Cardiology

The FDA has approved dabigatran, an oral direct thrombin inhibitor that offers key advantages over warfarin for patients at risk for stroke.

Peter Libby, MD, discusses the science behind inflammation and cardiovascular health.

A new report looks at the impact that readmissions for open-heart procedures can have on a hospital's bottom line.

The 2010 Cardiometabolic Health Congress will take place October 20-23, 2010, at the Sheraton Hotel, in Boston, MA.

Scheduling, event, exhibit hall, CME, and other information for attendees of the 48th Annual Meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

HCPLive will deliver more unique online content and specialty coverage built with the health care professional in mind.

The FDA is cautioning physicians to stop prescribing sibutramine after trial results find that the benefits don't outweigh the risks.

A national survey found that physicians and patients have different perspectives regarding the risks associated with atrial fibrillation.

Findings from a new study show a shift in the burden of diabetes hospitalizations to young women--and the culprit is a familiar one.

A new study highlights benefits of bariatric surgery, a procedure that some surgeons are still reluctant to discuss with patients.

Treating high blood pressure in African-Americans needs to start sooner and be more aggressive, according to a statement by the ISHIB.

A new study examining survival outcomes after in-hospital cardiopulmonary arrest among ICU patients requiring pressors yielded some surprising results.

One physician might define an emergency differently from another, so how can you accurately quantify the number of office-based emergencies?

The same automated systems intended to prevent dangerous drug combinations may actually lead to potentially harmful treatment delays, according to a new study.

Physicians can use motivational interviewing and proven dietary recommendations to help patients lose weight.

The goal when evaluating patients for CVD risk is to know what signs to look for and to devise an evidence-based, individualized treatment plan.

The main focus of this session was how to determine the best treatment strategies for diabetes patients, with two case studies to illustrate the points.

In this podcast, Robert Riete, MD, discusses the importance of identifying, diagnosing, and treating patients with pulmonary embolism.

New evidence supports many current approaches to diabetes management, but also challenges the efficacy of several common practices.

A quality improvement project Rochester General Hospital reduced the rate of MRSA surgical-site infections by more than 90%.

A new Internet-based toll can predict the risk of dying in the hospital for stroke patients.

Lowering blood pressure below 130 mm Hg does not improve cardiovascular outcomes in patients with hypertension, diabetes, and coronary artery disease.

The season flu vaccine is associated with a 19% reduction in the rate of acute myocardial infarction, according to new research.

The distance a heart failure patient can walk during a period of six minutes can predict early hospital readmission, according to a new study.

If you can't trust a heart attack risk assessment that can be done with a few clicks of the mouse, what can you trust?

The discovery of an enzyme that causes nerve cell death following a stroke has lead to promising results with the use of an experimental drug in mice.

An FDA advisory committee has approved the anticoagulant dabigatran for use in atrial fibrillation patients to prevent stroke.

Ontario Telemedicine Network has inked an agreement with Zargis Medical to deploy a telemedicine stethoscope system across its sites.

Research shows that adults with congenital heart disease suffer heart-focused anxiety if their parents were overprotective during their childhood.