Nonexperts Can Be Trained to Interpret RHD Echocardiograms
Short computer course can train nonexperts to interpret rheumatic heart disease screening ECGs
Two New Drugs Added to Heart Failure Clinical Practice Guideline
Heart groups issue updated guideline for the treatment of heart failure
Study Suggests a Low-Salt Diet Could Harm Certain Patients
Researchers say restricting sodium might backfire, but heart experts are critical of the finding
Cardiothoracic Surgeons May Not Meet 2035 Caseload
Anticipated increase of 61 percent in national caseload, 121 percent increase for each surgeon
FDA Redesigns Nutrition Facts Label
Added sugars, relevant portion sizes among the highlights of revision
Fitbit Heart Monitors ‘Highly Inaccurate,’ Study Says
But Fitbit manufacturer challenges the study results
Major Stroke May Be Prevented by Taking Aspirin After TIA
Researchers find risk is reduced by as much as 80 percent
High Rate of Cerebral Embolization During TAVR
No significant differences in cerebral embolization measures during TAVR with bivalirudin vs. heparin
Inaccuracy in Administrative Hospital Coding Data
Inaccuracy such as weekday admissions of false-positive cases with low case fatality
Adverse Events Not Up With Six Months of DAPT
Comparable results for 12-month DAPT among patients receiving everolimus-eluting stents
