Heart failure
Feb 7, 2012 14:00 EST
A unique study trying to drill down into why cardiologists seem to gain better outcomes than generalists when treating heart failure has identified a number of reasons that this is the case. But generalists—who treat the majority of HF—have to deal with older and sicker patients, confounding the issue. The authors hope the work will act as a catalyst to improve HF care.
Acute Coronary Syndromes
Feb 7, 2012 12:20 EST
In its second phase 3 trial, Merck's novel antiplatelet agent reduced ischemic events but increased bleeding, including ICH. Results looked more promising in patients without a history of stroke.
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Feb 6, 2012 17:00 EST
Differences in appropriate-therapy and device-related complication rates in a prospective study question (once again) whether women and men should have the same ICD-eligibility criteria.

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Dr Bob Harrington talks to Drs Michael Alderman and Lawrence Appel about the challenges in understanding the role of salt in cardiovascular disease and why it is such a controversial topic.
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