Do Antihistamines Blunt Exercise Recovery?
Histamine blockade changes expression of genes that respond to exercise
No Solid Evidence for Pre-Participation Screens in Athletes
Few people at risk for sudden cardiac death identified with the most basic type of screening
LDL Reduction in Hypertriglyceridemia Varies Per Statin
Greater LDL-C reductions for rosuvastatin 10-40 mg vs equal, double doses of atorvastatin, simvastatin
In Breast CA, Cardiotoxicity Up With Trastuzumab-Based Chemo
Increased risk of cardiotoxicity for trastuzumab with nonanthracycline chemo, sequential tx
Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists No Benefit Post MI
MRA in addition to standard therapy does not improve outcome in setting of post-MI heart failure
Lower CVD Mortality for Metformin Versus Sulfonylureas
Large analysis found up to 40 percent lower risk of heart disease mortality versus sulfonylureas
Single 3-Minute Freeze Beneficial in Paroxysmal A-Fib
CB-Adv ablation effective for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation; equal efficacy for 3, 4-minute approaches
Genetic Vitamin K1 Levels Linked to Heart Disease
Vitamin K1 single nucleotide polymorphisms positively linked to CAD/MI
Article Offers Ways to Address Overlooked Details in Practice
Positive impression can be created in waiting room, front desk, hallway, examination room
Physicians May Be Ordering Carotid Imaging Too Often
Uncertain results can prompt surgery that may be unnecessary and risky
