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Is Losing Weight by Remote Control Effective?Is Losing Weight by Remote Control Effective?

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0100

Henry Black discusses a comparative effectiveness study that reported success with the use of the Internet for weight loss. Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

High Doses of Vitamin B and Diabetic Nephropathy: Any Good?High Doses of Vitamin B and Diabetic Nephropathy: Any Good?

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0100

This F1000 commentary discusses a study on whether lowering homocysteine levels with high doses of vitamin B protects against diabetic nephropathy. Faculty of 1000 (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Fish Oil and Vitamin D at ASN 2011: Good and Not GoodFish Oil and Vitamin D at ASN 2011: Good and Not Good

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0100

Jeffrey Berns doesn't introduce himself, but he does comment on 2 studies that came out of ASN 2011. Paracalcitol was disappointing in CKD patients but fish oil showed interesting results in dialysis. Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

The Cocktails Used in PCI: Day 1 at AHA 2011The Cocktails Used in PCI: Day 1 at AHA 2011

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:35:04 +0100

Melissa Walton-Shirley, MD, reviews day 1 at the American Heart Association meeting, with a focus on the drugs used to prevent complications associated with percutaneous coronary intervention. Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Smartphones Find Ways to Ensure Image Quality, Protect DataSmartphones Find Ways to Ensure Image Quality, Protect Data

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:26:00 +0100

Different approaches to data management bring their own benefits and drawbacks. Medscape Radiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Two Antiplatelets No Better Than Aspirin Alone After TAVITwo Antiplatelets No Better Than Aspirin Alone After TAVI

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:27:50 +0100

Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is no better than aspirin alone for preventing major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), researchers from Italy reported online September 10th in the American Journal of Cardiology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Heart Disease Increases Risk of Pulmonary EmbolismHeart Disease Increases Risk of Pulmonary Embolism

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:57:57 +0100

Heart disease increases the risk of pulmonary embolism in the absence of peripheral deep vein thrombosis, according to data from Denmark. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

How to Reduce Portions: What to Tell PatientsHow to Reduce Portions: What to Tell Patients

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Henry Black talks to Lisa Young, who describes in detail how to explain portion control and its importance to your patients. Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Clarifying Simvastatin Warnings -- It's Not Just 80 mgClarifying Simvastatin Warnings -- It's Not Just 80 mg

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Sandra Fryhofer, MD offers an important summary of the issues relating to simvastatin at all doses. Medscape Internal Medicine (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

An Effective Warfarin Alternative?An Effective Warfarin Alternative?

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 04:43:31 +0100

In his first Medscape video commentary, Dr. Hans-Christoph Diener discusses the investigational drug apixaban as a possible alternative to warfarin for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation. Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Noncompliant vs Noncooperative Patients: Treat Them Differently?Noncompliant vs Noncooperative Patients: Treat Them Differently?

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +0100

An ethics expert says that patients who refuse to adhere to recommended care differ from those who want to but fall short of their good intentions. The way you deal with each could affect the results. Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Draft U.N. Disease Summit Statement Seen as WeakDraft U.N. Disease Summit Statement Seen as Weak

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:13:47 +0100

A draft statement from a United Nations summit on chronic diseases is a "great disappointment" and sets no new targets or commitments for tackling cancer, diabetes, heart and lung disease epidemics, a global health group said on Thursday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Self-Reported Eating Speed Linked to BMISelf-Reported Eating Speed Linked to BMI

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:34:55 +0100

Middle-aged women who eat in a rush tend to be heavier than those who eat slowly, a new report from New Zealand shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Experimental Obesity Drug Beats Placebo AgainExperimental Obesity Drug Beats Placebo Again

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:33:46 +0100

The experimental weight-loss drug lorcaserin may spur modest weight loss without the heart risks of some older drugs, a new clinical trial confirms -- though whether the medication will ever reach the market remains up in the air. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Lowering LDL Won't Improve PAD Symptoms: StudyLowering LDL Won't Improve PAD Symptoms: Study

