Cardiology

New research presented at ACC.20/WCC suggests increased protein intake could reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation in older women up to 8%.

The author of the first systematic evaluation of commissural alignment in TAVR shares his team's findings.

Data published in NEJM demonstrate the siRNA agent's ability to lower cholesterol in patients with multiple conditions.

In the face of the worldwide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 4 of the largest cardiology organizations are advising patients receiving treatment with ACE inhibitors (ACE-i) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) they should not be discontinuing treatment unless it is recommended by their physician.

About 1 in every 20 adult Americans now reguarly uses vaping and e-cigarette products.

Manesh Patel, MD, of Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what we know about COVID-19 and its impact on cardiovascular health.

New research from ACC.20/WCC suggests taking statins before initiating chemotherapy with anthracycline or trastuzumab could reduce treatment-associated cardiotoxicity.

Telehealth tools can identify someone whose symptoms are worsening and connect them to a medical professional.

The Professor of Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine discusses prescribing DOACs and his opinion on a recent meta-analysis in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Until a few weeks ago, telemedicine was primarily seen as a means to improve access to specialty care, reduce healthcare costs and boost patient engagement. And while it has certainly gained traction over the last several years, it still accounted for an extremely small number of total patient encounters, was largely seen as adjunct to traditional in-person clinical care, and restrictions by payers made reimbursements difficult. Combined, these factors largely curtailed the widespread adoption of the virtual practice model. And then came the Coronavirus. 

New data from ACC.20/WCC is revealing more about the risk of AF associated with various cancer types.

For patients in need of surgery, theres one more way the Coronavirus pandemic may affect them -a shortage of blood.

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In a show of solidarity, the major cardiology organizations have released statements addressing the topic.

A new meta-analysis found dual therapy was associated with less bleeding events than triple therapy in AF patients after PCI.

New research suggests taking low-dose aspirin could reduce the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in high-risk patients.

Roy Schoenberg, MD, MPH, discusses the populations that can most benefit from using telehealth tools and Medicare reimbursement obstacles.

Research from investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Sinai Health is shedding new light on the differences in safety and efficacy between the 2 DOACs.

With the spread of coronavirus increasing in the US, telehealth can be leveraged, but regulations need to be modified.

According to a new report, males and older individuals are more susceptible to fall-related traumatic brain injury deaths.

An analysis of dizziness in primary care patients is shedding new light on the potential dangers and risk of mortality associated with different subtypes of dizziness.

The American College of Cardiology announced yesterday the cancellation of its annual meeting due to concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. The ACC/WCC meeting was to be held in Chicago at the end of the month, attracting physicians and researchers from around the world. This is the first time in its 69-year history that the meeting has been cancelled the organizers say.

The incoming Editor-in-Chief of Stroke discusses what the future of stroke care might look like and his biggest takeaways from ISC 2020.

Results of a meta-analysis of more than 2 dozen studies indicate DCB treatment may actually reduce mortality risk long-term.

A new analysis has found that low blood pressure in older, frail adults could increase mortality risk as much as 63%.

A study from EPI Scientific Sessions 2020 is shedding light on the prevalence of certain risk factors among black ethnic groups compared to their white counterparts.

New data from a team of European investigators suggest Neurologic Music Therapy could have benefits for patients recovering from a stroke event.

When it comes to the benefits of exercise more is not always better.  According to a scientific statement published February 26th, 2020 in the journal Circulation while exercise is associated with many positive health benefits, just like medicine, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing.

New data from Kaiser Permanente Northern California is quantifying just how much of an impact adherence to each additional guideline can impact patients following AMI.

A Mayo Clinic analysis is shedding light on the real-world success of ablation in lowering risk of mortality and HF hospitalizations.