Cardiology
News
Lipid screening in young adults still unsettled
Conference Coverage
Hemophilia may not be protective against CVD
Key clinical point: Hemophilia has traditionally been considered protective against CVD but data presented at the World Federation of Hemophilia...
News
Rises in LDL and HDL cholesterol, triglycerides tied to lower diabetes risk
Key clinical point: Elevated LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels increase the risk of coronary artery disease but are linked with a lower risk...
News
Daily fish oil dose boosts healing after heart attack
Key clinical point: A daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids for 6 months after a heart attack improved heart function and reduced scarring.
News
Post-AMI death risk model has high predictive accuracy
Key clinical point: An updated cardiac mortality risk model may help to further reduce in-hospital deaths following acute myocardial infarction....
News
Study highlights cardiovascular benefits, lower GI risks of low-dose aspirin
Resuming low-dose aspirin after an initial lower gastrointestinal bleed significantly increased the chances of recurrence but protected against...
News
AAN recommends against routine closure of patent foramen ovale for secondary stroke prevention
Patient Information
Statement warns of drugs causing or exacerbating heart failure
Applied Evidence
Shortness of breath: Looking beyond the usual suspects
COPD and pneumonia come to mind when a patient is short of breath. But the signs and symptoms detailed here should lead you to suspect an uncommon...
Conference Coverage
Routine cardiac screening in spondyloarthritis shown unneeded
Key clinical point: Patients with axial spondyloarthritis or ankylosing spondylitis had no excess prevalence of structural cardiac abnormalities...
Case Reports
Swollen right hand and forearm • minor trauma to hand • previous diagnosis of cellulitis • Dx?
► Swollen right hand and forearm► Minor trauma to hand► Previous diagnosis of cellulitis