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:52:09 +0100

Can a reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) improve the symptoms of peripheral arterial disease? Some authors have said yes, but a new paper suggests no. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Researchers to Hunt Genes for China's High CholesterolResearchers to Hunt Genes for China's High Cholesterol

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:32:03 +0100

Researchers in Hong Kong are embarking on a study to identify genes that are responsible for high cholesterol and heart disease in patients in southern China, which they hope will pave the way for the design of better drugs. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Switching From Simvastatin 80 mg: How to Shop for StatinsSwitching From Simvastatin 80 mg: How to Shop for Statins

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:53:18 +0100

Dr. Sandra Fryhofer discusses the recent FDA warnings on simvastatin 80 mg and offers solid suggestions on how to switch your patients to other agents. Medscape Internal Medicine (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Are Hospitalists Fueling Health Spending?Are Hospitalists Fueling Health Spending?

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:50:12 +0100

The growing number of hospitalists in the U.S. could be taxing Medicare resources, government-funded researchers suggest in a new report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Measuring BP at Home: The Key ReadingsMeasuring BP at Home: The Key Readings

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Henry Black, MD, discusses a study that looked at what readings you should check when your patients monitor their blood pressure at home. Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

CMS Proposes Cut in 2012 Payments to Home Health AgenciesCMS Proposes Cut in 2012 Payments to Home Health Agencies

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 03:04:22 +0100

Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Green Tea Lowers Cholesterol, but Only a LittleGreen Tea Lowers Cholesterol, but Only a Little

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 02:35:23 +0100

Drinking green tea seems to cut low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, according to a fresh meta-analysis. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

The Sustainable Growth Rate -- What Happens Now?The Sustainable Growth Rate -- What Happens Now?

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:35:31 +0100

Senator Tom Coburn describes the future of Medicare reimbursements and comments on other issues of concern for physicians, such as tort reform and the individual mandate in the Affordable Care Act. Medscape Internal Medicine (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Full Fat and Diabetes -- More Cream, Please?Full Fat and Diabetes -- More Cream, Please?

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, describes an intriguing study in the Annals of Internal Medicine that reports a lower incidence of diabetes in people who eat high-fat dairy products. Medscape Internal Medicine (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

The Cardiologist and the Patient With Diabetes The Cardiologist and the Patient With Diabetes

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Henry Black talks to Howard Weintraub about the issues involved in managing lipids in patients with diabetes. Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Dabigatran Cost-Effectiveness Depends on Risk, INR ControlDabigatran Cost-Effectiveness Depends on Risk, INR Control

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 23:04:08 +0100

It also was closely related to the degree of INR control patients might be expected to achieve were they to use warfarin instead, according to a new analysis; dabigatran was more appealing with greater stroke or hemorrhage risk and looser INR control. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Cell Phones of Hospital Patients Carry Pathogenic BacteriaCell Phones of Hospital Patients Carry Pathogenic Bacteria

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:59:12 +0100

A study showed that the cell phones of hospital patients and their visitors carry a higher risk for nosocomial pathogen colonization than do the cell phones of healthcare workers. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

'Super-Sticky' LDL Affects Diabetes Prognosis 'Super-Sticky' LDL Affects Diabetes Prognosis

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:39:58 +0100

Scientists in the UK have discovered how a modified form of low-density lipoprotein--previously found to be more common in diabetics--is more atherogenic and sticks to the arterial wall much more easily than "conventional" LDL. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Rotational Atherectomy in the Drug-Eluting Stent EraRotational Atherectomy in the Drug-Eluting Stent Era

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0100

In heavily calcified lesions, rotational atherectomy improves procedural success, but reports on RA in the drug-eluting stent era have been limited. The Journal of Invasive Cardiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Endocrine Society Issues Practice Guideline on Vitamin DEndocrine Society Issues Practice Guideline on Vitamin D

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:47:16 +0100

The Endocrine Society urges screening for vitamin D deficiency in those at risk, and treatment with vitamin D2 or D3 for deficient patients. Age-specific dietary advice is also offered. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Drug Maker Drops US Approval Efforts for ContraveDrug Maker Drops US Approval Efforts for Contrave

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 02:35:48 +0100

The drug maker whose new drug application for its combination naltrexone/bupropion diet drug was rejected by the FDA says it is shelving plans to seek approval in the US "until a clear and feasible path to regulatory approval is identified." Heartwire (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Your Patient Is at 21% Risk for Something -- Now What? Your Patient Is at 21% Risk for Something -- Now What?

