Cardiology

Assessment of frailty status, as well as chronological age, should be used to make clinical decisions.

New drugs and more complex patients make anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation a new ballgame. Here, a topline from guidelines for primary care.

Evidence from a meta-analysis of 11 clinical trials supports use of beta-blockers in all HFrEF patients, regardless of sex or age.

PCPs are effective in managing multiple risk factors at a single visit--just what the doctor ordered for the patient with angina.

Video: Patient's ADLs were unaffected by symptoms until 2 days ago. She arrives at ED directly from PCP's office, after echo. Dx?

Although results of the hypertension portion of HOPE-3 were disappointing, many caveats are offered to explain the outcome.

Associations between diabetes and heart failure, insulin resistance, cancer, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease have been identified.

Results of a Swedish study support the physiologic and psychological benefits of regular yoga practice for patients with AF.

Results of a large Taiwanese registry analysis could open discussion around avoidance of oral anticoagulants in post-ICH patients.

Research into wine’s health potency is ongoing. Get a tasting of the latest findings with this quick quiz.

Using music in medicine is an ancient practice. Here we review recent research efforts to better understand and apply music’s healing powers.

New US dietary guidelines emphasize the importance of vegetable consumption for stemming the tide of chronic diet-related diseases.

Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Take this brief quiz to test your core knowledge of the health outcomes.

The 25% reduction in relative risk seen in patients treated to 120 vs 140 mm Hg corresponds to an absolute risk reduction of 1.6%.

Pioglitazone may prevent repeated cardiovascular events in some patients. Combined with omega-3 fatty acids, the drug also can improve lipid metabolism.

Slide Show: Catch up on the shift in research on how best to balance fat intake to prevent cardiovascular disease.

Chest pain at rest brought this 42-year-old man to the ED. He had experienced the pain in the past but only on exertion. He appears well on arrival. What does the ECG show?

Is eating chocolate really good for your patients’ health? Take this quick quiz on the pros and cons.

Surveys show that up to 48% of Americans are actively trying to lose weight. New research finds reliable support in short supply.

Tonic or poison? Elixir or toxin? These slides offer a quick review of the latest findings on the health pros and cons of imbibing.

Critics continue to call for independent analysis by outside investigators not involved with the original trial.

The risk includes a 1.99X higher risk for stroke and 1.93X higher risk of CV mortality, according to new research.

Results of a Norwegian study add to the evidence that shows moderate aerobic exercise is appropriate in patients with symptomatic AF.

Take this brief test on key health facts about drinking water to tap into your reservoir of knowledge, refresh your memory, and offer patients sound advice.