Cardiology
From the Journals
Elevated CAC not linked to increased death risk in physically active men
Podcasts
Atrial fib guidelines updated, SPRINT MIND published, and more
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Guidance for Practicing Primary Care
American Heart Association guideline on the management of blood cholesterol
In adults aged 20 years and older who are not on lipid-lowering therapy, measurement of a lipid profile is recommended and is an effective way to...
Conference Coverage
Aspirin for primary cardiovascular prevention, RIP
SNOWMASS, COLO. – “Is aspirin safe and effective for primary prevention? The short answer here is no.” –Dr. Patrick T. O’Gara
Opinion
Medical ethics and economics
It’s up to physicians to build an ethical wall between interests in clinical research.
Latest News
Revised U.S. A fib guidelines revamp anticoagulation
The first revision of U.S. guidelines for managing atrial fibrillation since 2014 favor DOACs over warfarin.
From the Journals
SPRINT MIND published: Extension trial to add 2 years’ follow-up
Clinical Inquiries
Does left atrial appendage closure reduce stroke rates as well as oral anticoagulants and antiplatelet meds in A-fib patients?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes. Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) with the Watchman device is noninferior to vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) and non-...
Applied Evidence
The role of home BP monitoring: Answers to 10 common questions
How does home BP monitoring stack up against clinic and ambulatory measurements for the Dx and management of hypertension? Find out in this review...
Conference Coverage
PCSK9 inhibition isn’t the answer for high Lp(a)
CHICAGO – “The reality is that for now we don’t have any drugs to significantly lower elevated Lp(a),” said Dr. Erik S. Stroes.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA: Nitrosamine-contaminated ARBs marketed for 4 years