Dyspnea, Minor Bleeds Led Causes for Stopping Ticagrelor in TrialDyspnea, Minor Bleeds Led Causes for Stopping Ticagrelor in Trial
"As clinicians we shouldn't underestimate the impact on patients of nosebleeds and bruising," said a PEGASUS TIMI 54 researcher, so before treatment patients should hear about even nonmajor risks. Heartwire from Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - November 17, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Heart Failure: Multiple Outcomes Is What We Ought to HaveHeart Failure: Multiple Outcomes Is What We Ought to Have
Dr John Mandrola discusses a trial in which patients who were counseled by a physician and shown a video on advance care planning selected options more in agreement with what physicians would choose for themselves. theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - November 12, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Expert Column Source Type: news
Nitric Oxide Reduces Kidney Injury in Heart-Valve Surgery Nitric Oxide Reduces Kidney Injury in Heart-Valve Surgery
Acute kidney injury occurs is nearly one third of patients undergoing heart surgery with prolonged cardiopulmonary bypass, but a new study suggests the administration of nitric oxide might be protective. Heartwire from Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - November 11, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
The Cardiology Show From AHA 2015 With Dr Valentin FusterThe Cardiology Show From AHA 2015 With Dr Valentin Fuster
The SPRINT hypertension trial tops a show that also covers in-ambulance troponin testing, repair vs replace for ischemic mitral regurgitation, peer counseling to reduce CV risk factors, and four runners-up trials. theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - November 11, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Roundtable Source Type: news
Fast and Slow Thinking on the SPRINT TrialFast and Slow Thinking on the SPRINT Trial
Dr John Mandrola reflects on the SPRINT trial and the role of lifestyle, shared decision making, and patient selection, with comments from some outside experts. theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - November 9, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Expert Column Source Type: news
BEAT-HF: Remote Telemonitoring Fails to Prevent HF RehospitalizationsBEAT-HF: Remote Telemonitoring Fails to Prevent HF Rehospitalizations
There was a sliver of benefit among patients most adherent to the telemonitoring protocol, but researchers say the evidence does not support the routine use of the telemonitoring technology in HF patients. Heartwire from Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - November 8, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
The 'Other' Women: Clinicians Be Bold, and Engage in Heart SpeakThe 'Other' Women: Clinicians Be Bold, and Engage in Heart Speak
Dr Melissa Walton-Shirley reports on a presentation on information from the Women's Heart Alliance and reflects on the wife of a long-time patient. theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - November 8, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Expert Column Source Type: news
ARREST-AF Substrate Study: Strong 'Medicine' vs MedicationARREST-AF Substrate Study: Strong 'Medicine' vs Medication
Dr John Mandrola reports on the results of this study, in which risk-factor management improved the health of people and their atria. theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - November 8, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Expert Column Source Type: news
Soft-Drink Overload Ups HF Risk in Men, Says Swedish StudySoft-Drink Overload Ups HF Risk in Men, Says Swedish Study
"Based on the results, the best message for a preventive strategy would be to recommend an occasional consumption of sweetened beverages or to avoid them altogether," note experts. Heartwire from Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - November 7, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Review: Intensive Blood-Pressure Lowering Improves Outcomes Review: Intensive Blood-Pressure Lowering Improves Outcomes
Counter to the target-loosening trend in current blood-pressure guidelines, a new meta-analysis issued ahead of the AHA meeting finds that lower is actually better, especially in high-risk populations. Medscape Medical News (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - November 6, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
New Guidelines OK More Sports for Athletes With CV Disorders New Guidelines OK More Sports for Athletes With CV Disorders
They support "a shared decision-making model," an author said. "I think that's appropriate now that we have data showing that patients with long-QT syndrome can participate with a fair degree of safety." Heartwire from Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - November 6, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
TCT: Structural Heart Disease and PFO Closure TrialsTCT: Structural Heart Disease and PFO Closure Trials
Drs Harrington and Bhatt discuss whether transcatheter aortic valve therapy is evolving naturally or moving beyond the evidence, bivalirudin in TAVR, and PFO closure for stroke prevention. theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - October 19, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
RESPECT at 10 Years Supports Case for PFO Closure for StrokeRESPECT at 10 Years Supports Case for PFO Closure for Stroke
"The procedure and the device are safe, and treatment with the occluder was superior to medical management," say researchers, adding that they're next aiming for FDA approval. Heartwire from Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - October 16, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Sirolimus Stent Differences From Elution Kinetics, Says PANDASirolimus Stent Differences From Elution Kinetics, Says PANDA
"The beauty of this study was that it focused on how the same drug was eluted from almost-identical stents," just with different elution and polymer-absorption rates over time, said one expert. Heartwire from Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - October 15, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Wine Improves Cardiometabolic Markers in Diabetics: 2-Year Trial Wine Improves Cardiometabolic Markers in Diabetics: 2-Year Trial
Red wine can improve lipid variables compared with drinking equal amounts of mineral water, but white wine provides other benefits, say researchers of a new, long-term, prospective study. Heartwire from Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - October 12, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
