Medscape Cardiology Headlines

Acute Phosphate Nephropathy

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Can drinking lots of water and other cautions prevent acute phosphate nephropathy after receiving oral sodium phosphate treatments?

Heart Failure in Women: Epidemiology, Biology and Treatment

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Women make up a large proportion of the growing heart failure epidemic, yet focused research on heart failure in women is lacking.

High Salt Intake Boosts Stroke, CVD Risk

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:26:45 EST

These findings from a new meta-analysis support efforts toward a substantial populationwide reduction in salt intake, authors say.

Gingko Biloba May Not Reduce Cardiovascular Mortality or Events

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

In this randomized controlled trial, however, there were fewer peripheral vascular disease events with gingko vs placebo.

High-Impact Exercise Reduces Stroke Risk

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:43:40 EST

The intensity of the activity is important, and the effect is independent of the improvement exercise has on hypertension, diabetes, or dyslipidemia.

Exercise Tied to Rare Sudden Death in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:53:24 EST

Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy who have ventricular arrhythmias during exercise testing are at increased risk for sudden cardiac death, UK researchers report.

Diabetes, LV Mass Predict Progression From Prehypertension to Hypertension

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:53:24 EST

Systolic blood pressure, left ventricular (LV) mass, and diabetes status independently predict the likelihood that prehypertensive patients with cardiac risk factors will develop overt hypertension, according to a report in the November issue of Hypertension.

Endovascular vs Open Repair of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Remains Controversial

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:02:13 EST

Thirty-day mortality is approximately 20% for endovascular repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm and 36% for open surgical repair.

Prognostic Significance and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings in Aborted Myocardial Infarction after Primary Angioplasty

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

When STEMI patients have ECG changes but normal enzyme levels after PCI, has myocardial necrosis been avoided, or are the biomarkers insensitive? MRI has the answer.

Frequency and Severity of Adverse Effects of Iodinated and Gadolinium Contrast Materials: Retrospective Review of 456,930 Doses

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Both iodinated and gadolinium contrast agents are associated with a very low rate of adverse effects, and most adverse effects can be managed in the radiology department.

Heart Disease Evident in Mummies 3500 Years Old

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:08:30 EST

Contrary to views that heart disease is the result of modern man’s poor lifestyle, new research shows that even ancient Egyptians might have needed a stent or two.

FDA Reports Apparent Excess of CV Events With Sibutramine in SCOUT

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:54:11 EST

An early analysis for the randomized placebo-controlled trial's primary end point, a composite of cardiovascular events, found a "higher than expected" rate of increase among those getting the appetite suppressant. The trial enrolled a population with a high CV risk, many of whom would not generally be recommended for the drug according to its current labeling.

Translational Science, Get-with-the-Guidelines, and Health IT - Ileana Piña, MD Covers the Basics at AHA 2009

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:21:48 EST

Reporting from AHA 2009, Ileana Piña, MD, says that the AHA program will support collaboration across disciplines.

Does Intensity of Rate Control Influence Outcome in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation? Data of the RACE Study

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Do these patients do better if their pulse is under 80 beats/min?

Omega-3 Fatty Acids for the Treatment of Elevated Triglycerides

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

This review summarizes the results from clinical trials of omega-3 fatty acids for reducing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and for treating hypertriglyceridemia.

Alcohol Cuts Risk for Heart Disease by One Third

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:58:48 EST

In the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition study, Spanish participants who regularly drank alcohol had a reduced risk for serious heart disease.

Sen Grassley Questions Top Medical Schools About Ghostwriting

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:48:39 EST

As part of his mission to see more financial transparency in medicine, Sen Grassley has asked eight top US medical schools about their policies on ghostwriting.

Stroke Incidence Related to PCI Steady for 15 Years

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:47:55 EST

Stroke rates related to PCIs have stayed steady for the last 15 years, which is good news given that substantially older, sicker patients with more complex disease are now undergoing PCI.

Video Day in Review from AHA 2009 with Dr. Melissa Walton-Shirley: Wednesday, November 18

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:54:26 EST

Angiography, outcomes and anticoagulation: A review of the latest trials with Dr. Walton-Shirley.

Have COURAGE--Put Interventionalists Out of Business: Henry Black and Howard Weintraub Converse

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:28:28 EST

Howard Weintraub, MD, and Henry Black, MD, in the final discussion in this series, tackle the problem of prevention of cardiovascular events, with a focus on COURAGE.