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theHeart.org http://www.theheart.org/ http://www.theheart.org/documents/sitestructure/resources/images/maintho_logo_rss.png theHeart.org http://www.theheart.org/ http://www.theheart.org/article/983741.do ACC aghast at proposed cuts to cardiology payments in Medicare physician fee schedule for 2010 ”, 03 2009 14:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/983741.do http://www.theheart.org/article/983491.do Warnings for smoking-cessation drugs varenicline, bupropion Û, 02 2009 12:45:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/983491.do http://www.theheart.org/article/983519.do FDA approves dronedarone for atrial fibrillation Û, 02 2009 11:45:49 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/983519.do http://www.theheart.org/article/983447.do ARMYDA-RECAPTURE published: Statin reload before PCI Û, 02 2009 11:30:30 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/983447.do http://www.theheart.org/article/983391.do Survival after in-hospital CPR static since 1992 , 01 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/983391.do http://www.theheart.org/article/983205.do Progenitor cells identified from human fetal hearts , 01 2009 13:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/983205.do http://www.theheart.org/article/983185.do Barriers to optimal termination of resuscitation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest identified , 01 2009 10:30:15 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/983185.do http://www.theheart.org/article/982959.do New meta-analysis: Statins of benefit in primary prevention Œ, 30 m 2009 19:01:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/982959.do http://www.theheart.org/article/982851.do CRP, other biomarkers, not clinically useful to predict CVD risk Œ, 30 m 2009 16:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/982851.do http://www.theheart.org/article/983133.do Alogliptin delayed; cancer concerns with insulin glargine Œ, 30 m 2009 15:15:39 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/983133.do http://www.theheart.org/article/982997.do Cardiac rhythms synchronize with music Œ, 30 m 2009 14:45:55 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/982997.do http://www.theheart.org/article/982827.do Anxiety, depression, linked to angina frequency Œ, 30 m 2009 10:45:20 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/982827.do http://www.theheart.org/article/982755.do Mainly medical unknowns regarding Michael Jackson's apparent cardiac arrest heartwire. ]]> , 29 m 2009 17:45:17 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/982755.do http://www.theheart.org/article/982711.do Massive vitamin-D/omega-3 trial for CVD, cancer prevention , 29 m 2009 17:00:22 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/982711.do http://www.theheart.org/article/982461.do Wolves in sheep's clothing: Don't ignore white-coat and masked hypertension , 29 m 2009 16:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/982461.do http://www.theheart.org/article/982403.do Cardiologist gets 10 years for performing unnecessary interventions ”, 26 m 2009 15:45:44 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/982403.do http://www.theheart.org/article/982341.do CVD risks of HIV infection underestimated ”, 26 m 2009 12:00:57 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/982341.do http://www.theheart.org/article/982213.do Michael Jackson dies of cardiac arrest Û, 25 m 2009 21:30:22 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/982213.do http://www.theheart.org/article/982163.do CT-angiography-identified vulnerable plaque associated with higher risk of ACS Û, 25 m 2009 17:00:49 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/982163.do http://www.theheart.org/article/982117.do Frequent migraine with aura linked to stroke, lower frequency with MI and revascularization Û, 25 m 2009 16:15:28 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/982117.do http://www.theheart.org/article/982093.do Moderate wine, little meat, many vegetables may be key Mediterranean diet items linked to longer life Û, 25 m 2009 14:30:21 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/982093.do http://www.theheart.org/article/982027.do TRANSFER AMI published: Finding the optimal window for PCI postlysis Û, 25 m 2009 13:45:06 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/982027.do http://www.theheart.org/article/981901.do Novel processing technique "freezes" cardiac motion during PET imaging Û, 25 m 2009 11:30:14 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/981901.do http://www.theheart.org/article/981815.do Intensive LDL lowering improves carotid plaque stability , 24 m 2009 16:30:48 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/981815.do http://www.theheart.org/article/981789.do Wide variations in EP practice across Europe , 24 m 2009 15:30:27 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/981789.do http://www.theheart.org/article/981553.do MADIT-CRT results: CRT-D reduces mortality and morbidity in NYHA 1 or 2 HF Œ, 23 m 2009 16:45:16 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/981553.do http://www.theheart.org/article/981659.do PR-interval prolongation increases risk of atrial fibrillation and pacemaker implantation Œ, 23 m 2009 16:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/981659.do