Debate and dialogue between top cardiovascular specialists

Editorial series

Life and times of leading cardiologists with Rob Califf. Guest: Martin Leon

1 COMMENT - Feb 7, 2012 09:00 EST

Dr Martin Leon talks about his decision to become a doctor at age six, how the death of his mother led him to interventional cardiology, and the genesis of the internationally renowned TCT meetings.

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Antithrombotic therapies in ACS: An update from Europe

Jan 30, 2012 10:30 EST

Drs Jean-Pierre Bassand, Peter Clemmensen, and Jean-Philippe Collet review the latest data on antithrombotic therapies in ACS. Hear the European perspective on antiplatelet therapy, anticoagulation agents, and anticoagulants in the setting of primary PCI.

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All about dronedarone, from ATHENA to PALLAS

1 COMMENT - Jan 6, 2012 07:30 EST

Join Drs Melissa Walton-Shirley and Anne Gillis as they discuss the latest data on dronedarone and the impact for clinicians treating AF patients with significant structural heart disease.

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AIM-HIGH falls short on niacin debate

7 COMMENTS - Dec 14, 2011 11:00 EST

Dr Keith Fox talks to Drs William Boden and John Chapman about the controversy surrounding the AIM-HIGH trial and what the results mean for clinical practice today.

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PCI survey

Dec 12, 2011 11:38 EST

Do you believe non-primary PCI can be performed safely and effectively at hospitals that lack on-site cardiac surgery?

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AHA 2011 research highlights: A slideshow presentation

Nov 18, 2011 14:30 EST

View our slideshow for a summary of top trials and presentations from AHA 2011.

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TCT 2011 research highlights: A slideshow presentation

1 COMMENT - Nov 16, 2011 14:30 EST

View our slideshow for a summary of top trials and presentations from TCT 2011.

The Cardiology Show

AHA 2011 trials to treatments: ATLAS ACS2, TRACER, and MI FREEE

3 COMMENTS - Nov 16, 2011 14:30 EST

Dr Valentin Fuster sits down with Drs William Boden, John Chapman, Keith Fox, Anne Gillis, Jessica Mega, and Clyde Yancy to tackle the brave new world of antithrombotics and to ask whether academics have left the real world, and their patients, behind.

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Life and times of leading cardiologists with Rob Califf. Guest: Keith Fox

Nov 7, 2011 09:30 EST

From Malawi and Zimbabwe to Scotland, Missouri, and then back to Scotland, Dr Keith Fox has covered the globe. Learn more about his background, outlook, and exceptional career.

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Life and times of leading cardiologists with Rob Califf. Guest: Jane Somerville

1 COMMENT - Oct 24, 2011 09:30 EDT

Dr Jane Somerville talks about growing up in London during WWII, why she was drawn to the field of congenital heart disease, and how women can have it all if they don't iron shirts.

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Interventional update: PRODIGY, EXAMINATION, and CRISP-AMI

Sep 26, 2011 09:45 EDT

heartwire's Shelley Wood sits down with Drs Adnan Kastrati and Magnus Ohman for an overview of the interventional news from the ESC 2011 Congress.

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ESC 2011 research highlights: A slideshow presentation

Sep 7, 2011 12:22 EDT

View our slideshow for a summary of top trials and presentations from The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 2011 Congress.

The Cardiology Show

The Paris review: ARISTOTLE, dal-VESSEL, and PURE at ESC 2011

4 COMMENTS - Aug 31, 2011 09:54 EDT

Share the excitement from the blockbuster ESC 2011 Congress with Drs Valentin Fuster, Mariell Jessup, Adnan Kastrati, Magnus Ohman, Terje Pedersen, Silvia Priori, and Bryan Williams.

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Life and times of leading cardiologists with Rob Califf. Guest: Bill O'Neill

1 COMMENT - Aug 22, 2011 10:55 EDT

Born in Ecuador and currently executive dean of clinical affairs at the University of Miami, Bill O'Neill shows that hard work can pave the way to living the American dream. Learn more about his outlook and accomplishments.

