Cardiology

The response to caffeine is "somewhat idiosyncratic," say authors of a new study, and the widespread belief that it is bad for the heart doesn't seem to be true.

An elderly man is found in an altered state in his home by the Meals-on-Wheels delivery driver. Does the ECG tracing hold clues to his SOC?

... any amount at all. A new American College of Cardiology report says even minimal exercise helps lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

A mom brings her 2 young girls in for runny noses. But a close look at her face got this primary care doc thinking deeper thoughts.

Red meat has a dark side. Put your knowledge of the risks to the test in this quick quiz.

Find data here on obesity, exercise, and OSA, plus 4 more factors that increase the risk for AF and other CV disease.

Recent research addressed disease risk and how to manage it. Catch up here on the latest headlines.

Even experts involved in clinical trials of the at-home saliva test say it has no place in routine clinical practice.

As new teaching replaces old, it seems testosterone replacement may have gone from bad to good and even very good. Here’s how.

Study results presented at the 2015 AHA meeting reinforce, once again, the critical role of persistent patient education on treatment adherence.

New guidelines recommend that testosterone replacement therapy be restricted to men who have stable disease, only after a discussion of the potential risks and benefits.

About that apple-a-day-is there proof it keeps the doctor away? Find out in this slide-show summary of some well-known, and lesser-known, facts about apples and good health.

In this short set of slides we review the potential for widespread impact by PCSK9 inhibitors on CV health as well as issues that may keep progress slow.

Cigarette smoking has declined but remains a leading cause of illness and death in the US. If there is anything you don’t know about the current state of smoking, you’ll find it in these slides.

The 2 novel antihyperlipidemic drugs could change the face of CVD management and prevention. Get the basics on both offered in these slides.

From ACG 2015: Managing these complex patients requires a multidisciplinary approach--something like cardiogastroenterology.

Contrary to media reports, a new position statement suggested there is no compelling evidence that testosterone therapy increases or decreases cardiovascular risk.

Guidelines recommend AF catheter ablation to help avoid use of oral anticoagulation. True or False? Answer this and 2 other queries on ablation.

A 54-year-old African American man with a history of type 2 DM, hypertension, and gout presents for diabetes follow-up. What’s the best therapy for his hypertension?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Check here for a brief roundup of the latest women’s health news.

Heart age is higher than actual age in most men and women, so many don’t understand their risk of cardiovascular diseases and are missing opportunities to prevent them.

Eating red meat has its good points but more than its share of bad. Here, 10 slides with bite-sized bits of health information you’ll want to share with your patients.

A general practitioner can gain a better understanding of a patient’s underlying cardiac ailments by learning the fundamentals.

Observations support naps but suggest risk with espresso and depression.