Identify the Conduction ProblemIdentify the Conduction Problem
Look closely at the time intervals in this elderly man's rhythm strip for clues to his conduction problem. Medscape Cardiology (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - June 29, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Case Challenge Source Type: news
Diabetic Patients Develop Heart Failure Younger, Die Younger Diabetic Patients Develop Heart Failure Younger, Die Younger
In an analysis of the Fremantle Diabetes Study patients, investigators report that type 2 diabetics were twice as likely as matched controls to develop heart failure, a lower rate than observed in other studies. Heartwire from Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - June 8, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
One Image, One Diagnosis?One Image, One Diagnosis?
Is there enough information in this image to make a diagnosis? theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - May 28, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Case Challenge Source Type: news
Pharmaphobia Author: Industry Relations Spur InnovationPharmaphobia Author: Industry Relations Spur Innovation
Dr Henry Black interviews Dr Thomas Stossel about his book, 'Pharmaphobia,' deriding critics of physician collaboration with industry. Medscape Cardiology (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - May 28, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
Cardiology 1995: The Rise of Stents and StatinsCardiology 1995: The Rise of Stents and Statins
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Medscape, we perused the cardiovascular literature from 1995 and canvassed experts for their reflections on the time and how far the field has come. theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - May 27, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Article Source Type: news
Test Article 5 23 2015Test Article 5 23 2015
Medscape Dermatology (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - May 23, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Viewpoint Source Type: news
Masked Hypertension Linked to Cognitive DeclineMasked Hypertension Linked to Cognitive Decline
Ambulatory blood-pressure measurements may reveal "the hidden risk" of diminishing intellectual functioning in older patients, say researchers. In addition, this risk may be increased twofold, they report. Heartwire from Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - May 22, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Botulinum Toxin Long-Term Effect in Postop AF Intrigues, BafflesBotulinum Toxin Long-Term Effect in Postop AF Intrigues, Baffles
The strategy worked: AF burden plummeted in the month after the injections. But the real surprise was what happened from 30 days to one year. "The implications here are huge," said one observer. Heartwire from Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - May 18, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
His-Bundle Pacing: It's Easier Than You ThinkHis-Bundle Pacing: It's Easier Than You Think
At HRS, futuristic unproven cardiac devices garner great attention while two private-practice doctors use basic tools that may transform cardiac pacing. theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - May 15, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Expert Column Source Type: news
Questions Linger for Orbital Atherectomy in Calcified Lesions Questions Linger for Orbital Atherectomy in Calcified Lesions
The MACE rate with orbital atherectomy was comparable with another analysis of patients with severely calcified lesions in HORIZONS/ACUITY, but a lack of a comparator arm leaves lingering questions. Heartwire from Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - May 8, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
BRIGHT: Bivalirudin Bests Heparin, but Dose May MatterBRIGHT: Bivalirudin Bests Heparin, but Dose May Matter
Debate over bivalirudin vs heparin continues with the print publication of BRIGHT. But experts shed some light on why results were better for bivalirudin here than in the recent HEAT-PPC trial. Heartwire from Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - April 13, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
GARFIELD-AF: Anticoagulation in the Real WorldGARFIELD-AF: Anticoagulation in the Real World
Sam Goldhaber and John Camm discuss the international GARFIELD-AF registry, expected to bring a wealth of data about the use of anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation. theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - April 2, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
ACA Insider Interviewed: Bob KocherACA Insider Interviewed: Bob Kocher
An architect of the Affordable Care Act on how his review of global health systems led him to the White House. theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - March 26, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Expert Interview Source Type: news
Are You Tricked by This ECG?Are You Tricked by This ECG?
Can you uncover what is hidden in this ECG tracing? Medscape Cardiology (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - March 26, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Case Challenge Source Type: news
ACC15 for Interventional Cards: TOTAL, MATRIX, DANAMIACC15 for Interventional Cards: TOTAL, MATRIX, DANAMI
David Kandzari and Gilles Montalescot review the major interventional cardiology trials from ACC 2015. theheart.org on Medscape (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - March 26, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