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Henry Black and Andrew Vickers discuss risk stratification and how to decide whether and how to treat patients at relatively low risk. Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Cartoon Caption Contest Winners: The Joys of FamilyCartoon Caption Contest Winners: The Joys of Family

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:19:00 +0100

Read the winning, witty, and entertaining cartoon captions submitted by Medscape readers. Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Vermont Moving Toward Single-Payer Health Care

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 27 May 2011 18:52:35 +0100

Vermont became the first state to lay the groundwork for single-payer health care on Thursday when its governor signed an ambitious bill aimed at establishing universal insurance coverage for all residents. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Republicans Stick to Plan to Privatize Medicare

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 27 May 2011 17:54:44 +0100

Republicans on Wednesday, with few exceptions, stuck by their plan to privatize the Medicare health program for the elderly, despite a rebuke in the Senate and a New York special election. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Environmental Group: Only 1 in 5 Sunscreens OK

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Thu, 26 May 2011 15:02:27 +0100

Environmental Working Group rates sunscreens for safety and effectiveness while an industry group calls their report 'reckless'. WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Indy 500 Showcases First Driver With Diabetes

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Charlie Kimball, a driver in the upcoming Indy 500, talks with Dr. Anne Peters about how they work together to manage his type 1 diabetes, offering suggestions for other clinicians as well. Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Hospice Care Doesn't Hasten Death: Study

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Thu, 19 May 2011 15:59:40 +0100

Terminally ill patients who opt to receive hospice care won't die any faster as a result of that choice, according to Korean researchers. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

U.S. Republicans Push to Repeal Healthcare Funds

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Thu, 05 May 2011 20:41:36 +0100

In a renewed attack against President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul program, House Republicans voted on Tuesday to deny funding for a central element of the law that sets up marketplaces for people to shop for health insurance coverage. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Dyspnoea: Underlying Mechanisms and Treatment

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Thu, 05 May 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Dyspnea is not a single sensation, but a constellation of qualitatively distinct sensations. This review examines the complex sensory pathways and other physiological mechanisms involved in dyspnea. British Journal of Anaesthesia (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Presumptive Myocarditis With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Presentation in Young Males as a New Syndrome. Clinical Significance and Long Term Follow Up

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0100

A series of young men, most with a recent history of flu-like illness, presented with chest pain and ST segment elevation, but normal coronary angiogram. Might viral myocarditis be the cause? Cardiovascular Ultrasound (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Associations of Education With 30 Year Life Course Blood Pressure Trajectories: Framingham Offspring Study

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:56:16 +0100

What is the connection between a person's level of education and their subsequent risk for cardiovascular disease? BMC Public Health (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Home BP Double-Checks Help Predict Cardiovascular Risk

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:57:57 +0100

Patients who monitor their own blood pressure (BP) should do repeat checks for at least 3 days to get the most accurate prognostic data, according to a new study in Hypertension. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

US Court Takes No Action on Obama Healthcare Case

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 03:22:24 +0100

The U.S. Supreme Court took no action Monday on a request to speed up a ruling on President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul law, his signature domestic accomplishment that's provoked a fierce political battle. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Folic Acid Fails in Another Heart-Health Study

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:37:21 +0100

In another blow to the notion that B vitamins ward off heart problems, new data show that folic acid supplements may not slow atherosclerosis in healthy older adults. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Roche's Diet Drug Tied to Kidney Damage

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:37:50 +0100

In another blow to diet drugs, Canadian researchers are reporting a link between Roche's Xenical and an increase in kidney injuries. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Renal Abscess After the Fontan Procedure: A Case Report

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:22:46 +0100

Could this young man's renal abscess be a consequence of his Fontan surgery nine years prior? Journal of Medical Case Reports (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

NaHCO3 Hydration No Better in Preventing Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Diabetics

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:03:16 +0100

Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) is no more effective than sodium chloride at preventing contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) in patients with diabetic renal disease, according to a randomized trial reported online March 21st in The American Journal of Cardiology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

What's the Best Size for a Practice?

