Cardiology
Patient Information
Bypassing Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a term applying to situations in which blood supplied to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked. A blockage in a...
Commentary
How Low Is Too Low?
Aha! I was hoping that the title of this little essay might grab your attention. But what exactly am I referring to here? Blood pressure? Blood...
Product Review
ACE Fit; I Want to Work on My...; Heart360
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is a one-stop shop for better living, outside and in.
Pharmacology
Comparing Treatments for Diabetes and CAD; Putting SSI Prophylaxis to the Test
Which is better at keeping patients with diabetes and coronary artery disease (CAD) alive: surgery or medical treatment with drugs? In a long-term...
Patient Information
The Truth About AFib
An arrhythmia (ay-RITH-me-ah) is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat, causing the heart to beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly...
Article
Elevated Cardiac Troponins—Not Always an Acute Coronary Syndrome
News
What’s “Real” QOL for AFib Patients?; Stroke Risk and Later Dementia; Encouraging Herpes Zoster Vaccinations
When a patient with atrial fibrillation (AFib) is asked questions about health, such as “Are you bothered by palpitations?” and “Are you limited...
Clinical Review
Safety and Efficacy Comparison of Maximum Dose Simvastatin vs Rosuvastatin
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., and studies have shown that elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is...
Article
Measuring and Improving the Quality of Oral Anticoagulation for Veterans
Pharmacology
Sitagliptin's Safety; New Option Approved for Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia; FDA Approves First Nonhormonal Drug for Menopause Symptoms
In 2007, sitagliptin was the first dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor released in the U.S., but research has still not completely captured...