Cardiology
Guidance for Practicing Primary Care
ASH guidelines for venous thromboembolism: What family physicians need to know
A recommendation regarding the use of DOACs may ease some of the burden of monitoring patients on long-term Coumadin.
News
FDA panel puts spironolactone in play for HF with preserved EF
Most FDA advisers agreed data from TOPCAT were flawed but could support a new indication for the decades-old generic drug.
From the Journals
Ambulatory BP monitoring reliability questioned for HTN diagnosis
Data suggest home BP monitoring is actually more reliable and more closely tied to left ventricular mass index, but experts say outside...
News
FDA panel supports expanded HF role for sacubitril/valsartan
An FDA panel supported an expanded approval of sacubitril/valsartan based on new analyses of data from a preserved-EF heart failure trial, in...
From the Journals
PTSD, depression combo tied to high risk for early death in women
“We ignore our emotional well-being at our peril,” according to senior author Karestan Koenen, PhD.
Guidelines
ADA 2021 standards address financial hardship in diabetes
In the year of COVID-19, new ADA standards include assessment of socioeconomic challenges, individualization of type 2 diabetes treatment, and...
From the Journals
Sac/val heart failure benefit extends to diabetes patients
Sacubitril/valsartan had a similar effect on reverse cardiac remodeling for heart failure and reduced ejection fraction regardless of diabetes...
Guidelines
ACC/AHA update two atrial fibrillation performance measures
The changes clarify the definition of atrial fibrillation and separate CHA2DS2-VASc risk score treatment thresholds for men...
Applied Evidence
How to refine your approach to peripheral arterial disease
Early recognition, management of comorbid conditions, and appropriate treatment of peripheral arterial disease can help you improve your patient’s...
PURLs
Consider this Rx for patients with high triglycerides?
A daily dose of this prescription fish oil may be worth a trial in light of the cardiovascular benefits it affords statin-treated patients with...
Applied Evidence
How to identify and treat common bites and stings
A thorough history and physical are key to proper diagnosis and treatment following a patient’s encounter with an insect, arachnid, or other...