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Each size practice -- solo, small, medium, large -- has its own pros and cons. Choosing which works for an individual doctor depends on his or her own desires and goals. UnCommon Sense® (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Effects of Grapefruit, Grapefruit Juice and Water Preloads on Energy Balance, Weight Loss, Body Composition, and Cardiometabolic Risk in Free-Living Obese Adults

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:13:06 +0100

Can clinically significant weight loss be achieved by consuming a low-energy-dense preload before meals? Nutrition and Metabolism (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Implantation of a Carotid Baroreceptor Stimulator in Patients With Pacemakers and Hypertension

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:13:06 +0100

Despite advances in pharmacologic therapy, a many patients have resistant hypertension. Can carotid stimulation help them? Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Lung Ultrasound: A New Tool for the Cardiologist

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:13:06 +0100

Historically, ultrasound has not often been employed for the evaluation of the lung, but it is turning out to be a useful tool for the assessment of pulmonary conditions in cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular Ultrasound (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation on Uninterrupted Warfarin

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:02:57 +0100

How much is AF ablation for patients on coumadin like "taking a stab in the dark" - when done without echo guidance? Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Acute Rheumatic Fever Associated With Household Crowding in a Developed Country

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:02:56 +0100

This study examined the hypothesis that household overcrowding contributes to the incidence of acute rheumatic fever. Could improving social conditions reduce the risk of developing this disease? The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal® (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Effectiveness-Based Guidelines for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women--2011 Update

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:02:56 +0100

With more women participating in CVD research studies data are now available to make more definitive recommendations. Journal of the American College of Cardiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Acute Blood Pressure Lowering in Stroke Is Ineffective and Possibly Harmful

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:00:00 +0100

This important trial failed to demonstrate any benefit of lowering blood pressure in acute stroke and in fact showed a trend toward harm. AccessMedicine from McGraw-Hill (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Why Do Antihypertensives Cause Cough?

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:31:35 +0100

Persistent cough can be a challenge for patients taking medication for hypertension. Medscape Pharmacists (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Exercise Prescription: Part of Cardiovascular Healthcare

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:30:08 +0100

An exercise plan plays a critical role in primary prevention for cardiovascular disease, as well as a treatment modality. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Hemodialysis Machines: Minimizing Cardiovascular Complications

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Hemodialysis treatment can heavily impact cardiac function, but new technologies minimize this risk. Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Ultrasound for DVT: An Exciting Alternative to Warfarin

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:44:19 +0100

Tod Engelhardt, MD, discusses a new ultrasonic-enhanced catheter for dissolving clots in the lower extremities. Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

What Happens in Wisconsin Doesn't Stay There

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:45:20 +0100

Robert Morrow, MD, talks about losing the right for collective bargaining in Wisconsin and whether this issue applies to physicians. Medscape Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Negative Stress Test May Not Rule Out ACS

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:46:27 +0100

Almost every experienced emergency physician has cared for patients with true ACS or even primary cardiac arrest despite the patient having a recent negative ST. Medscape Emergency Medicine (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

A Nephrologist's Tricks for PCPs: Why Screen for CKD?

