Cardiology

Studies of Left Ventricular Dysfunction trial finds that ACE inhibitors prevent progressive maladaptive changes in LV structure and function.

Patients taking statins for lowering cholesterol may have a reduced risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study in PLos Medicine.

For the families of heart failure patients, caregiving is a significant burden that, until recently, has not been examined.

When it comes to treating heart failure, what works for a young male may not work for an elderly woman, according to new HFSA guidelines.

New research looks at the use of dyspnea in predicting outcomes, cognitive patterns in chronic heart failure, and the incidence of ICD shocks.

The diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases like heart failure needs to start long before the patient presents with symptoms.

Dr. Lubin provides more examples that show why the title of his blog, "Code E876.9: Unspecified Misadventures During Medical Care" is so appropriate.

Dr. Steven F. Bolling, Professor of Cardiac Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, discusses what defines AF.

Dr. Maria Lopes-Virella discusses desirable levels of various lipids in the body, including HDL, LDL, vLDL, and triglycerides.

Intensive treatment to LDL-C reduces CIMT in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a secondary analysis from the SANDS trial.

Nicotinic acid therapy significantly reduces carotid wall area.

Dr. Carlo Di Mario discusses atherosclerosis, plaque which accumulates in the heart and blocks arteries, causing decreased blood flow, which causes chest pain.

Take a journey to see how risk factors like high cholesterol, smoking, and hypertension can help contribute to the buildup of plaque in arteries.

Genetic diversity in great apes compares to our own genetic make-up, and contributes to similarities and differences in disease risk, including CVD.

New answers are emerging to help shed light on the complex relationship between renal function and heart failure.

In June, the HFSA published the 2010 Comprehensive Heart Failure Practice Guideline, with a key focus on recommendations for hypertension and heart failure.

One of the key issues in the treating elderly patients with HF is assessing and managing frailty--an issue many cardiologists don't hear much about.

Subjects with the highest urinary cortisol levels had a five-fold increased risk of dying of cardiovascular disease.

Hyponatremia is a common electrolyte problem that is dangerous if ignored or treated improperly.

Mihai Gheorghiade, MD, discusses the relationship between acute heart failure and hyponatremia.

After a well-informed morning session on day one at mHealth's San Diego conference, the afternoon brought an intensified focus on SMS (otherwise known as text messaging) and how it can be used to benefit the health of patients.

On the afternoon of mHealth's second day, one presentations really stood out and warranted some more reflection; it was the presentation of a social networking site for teens aimed at preventing/combating obesity. The site is called BodiMojo and the presenters were Tara Cousineau, PhD and Carol Torgan, PhD.

Day 2 at the mHealth conference in San Diego featured some discussion on Meaningful Use, EHRs, mobile applications, and much more.