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Murder he wrote: The cardiologist as novelist

9 COMMENTS - Aug 11, 2011 14:00 EDT

Inspiration, writer's block, family support, and yes—writing those tricky sex scenes: it's all here in our exclusive interview with novelists and electrophysiologists Dr Peter Kowey and Doug Zipes.

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Clinical practice guidelines: Everything you wanted to know (but were afraid to ask)

3 COMMENTS - Aug 2, 2011 10:30 EDT

Dr Clyde Yancy catches up with Drs Harlan Krumholz and Neil Moat for an in-depth discussion on clinical practice guidelines, from how to avoid bias in the guidelines process to the need for a solid evidence base.

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Life and times of leading cardiologists with Rob Califf. Guest: Anne Curtis

1 COMMENT - Jul 20, 2011 09:45 EDT

Leadership roles are a recurring theme in Anne Curtis's career--from founding the electrophysiology department at University of Florida in Gainesville through to her current position as chair at the School of Medicine of the University at Buffalo. Find out more about Dr Curtis's illustrious trajectory and her life.

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Climbing the learning curve: Catheterization access sites post-RIVAL

1 COMMENT - Jul 11, 2011 16:10 EDT

What can we learn from the RIVAL trial? Join Drs Steg, Mehran, Nolan, and King for their thoughts on trial inclusion criteria, the importance of proper operator experience, and a one-minute master class on spasm prevention.

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Beyond TAVI

Jul 4, 2011 11:55 EDT

In 2011, one out of two cases of biological aortic heart valve replacement in Europe is taking place via transcatheter procedure. Join Drs Martin Leon, Alain Cribier, Pieter Kappetein, and Stephan Windecker for a review of the rise of TAVI and a look into the future.

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Going digital: Electronic medical records in cardiology practice

2 COMMENTS - Jun 23, 2011 11:40 EDT

Still paper-based? Join Drs Seth Bilazarian, Jay Alexander, Vincent Bufalino, and Ronald Karlsberg as they share their experience with EMRs, including how to choose the right system, the real costs of implementation, and how electronic medical records can improve quality of care.

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European perspectives on appropriate use of PCI

Jun 16, 2011 09:45 EDT

Allegations of inappropriate stenting in the US have fueled a storm that has challenged the integrity of various high-profile physicians and prompted some to doubt the widespread practice of stenting. What do European interventional cardiologists make of this debate? Join Drs Anthony Gershlick, Robert Byrne, Antonio Colombo, and Sunil Rao.

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Antiplatelet guidelines: An international perspective

Jun 10, 2011 09:00 EDT

Dr Bob Harrington sits down with Drs Alan Bell, Keith Fox, and Jean-François Tanguay for an in-depth discussion on the approach, development, methodology, and implementation of guidelines for antiplatelet therapy in Canada, the US, and Europe.

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Charting the path to better care for younger women with heart disease

1 COMMENT - Jun 6, 2011 14:15 EDT

What ails the younger woman's heart? Drs Melissa Walton-Shirley, Nakela Cook, and Rakesh Suri gathered recently to discuss heart disease in younger women and address obstacles to appropriate treatment.

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Dual antiplatelet therapy: How long is long enough?

3 COMMENTS - Jun 2, 2011 10:30 EDT

Join Drs David Kandzari, Bob Harrington, and Laura Mauri as they discuss the results of EXCELLENT and why we may need to change the way we do clinical trials to answer the real questions about dual antiplatelet therapy.

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EuroPCR 2011 research highlights: A slideshow presentation

May 30, 2011 13:20 EDT

View our slideshow for results from the leading trials and most important debates from EuroPCR 2011. Featuring analysis of RECLOSE 2-ACS, DISCOVER FLOW, TAVI updates, renal denervation, BASE-ACS, SOURCE, DES meta-analysis, and the SCAAR registry.