Cardiovascular Disease

September 28, 2020

Kazem Rahimi, MD, discusses the prospect of home monitoring for heart failure patients and how technology needs to improve before it is a viable option for most patients.

September 25, 2020

Could an alarm clock in the room where stroke care is performed contribute to more streamlined care?

September 24, 2020

While rates of recurrent events have declined, the rates of decline have not been equal between sexes and risk of recurrent events still pose a serious risk to heart attack survivors.

September 23, 2020

New data suggest resuming or increasing sexual activity shortly after myocardial infarction could reduce risk of mortality.

September 22, 2020

Our latest Emergency Department Minute Quiz from Brady Pregerson, MD. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?

September 21, 2020

Chief member of Practical Cardiology's editorial advisory board discusses his approach to cholesterol education and the current state of cholesterol management in 2020.

September 18, 2020

A meta-analysis of more than 3 dozen RCTs suggests increased intake of omega-3 supplements, such as EPA and DHA, was linked to a decreased risk of myocardial infarction action and coronary heart disease events.

September 17, 2020

With September recognized as National Cholesterol Education Month, Dr. Weiss reflects on the importance of cholesterol management as part of mitigating risk of events in patients with ASCVD.

September 16, 2020

An unresponsive older man presents to the emergency department after bystanders report he was thrashing around unconscious at a fast-food restaurant.

September 12, 2020

Data from more than 4500 diabetics suggest CAC was better at predicting CVD and all-cause mortality in women than in men.