Debate and dialogue between top cardiovascular specialists

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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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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.

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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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Is the polypill the answer to prevention?

2 COMMENTS - Oct 31, 2011 10:26 EDT

Join Drs E Magnus Ohman, Terje Pederson, and Silvia Priori as they discuss the merits of the polypill and whether or not it heralds the end of a personalized, targeted approach to prevention.

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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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Novel anticoagulants in AF: A guide for the clinical practitioner

2 COMMENTS - Sep 15, 2011 10:47 EDT

Join Drs Samuel Goldhaber, Jean-Pierre Bassand, Stavros Konstantinides, and Alexander GG Turpie as they guide the clinical practitioner through the landscape of novel anticoagulants in AF.

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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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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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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.

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ACC 2011 research highlights: A slideshow presentation

1 COMMENT - Apr 12, 2011 15:35 EDT

View our slideshow for results from the leading trials at the American College of Cardiology 2011 Scientific Sessions. Featuring analysis of PARTNER cohorts A and B, RIVAL, STICH, STICH substudy, MAGELLAN, OSCAR, EVEREST II, PRECOMBAT, RESOLUTE, PLATINUM, ISAR CABG, and EXCELLENT.

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PARTNER, EVEREST II, STICH and all that jazz from ACC 2011 with Valentin Fuster

1 COMMENT - Apr 6, 2011 14:30 EDT

Dr Valentin Fuster leads a stimulating discussion with Drs Robert Harrington, David Kandzari, Harlan Krumholz, Laura Mauri, Neil Moat, and Clyde Yancy about the important trials presented at the ACC 2011 Scientific Sessions.

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Life and times of leading cardiologists with Rob Califf. Guest: Suzanne Oparil

2 COMMENTS - Mar 24, 2011 09:30 EDT

Dr Suzanne Oparil's brilliant career has taken her from the family farm in Elvira, NY, to Columbia, Harvard, the University of Chicago, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Learn about Dr Oparil's life and outlook.

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Cardiologists and global chronic disease: Lessons from around the world

7 COMMENTS - Mar 15, 2011 10:36 EDT

Dr Bob Harrington sits down with fellows Dr Mark Huffman and Dr Jerry Bloomfield to discuss the opportunities and rewards of global health training for young cardiologists.