Arrhythmia & EP Perspective

• A Tribute to Bernard Lown There are lessons for us all in the life and legacy of the renowned cardiologist and peace activist Bernard Lown, notes John Mandrola, MD.
  theheart.org on Medscape, February 25, 2021
• Is Taking BP Meds at Night Really Better?   A controversial trial suggests that chronotherapy is key for hypertension management; cardiologist Christopher Labos takes a closer look.
  theheart.org on Medscape, February 22, 2021
• What NFL, NBA, and MLB COVID Protocols Taught Us   Drs Robert Glatter, John DiFiori, James Kinderknecht, and Kathryn McElheny discuss protocols and experiences related to medical care of athletes in the NBA, NFL, and MLB during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Hospital for Special Surgery, February 05, 2021
• Feb 5 2021 This Week in Cardiology   Carotid screening, AF and alcohol, subcutaneous ICD, and medical education are the topics discussed by John Mandrola, MD, in this week’s podcast.
  theheart.org on Medscape, February 05, 2021
• Jan 29 2021 This Week in Cardiology   AF and COVID-19, microthrombi in COVID-19 autopsies, vericiguat, and POTS are the topics covered by John Mandrola, MD, in this week’s podcast.
  theheart.org on Medscape, January 29, 2021
• Ditch the Waiting Room (and Other Post-COVID Ideas) Kenny Lin argues that we shouldn't just return to 'business as usual' after the pandemic and waste an opportunity to discontinue evidence-free traditions.
  Georgetown University Family Medicine, January 28, 2021
• COVID-19 Has Turned Cardiac Resuscitation Upside Down The presence of COVID-19 should make us think twice about CPR practices and safety, cautions Dr Amal Mattu.
  Medscape Emergency Medicine, January 27, 2021
• Antiplatelet Therapy: Where Do We Stand Now?   Can duration of DAPT be shortened? Is single antiplatelet therapy an option? Drs Bangalore and Baber discuss these topics in antiplatelet therapy and more.
  American College of Cardiology & Medscape , January 27, 2021
• ECG Challenge: Did COPD Cause This Man's Irregular Heart Rate? A middle-aged COPD patient is intubated after experiencing respiratory distress and is found to have an irregular heartbeat. What does his ECG show?
  Medscape Cardiology, January 25, 2021
• Jan 15 2021 This Week in Cardiology   COVID, ACE/ARBs, left atrial appendage closure, SGLT2 inhibitors, and a clue in AF mechanisms are the topics discussed by John Mandrola, MD, in this week’s podcast.
  theheart.org on Medscape, January 15, 2021
• ECG Challenge: 'I'm Having Trouble Breathing' A man taking amiodarone for his atrial fibrillation feels increasingly short of breath and visits the emergency department. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape Cardiology, January 04, 2021
• Malpractice Case: Could an ECG Have Saved This Woman? When it comes to symptoms of uncertain cause, it's important for physicians to use all tools at their disposal to make a diagnosis.
  Cooperative of American Physicians, January 04, 2021
• Highlights in Mantle Cell Lymphoma From ASH 2020   Dr Amanda Cashen from Washington University reviews key studies on mantle cell lymphoma from ASH 2020, including new data on chemotherapy-free frontline options and CAR T-cell therapy.
  Medscape, December 29, 2020
• 2020 Guideline Changes: Return-to-Play, Rooming In COVID has necessitated some changes for non-COVID areas of practice. Here are two guideline changes that every pediatric clinician should know.
  Medscape Pediatrics, December 18, 2020
• Mandrola's Top 10 in Cardiology for 2020 While the pandemic dominated the medical news, there were both exciting and concerning developments in the world of cardiology.
  theheart.org on Medscape, December 15, 2020
• Dec 11 2020 This Week in Cardiology   COVID, the clogged pipe frame of CAD, paclitaxel, and AF performance measures and Goodhart’s law are the topics John Mandrola, MD, covers in this week’s podcast.
  theheart.org on Medscape, December 11, 2020
• Malpractice Case: When an Expert's Opinion on a Cardiac Death Isn't Useful An expert's opinion must be based on fact, not hypothesis and speculation.
  Cooperative of American Physicians, December 07, 2020
• Fish Oils and CV Prevention -- Now What?   Drs Tracy Wang and Renate Schnabel discuss new data on omega-3 fatty acids from the REDUCE-IT trial of icosapent ethyl. Do the STRENGTH, OMEMI, and VITAL Rhythm trials from the AHA meeting raise concerns?
  theheart.org on Medscape, November 25, 2020
• Nov 20 2020 This Week in Cardiology   COVID-19 vaccines and virtual AHA presentations on statins and the nocebo effect, high dose omega-3s, and AF ablation are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses on this week’s podcast.
  theheart.org on Medscape, November 20, 2020
• ECG Challenge: Irregular Pulse on Routine Exam A woman with a history of hypertension has a slightly irregular pulse during her checkup. What do her ECG patterns show?
  Medscape Cardiology, November 19, 2020