direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs or NOACs) is reassuring, says Dr Mandrola, but independent confirmatory analysis of the data would be even better.theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - February 27, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Expert Column Source Type: news
Systolic BP in Young Black Adults Linked to Later Risk of CVD Systolic BP in Young Black Adults Linked to Later Risk of CVD
Blacks had twice the number of CVD events as whites in the CARDIA analysis, with even small elevations in blood pressures early in life raising the risk of heart disease over time.Heartwire from Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - February 27, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Boston Scientific Recalls All Lotus Heart Valves Boston Scientific Recalls All Lotus Heart Valves
The recall is due to reported connector-pin issues that have their roots in the manufacturing process, the company says, and resemble problems that led to Lotus recalls last year and in 2014.News Alerts (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - February 23, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Alert Source Type: news
ECG Challenge:'Doc, My Heart Is Racing--Again'ECG Challenge:'Doc, My Heart Is Racing--Again '
A man is experiencing shortness of breath and ' palpitations, ' and not for the first time. What does his ECG show?Medscape Cardiology (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - February 21, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Case Challenge Source Type: news
Jan 20 Cardiology News Jan 20 Cardiology News
Periprocedural anticoagulation in AF, bioresorbable stents, hypertension guidelines, clinician estimates of benefits/harms, and industry ties with patient advocacy groups are discussed this week.theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - January 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
STS Guidelines Wrong to Call for More Surgical AF Ablation STS Guidelines Wrong to Call for More Surgical AF Ablation
The new Society of Thoracic Surgeons guidelines on atrial fibrillation conclude that more frequent surgical ablation may improve patient outcomes, but the data suggest otherwise, says Dr Mandrola.theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - January 13, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Expert Column Source Type: news
