In Stroke, a Major Reduction in Door-to-Needle Time
Dr Mark Alberts reviews two studies from AAN 2017 which found that door-to-needle time for tPA in acute stroke can be reduced--often drastically. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - May 4, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
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. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - May 3, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Apr 28 Cardiology News
His-bundle pacing, diet soft drinks, beta-blockers, chest-pain evaluation, and the LDL hypothesis are discussed in this week ' s podcast. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - April 28, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Long Life or Living Well: AHA Addresses Elderly With CVD
Longevity is seductive, but it comes with consequences. Drs Pi ñ a and Forman discuss a new AHA scientific statement on physical and cognitive function considerations in the older patient with CVD. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - April 26, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Revascularization With PCI or CABG in the Post-SYNTAX Era
Drs Widmer, Joyce, and Holmes discuss how results of recent trials influence their treatment of coronary artery disease and their thoughts about the future. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - April 24, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Apr 21 Cardiology News
High-sensitivity troponin, statin eligibility, FDA letter to Abbott, azithromycin risks, trans-fat ban, and trust in medical science are discussed by Dr John Mandrola in this week ' s podcast. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - April 21, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Apr 14 Cardiology News
Cardiac arrest care setting, ICDs in patients with nonischemic cardiomyopathy, BP control, readmissions in the elderly with HF, and cardiologists ' pay are discussed in this week ' s podcast. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - April 14, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Echo Case: How Much Mitral Regurgitation Is There?
Dr Wharton narrates a case where all is not quite as it seems: A woman is experiencing heart palpitations. Years ago, her cardiologist told her she had severe mitral regurgitation. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - April 12, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
