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CV Triggers Are in the Very Air We Breathe
Drs Brook and Black discuss the health effects of air pollution, the majority of which are cardiovascular events.
Medscape Cardiology, July 14, 2016
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How Multidisciplinary Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams Work
For patients presenting with massive pulmonary embolisms, multidisciplinary response teams are needed, says Dr Sam Goldhaber.
theheart.org on Medscape, July 18, 2016
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Updated Heart Failure Guidelines: Where Do New Drugs Fit In?
Dr Ileana Piña reviews the recent updates to both US and European guidelines on the management of heart failure that include the new ARNI drug and ivabradine.
theheart.org on Medscape, August 4, 2016
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Three Pulmonary Embolisms and a Wedding
An emotional whirlwind of a weekend as mother of the bride and daughter of the patient introduced Dr Walton Shirley to a new treatment for PE—catheter-directed thrombolysis.
theheart.org on Medscape, July 19, 2016
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Dissolving Coronary Stents: The Fog of Hype
The bioresorbable stent is noninferior to standard drug-eluting stents, but shows consistent trends toward greater complication rates. Dr Mandrola suggests a higher hurdle for device approval.
theheart.org on Medscape, July 21, 2016
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Does Getting Paid Have to Be So Complicated? MACRA, MIPS
Like it or not, new payment models are here. The ever-optimistic Bob Harrington interviews Karen Joynt; both see an opportunity for cardiologists to take the lead in developing good-value care.
theheart.org on Medscape, August 1, 2016
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Three Grand Books: Genetics, Life and Death, and Humankind
Eric Topol summarizes three important, recently published books that focus on topics relevant to physicians and medical students.
Medscape, July 11, 2016
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Cardiologists Need to Pay Attention to Diabetes Meds
Data from EMPA-REG and LEADER suggest that type 2 diabetes drugs can positively affect cardiovascular health. Cardiologists should pay attention, says Dr Michelle O'Donoghue.
theheart.org on Medscape, July 12, 2016
