Cardiology

Concurrence of AF and SSS is common in older patients and presents a treatment conundrum. Can you balance safety and efficacy in this patient?

The "statin war" is about ossified ideologies and asks medicine's most primal question-"what is the role of medicine in society?"

A new study found that commonly prescribed antihypertension drugs affect mood disorders--either positively or negatively.

Do doctors’ politics affect treatment decisions on, for example, drug use, firearms, and sexual behavior? Do yours?

Take this quick quiz to see what you know about the latest research findings.

As the prevalence increases, obesity continues to grow as a major health problem. Here are brief summaries of the latest research findings.

Several recent findings have enhanced our understanding of medicine and mortality. Take this quick quiz to see what you know.

Results of the MOOD-HF trial join those of 2 others that looked to boost mood and survival in patients with heart disease.

Podcast: Hypertension expert Daichi Shimbo, MD, offers tips on putting SPRINT results into clinical practice.

Everything from Obamacare to end-of-life care has made the news in recent days. This quick quiz will test your knowledge of the latest developments.

A short slide show highlights results of 6 new clinical studies that look at death, risk of death, and cheating death.

Flu deaths are higher among persons with chronic conditions, like T2DM. Flu vaccination should be part of comprehensive secondary prevention.

An app for aspirin, an antidote for opioids: 2 of the 6 topics in our slide show of notable studies on the Web.

Dr Bobby Lazzara reviews a new study that suggests reducing fluctuations in blood pressure in older adults could help prevent loss of cognitive function and verbal memory.

What specific symptoms might be more likely in children with a family history of MI vs those with a history of diabetes?

Is prevalence of atrial fibrillation higher in men or women? Which sex is more likely to be asymptomatic? At higher risk for stroke?

Ablation has become a leading option to arrest AF in many patients. Try 3 quick questions to test your ablation quotient.

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.