Medscape Cardiology Headlines

A Delayed Case of Fatal Atrioesophageal Fistula Following Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EDT

The late onset case of a 61-year-old man with a fatal atrioesophageal fistula following radiofrequency ablation is discussed.

Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome in Infants

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Learn more about the assessment and management of WPW in infants.

Stroke Prevention and Treatment

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Improvements in the prevention and treatment of cerebrovascular accidents of all types are discussed in this thorough review.

Effects of Long-term Treatment With Antioxidants on Arterial Compliance, Humoral Factors and Inflammatory Markers in Patients With Multiple Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Does supplementation with antioxidants help to reduce cardiovascular risk factors, and, if so, which ones are most effective?

Resolution of Statin-Induced Myalgias by Correcting Vitamin D Deficiency

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Resolution of statin-induced myalgias with vitamin D supplementation may allow the use of powerful statin therapy in cases where it would not otherwise be tolerated.

UK Experts Advised Rosiglitazone Withdrawal in July

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 18:26:23 EDT

It has emerged this week that UK experts recommended the withdrawal of the diabetes drug rosiglitazone from the British market in July, although this recommendation was not made public at the time.

Evidence of Stress in Hair Predicts AMI

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 18:26:23 EDT

Canadian researchers find that chronic stress that leads to MI is signaled by high cortisol concentrations in the patient's hair.

NSAID Use Associated With Future Stroke in Healthy Population

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 14:03:06 EDT

The results are in line with the increased risk of MI seen with NSAIDs and strengthen the need for more careful regulation of these drugs, the study author says.

Contrast-Enhanced MRA May Help Identify Arterial Steno-occlusions in Peripheral Arterial Disease

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:23:11 EDT

A meta-analysis suggests that contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography has high accuracy for identifying or excluding arterial steno-occlusions in adults with peripheral arterial disease.

Should Bystander CPR Involve Rescue Breathing?

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:30:21 EDT

A study looks at CPR provided by nonhealthcare professionals and whether chest compressions without rescue breathing improves survival in cardiac arrest.

New NICE Guidance on Acute Coronary Syndromes

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EDT

The National Clinical Guidelines Centre for Acute and Chronic Conditions have released new guidelines on the early management of unstable angina and non-ST elevation myocardial infarction.

The Haemodynamic Response to Propranolol in Cirrhosis With Arterial Hypertension: a Comparative Analysis With Normotensive Cirrhotic Patients

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Are beta-blockers a good treatment option for hypertensive cirrhotic patients? This study explores the issue.

Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors Among Primary Care Patients With Previous Stroke or TIA: A Questionnaire Study

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EDT

How well-informed are stroke patients about the variety of risk factors for a subsequent stroke or TIA?

Sodium Intake Among Adults -- United States, 2005-2006

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Read about how reducing sodium intake could help prevent many diseases.

Economic Analysis of a Tailored Behavioral Intervention to Improve Blood Pressure Control for Primary Care Patients

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EDT

A telephonic nurse-administered intervention could be a key adjuvant strategy for meeting national goals for BP control.

FDA Does U-Turn on Midodrine; Will Keep It Available

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:31:16 EDT

The US FDA has done a U-turn on its decision two weeks ago to withdraw midodrine, a drug for orthostatic hypotension. The agency told heartwire it will allow patients continued access to the drug while it tries to resolve the issue of concern: postmarketing studies with the product.

First Europe-Specific Guidance on AF

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:31:16 EDT

The European Society of Cardiology announced new clinical guidelines for atrial fibrillation at its congress in Stockholm last week, the first time such recommendations have been prepared by European societies acting alone.

Animal-Based Low-Carbohydrate Diet Linked to Higher All-Cause Mortality Rates

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:06:45 EDT

An animal-based low-carbohydrate diet was associated with higher all-cause mortality, but a vegetable-based low-carbohydrate diet was linked with lower all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality.

Orthostatic Hypotension in the Elderly -- How Concerned Should We Be?

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:17:54 EDT

Henry Black, MD, reviews a study that finds that orthostatic hypotension may be more predictive of cardiovascular events than being a reverse nightime dipper.

Blood Pressure Control in Diabetes: How Low Should We Go?

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 09:58:14 EDT

Could tight blood pressure control in patients with type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease do more harm than good?