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:48:42 +0100

Lynda Szczech, MD, the current President of the National Kidney Foundation, introduces her lively new series, "Five Minutes a Day May Keep Dialysis Away: Applying the National Kidney Foundation CKD Guidelines." Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Demographic Determinants of Response to Statin Medications

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:15:30 +0100

Which patient characteristics are associated with achieving an LDL < 100 mg/dL? American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

"Apples" No Worse Than "Pears" in Terms of CV Risk

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:45:41 +0100

A new study has cast doubt on the widely held belief that obesity in an apple shape, with fat accumulation around the stomach area, is more damaging in terms of cardiovascular risk than other types of obesity. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

FDA Approves Laser-Assisted Anastomosis Kit

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:55:17 +0100

The surgical kit allows neurosurgeons to reroute blood flow around an aneurysm or tumor in the brains of patients at greater risk for stroke during standard bypass surgery. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Age-specific Effects of Hormone Therapy Use on Overall Mortality and Ischemic Heart Disease Mortality Among Women in the California Teachers Study

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:32:46 +0100

This study takes a look. Menopause (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Research Fraud: An Editor's Responsibility?

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:11:52 +0100

In the wake of the autism controversy, pediatric psychiatrist and journal editor Dr. Fred Volkmar discusses the roles and responsibilities of editors in vetting the information they publish. Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Contemporary Risk of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:38:42 +0100

Untoward effects from an ICD are minor when compared to the benefits of a life-saving therapy, they aren’t necessarily the same for every patient. Learn who is most at risk. AccessMedicine from McGraw-Hill (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Linked to Elevations in Blood Pressure

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:42:31 +0100

With each sugar-sweetened drink consumed, blood pressure increases 1.1 mm Hg, according to investigators, and curbing all this soda and fruit-drink consumption could go a long way toward reducing blood-pressure levels at the population level. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

PAD Patients Have More Extensive, Calcified Coronary Artery Disease

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:44:55 +0100

Investigators say that patients with PAD have coronary-artery-disease progression similar to that of patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, calling it a very aggressive form of disease. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Electromagnetic Interference From Electronic Article Surveillance System in a Patient With a Biventricular ICD and a Left Ventricular Assist Device

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Lingering near the anti-theft detection system may have a shocking result, as this case study reveals. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Obesity and Women's Health: An Evidence-Based Review

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 04:00:00 +0100

This article reviews the wide-ranging effects that obesity has on both reproductive health and chronic medical conditions in women. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Comparative Clinical- and Cost-Effectiveness of Candesartan and Losartan in the Management of Hypertension and Heart Failure: A Systematic Review, Meta- and Cost-Utility Analysis

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Is the angiotensin II receptor blocker losartan as safe and effective as its more expensive cousin, candesartan? International Journal of Clinical Practice (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Changes in Inflammatory and Coagulation Biomarkers

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 04:00:00 +0100

How do changes in certain biomarkers guide antiretroviral therapy in HIV infected people? JAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Rosuvastatin for Primary Prevention in Patients With European Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation Risk ≥5% or Framingham Risk >20%

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Primary care patients with well defined high risk for cardiovascular disease may benefit from statin therapy. European Heart Journal (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Job Interviews: How Doctors Shoot Themselves in the Foot

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:18:29 +0100

When you're trying to land a desirable job, you put your best foot forward, but you may unwittingly be taking yourself out of the running. Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Carotid Stents vs Endarterectomy: Separate and Not Yet Equal

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:44:01 +0100

Frank Veith, MD, takes issue with the AHA guidelines that claim equivalency between carotid stenting and endarterectomy. Medscape General Surgery (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Stem Cells in Cardiac Repair

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Can the negative impact of an infarct be reduced by human embryonic stem cells, skeletal myoblasts, or adult bone marrow stem cells? Future Cardiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Stunting Tall Girls' Growth May Impact Fertility

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:23:24 +0100

Years ago, tall girls often received hormones to stunt their growth -- and now as adults they seem to have more difficulty becoming pregnant than women who weren't treated, a new Dutch study reveals. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Sudden Death in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 04:00:00 +0100

A crucial aspect of the management of patients with HCM is an assessment of individual risk for SCD, so preventive strategies can be considered. European Heart Journal (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

cIMT and Menopausal Status

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:00:00 +0100

Is there a connection between cardiovascular disease progression and menopausal status? The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Cognitive Problems May Signal Increased Stroke Risk

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:47:29 +0100

Researchers say executive function and memory tests could be helpful in the routine assessment of individuals at risk for stroke. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

CRT Benefit Favors Women: MADIT-CRT

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:26:43 +0100

Is cardiac resynchronization therapy sexist? Heartwire (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

How Should Enoxaparin Be Dosed for VTE Prevention?

