Knowledge on Primary Prevention ICD Use Found Lacking
Barriers for referral differ for internists, cardiologists, cardiology residents
Sudden Cardiac Arrest After Food Linked to Brugada Syndrome
9-year-old had a sudden cardiac attack while eating large hot dog, was diagnosed with the condition
Docs Should Be Aware of Family Beliefs Regarding Nondisclosure
Evidence from Middle East literature suggests variability in practices, preferences of truth telling
More Research Needed for Vitamin D’s Cardiac Effect in PCI
Little effect on cardiac biomarker levels; significant effect on mean difference in CK-MB, hs-CRP
New Appropriate Use Criteria Issued for Valvular Heart Disease
Report gives rating of multiple imaging modalities in real-world clinical scenarios to guide physicians
August 2017 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for August 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Electronic Alert Doesn’t Up Appropriate Thromboprophylaxis
Patients with no score or inconsistent score result less often had appropriate thromboprophylaxis
Low Incidence of Adverse Events for A-Fib Catheter Ablation
Within 30 days of index CA, 3.5 percent developed major AEs, most often hemorrhage/hematoma
Suicide Risk Up in Younger Patients With Chronic Illness
Those diagnosed with diabetes, asthma more likely to attempt suicide than healthy peers
Benefit of Aspirin After A-Fib Ablation Questioned
Low risk patients do not appear to benefit from long-term aspirin therapy, but bleeding risk up