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:31:08 +0100

How do you define "higher" prophylaxis doses of enoxaparin? Medscape Pharmacists (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Reducing Radiation Exposure of Children in Electrophysiology

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:28:06 +0100

Stunning results from implementing a radiation safety protocol have lessons for all who perform electrophysiology procedures in children. Medscape Radiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Prevent CVD in Women: Focus on Specific AHA Guidelines

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:08:33 +0100

Ileana Piña, MD, discusses the new AHA guidelines for preventing cardiovascular disease in women and provides readers with the most changes reflected in these important recommendations. Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

2010 Dietary Guidelines - Take-Home Points

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:39:21 +0100

In Dr. Sandra Fryhofer's column, "Staying Well," she provides insights and useful recommendations from the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Medscape Internal Medicine (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Shorter Door-to-Needle Times Reduce Stroke Mortality

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:17:47 +0100

Even in "Get With the Guidelines" stroke hospitals, less than a third of patients treated with tPA had door-to-needle times within the hour recommended by current guidelines. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Malpractice: Your Informed Consent May Not Be Good Enough

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:46:11 +0100

Informed consent may need to be more detailed and more frequent than many doctors realize. Make sure you're doing it right to avert a lawsuit. Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

International Stroke Conference (ISC) 2011

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:44:43 +0100

Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Patient-Reported Outcomes as Predictors of 10-Year Survival in Women After Acute Myocardial Infarction

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 04:00:00 +0100

In female long-term survivors of myocardial infarction, does the patients' self-reported health have prognostic importance for long-term outcome? Health and Quality of Life Outcomes (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Recall Alerts in Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Recipients:

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Despite advances in ICD system design and manufacturing, devices are subject to recall but outcomes may not be adversely affected. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Obesity Paradox and Risk of Sudden Death in Heart Failure: Results From the MUerte Subita en Insuficiencia Cardiaca (MUSIC) Study

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Authors examine the relationship between BMI and two modes of cardiac death - pump failure death and sudden death. American Heart Journal (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

FDA Recalls Merit Prelude Short Sheath Catheter Introducer

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:42:35 +0100

A class I recall has been issued because the introducer tip may detach during use, causing serious harm. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Physician in Texas Whistleblower Case Put on Probation by State Board

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:14:06 +0100

Rolando Arafiles Jr., MD, must successfully complete a remedial education program and pay a $5000 fine because of patient care practices that prompted 2 nurses to report him to the Texas Medical Board. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Long-term Statin Use and the Risk of Gallstone Disease

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Long-term sustained statin use may effect the risk of gallstone disease--in a positive way. American Journal of Epidemiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

New Gene Mutations Found Involved in Arterial Calcification

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:51:16 +0100

New gene mutations have been discovered that are thought to be responsible for a rare disease causing extensive calcification of lower-extremity arteries and hand and foot joint capsules. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Right Internal Thoracic Artery Should Be Used More Often

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:33:46 +0100

Experience of two decades shows that coronary bypass with the right internal thoracic artery can yield results equivalent to or better than that of the more commonly used bypass grafts. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Mechanical Valves Beat Bioprostheses in Younger Patients

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:32:32 +0100

Patients increasingly prefer biological aortic-valve replacements over mechanical valves because they require an anticoagulant regimen. But new data suggest this preference comes with a survival cost. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

New Guidelines Released for Cerebral Venous Thrombosis

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:57:56 +0100

The recommendations will help with the diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon cause of stroke that mostly affects young people. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Biomarkers of Vascular Dysfunction in Children Infected With Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Do HIV infected children have a higher chance of developing cardiovascular disease than non-infected children? JAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

U.S. Healthcare Ruling May Stand on Shaky Ground

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:05:49 +0100

When a federal judge in Florida invalidated the U.S. healthcare overhaul on Monday, he took the rare step of striking down an entire statute based on his finding that a single provision was unconstitutional. If history is any guide, though, such a sweeping decision may have a tough time surviving an appeal. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

U.S. "Stroke Belt" Also Hit by Heart Failure

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:53:02 +0100

People who live in the a U.S. region that's already dubbed the nation's "stroke belt" may have a higher-than-average rate of death from heart failure as well, a new study finds. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

The No-Confusion Way to Choose an EHR

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:38:03 +0100

Selecting the right electronic health record can be difficult, but these 10 tips can help make the process easier. Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Acute Hyperglycemia and Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:33:57 +0100

Potential pathophysiologic mechanisms are explored for renal injury related to contrast agent administration. American Heart Journal (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Oral Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy, C-reactive Protein, and Cardiovascular Outcomes

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:00:00 +0100

What is the connection between hormone replacement therapy and cardiovascular disease risk? Menopause (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Will Doctors Report an Impaired Colleague? Usually, But Not Always

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:52:55 +0100

When doctors decide whether to report an impaired colleague or to refer patients to another physician merely to "return a favor," they consider a couple of factors. Medscape Medical Ethics (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Calcium and Heart Attack Risk: Ending the Confusion

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:33:10 +0100

Could IOM-recommended calcium intakes pose concern for increased myocardial infarction risk? Dr. JoAnn Manson clarifies whether the results of a recent meta-analysis affect guidance on supplementation. Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Carotid MRI: a Tool for Monitoring Individual Response to Cardiovascular Therapy?

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Effects on outcomes could be favorable when carotid MRI is used for individualized care in patients with carotid atherosclerosis. Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Recession Slowed Spending on Physician Services in 2009

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:14:43 +0100

National expenditures on healthcare rose by 4%, the lowest growth rate in 50 years. Cash-strapped Americans stinting on medical care help explain a 3.3% increase in outlays for physician services. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Deadly Combination of Depression and Diabetes Doubles Mortality Risk

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:54:55 +0100

A new cohort study suggests women who have both diabetes and depression have more than double the risk for all-cause or CVD mortality. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Natriuretic Peptides Predict AF Recurrence After Ablation

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:48:34 +0100

The risk that atrial fibrillation will recur after radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) might be linked with natriuretic protein levels before the procedure, Dutch researchers report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Antiplatelet Therapy: Clopidogrel and PPI Coadministration--An Ongoing Controversy

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:57:35 +0100

The FDA and European Medicines Agency recommend that PPIs and clopidogrel should not be coadministered, and a change in the guidelines might be appropriate. Nature Reviews Cardiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Compression-Only CPR Is Best for Untrained Bystanders

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 04:00:00 +0100

A meta-analysis confirms recent studies that chest-compression–only CPR performed by laypersons increases survival compared with traditional CPR in adults with cardiac arrest. Journal Watch (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Tall R Waves in the Right Precordial Leads

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:39:44 +0100

What does this tracing show? Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Cerebral Embolism Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:35:23 +0100

Is the occurrence of cerebral embolism with TAVI different based upon the approach that's used? Journal of the American College of Cardiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Are CINODs Better Than NSAIDS in OA?

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 21:29:53 +0100

Dr. Kevin Deane reviews a new study assessing the efficacy, safety, and effects on blood pressure of naproxcinod vs naproxen. Medscape Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

Back to Basics: Preventing Heart Disease

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:53:41 +0100

We know what must be done to stop this number 1 killer, but perhaps we need to start with ourselves. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

KIF6 and Coronary Heart Disease: Just How Useful Is This Genetic Marker?

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:55:29 +0100

KIF6 Trp719Arg was reported to be a marker for future CHD events in multiple studies. Drs. Deepak Voora and Svati Shah review a new study that calls these data into question. Medscape Genomic Medicine (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

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