http://www.theheart.org/article/981413.do Heart-attack prevention bill, mandating coverage for CAD screening, passes quietly in Texas UPDATED // After a rocky ride in and out of the Texas legislature (twice) and most recently a perplexing pairing with bariatric surgery, the bill is now poised to become law September 1. ]]> Œ, 23 m 2009 15:30:41 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/981413.do http://www.theheart.org/article/981469.do More details on arrhythmias associated with sleep apnea Œ, 23 m 2009 14:45:57 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/981469.do http://www.theheart.org/article/981347.do Similar success, survival at PCI centers with and without surgical backup: NCDR data in print UPDATED // One of the authors on a new registry analysis says the findings are persuasive: possibly enough to persuade guideline-writing groups to reconsider the class 3 recommendation against performing elective PCI without surgical backup. ]]> Œ, 23 m 2009 12:15:57 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/981347.do http://www.theheart.org/article/980589.do CV mortality and hospitalizations declining in Canada , 22 m 2009 16:30:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/980589.do http://www.theheart.org/article/981169.do Intensive smoking-cessation program can double quit rate in cardiac patients , 22 m 2009 16:30:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/981169.do http://www.theheart.org/article/981241.do "Natural" ED product recalled; contains PDE-5 inhibitor , 22 m 2009 16:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/981241.do http://www.theheart.org/article/980875.do ESC issues statement on driving restrictions for ICD patients , 22 m 2009 16:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/980875.do http://www.theheart.org/article/981197.do More patients at LDL targets, but improvement still needed , 22 m 2009 16:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/981197.do http://www.theheart.org/article/981121.do Psoriasis associated with all vascular disease , 22 m 2009 13:45:37 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/981121.do http://www.theheart.org/article/980985.do CT angiography does not reliably predict functional significance of lesions ”, 19 m 2009 17:45:05 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/980985.do http://www.theheart.org/article/980945.do Framingham analysis: Look beyond LVEF in heart-failure management ”, 19 m 2009 17:30:29 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/980945.do http://www.theheart.org/article/980779.do EMEA issues warning on possible clopidogrel-PPI interaction, but is there really a problem? ”, 19 m 2009 14:00:23 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/980779.do http://www.theheart.org/article/980667.do Uncertainty remains as to whether genetic testing for VTE improves outcomes ”, 19 m 2009 12:00:27 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/980667.do http://www.theheart.org/article/980327.do New low-cost, solar-powered BP device for developing countries Û, 18 m 2009 15:15:52 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/980327.do http://www.theheart.org/article/980251.do Early natriuretic-peptide level changes seen to predict late acute-HF outcomes Û, 18 m 2009 14:15:01 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/980251.do http://www.theheart.org/article/980073.do A Portuguese success story: One nation begins to curb its salt intake Û, 18 m 2009 10:00:15 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/980073.do http://www.theheart.org/article/980053.do FDA urges caution in interpreting study linking stimulants to increased risk for sudden death in children , 17 m 2009 17:00:15 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/980053.do http://www.theheart.org/article/980001.do Published ATLAS ACS-TIMI 46 results for rivaroxaban pave the way for phase 3 trial , 17 m 2009 14:30:37 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/980001.do http://www.theheart.org/article/979943.do NT-proBNP proposed for LVD screening in patients at high risk for heart failure , 17 m 2009 13:00:43 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/979943.do http://www.theheart.org/article/979773.do Exercise training boosts benefits of cardiac resynchronization therapy Œ, 16 m 2009 17:45:20 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/979773.do http://www.theheart.org/article/979673.do Darusentan data encouraging but "very, very early" Œ, 16 m 2009 14:30:29 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/979673.do http://www.theheart.org/article/979565.do theheart.org editor wins NIHCM journalism award Shelley Wood, managing editor of theheart.org, has won a 2009 National Institute for Health Care Management Journalism and Research Award for her "Myxo ring mix-up" series. ]]> Œ, 16 m 2009 13:00:24 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/979565.do http://www.theheart.org/article/979249.do DES "noninferior" to MIDCAB for isolated LAD disease, small study suggests , 15 m 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/979249.do http://www.theheart.org/article/979385.do Red yeast rice reduces LDL-cholesterol levels in statin-intolerant patients , 15 m 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/979385.do http://www.theheart.org/article/978957.do HCTZ a "paltry" antihypertensive, with no effect on outcomes, new analysis suggests , 15 m 2009 15:00:45 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/978957.do http://www.theheart.org/article/979165.do GLP-1 analog outperforms sulfonylurea in type 2 diabetes 1C levels more effectively with virtually no hypoglycemia and with weight loss, compared with weight gain with glimepiride. ]]> , 15 m 2009 13:15:09 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/979165.do http://www.theheart.org/article/979129.do Proinflammatory and prothrombotic markers seen in obese kids with no other metabolic syndrome risk factors , 15 m 2009 12:00:27 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/979129.do http://www.theheart.org/article/979043.do Some surprises in update to European hypertension guidelines? , 15 m 2009 11:15:27 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/979043.do http://www.theheart.org/article/978833.do Chronic corticosteroid use a risk factor for CV events in kidney graft recipients ”, 12 m 2009 17:15:27 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/978833.do http://www.theheart.org/article/978773.do Paclitaxel-eluting stents may be safe, effective in certain elderly patients ”, 12 m 2009 16:30:28 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/978773.do http://www.theheart.org/article/978691.do Medtronic pacemaker advisory now a class-1 recall ”, 12 m 2009 13:45:13 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/978691.do http://www.theheart.org/article/978667.do Beta-blocker benefit in SENIORS independent of LVEF ”, 12 m 2009 13:15:32 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/978667.do http://www.theheart.org/article/978619.do More evidence links glitazones to broken bones ”, 12 m 2009 12:45:23 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/978619.do http://www.theheart.org/article/978589.do Enrollment resumes for CHD chelation-therapy trial Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy, a randomized, placebo controlled study of EDTA for post-MI patients, had halted enrollment last year amid controversy. ]]> ”, 12 m 2009 11:45:09 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/978589.do http://www.theheart.org/article/978551.do Health concerns real for the overweight, especially if other risk factors present, says AHA Û, 11 m 2009 17:15:05 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/978551.do http://www.theheart.org/article/978531.do "Eco-Atkins" plant-based, low-carb diet appears to lower cholesterol Û, 11 m 2009 17:00:52 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/978531.do http://www.theheart.org/article/978435.do Preoperative status predicts success of infrainguinal bypass for PAD Û, 11 m 2009 14:00:36 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/978435.do http://www.theheart.org/article/978399.do Success, complication rates for ablation therapy of atrial fib are consistent in meta-analysis Û, 11 m 2009 12:00:53 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/978399.do http://www.theheart.org/article/978347.do Genetic predisposition plus use of ACE-activity-lowering drugs may increase suicide risk in men Û, 11 m 2009 09:45:05 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/978347.do http://www.theheart.org/article/978157.do A good night's sleep associated with reduced blood pressure , 10 m 2009 17:00:45 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/978157.do http://www.theheart.org/article/978067.do Intensive glycemic control not directly linked to excess cardiovascular risk 1C level and increased risk of cardiovascular death do not hold up under analysis; the link is not causal. ]]> , 10 m 2009 15:00:23 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/978067.do http://www.theheart.org/article/977905.do Proton-pump inhibitors blunt efficacy of clopidogrel in diabetics with coronary stents , 10 m 2009 12:00:54 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/977905.do http://www.theheart.org/article/977793.do Simple steps can reduce radiation dose with CT angiography , 10 m 2009 11:00:44 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/977793.do http://www.theheart.org/article/977667.do New data show that Lp(a) is a causal factor for MI, researchers say Œ, 09 m 2009 17:30:35 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/977667.do http://www.theheart.org/article/977595.do Pioglitazone slows progression of carotid atherosclerosis Œ, 09 m 2009 14:45:30 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/977595.do http://www.theheart.org/article/977529.do Once-weekly exenatide achieves better glycemic control than daily sitagliptin or pioglitazone 1C levels to a greater extent; more patients with type 2 diabetes reached A_1C targets. ]]> Œ, 09 m 2009 14:00:21 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/977529.do http://www.theheart.org/article/977461.do Ray of hope for customizable-length DES Œ, 09 m 2009 12:00:15 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/977461.do http://www.theheart.org/article/977371.do LEAD 6: Greater A1C drop with liraglutide than exenatide in type 2 diabetes Œ, 09 m 2009 11:45:34 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/977371.do http://www.theheart.org/article/977187.do AHA urges exercise to cut CV risk in diabetics Œ, 09 m 2009 09:45:05 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/977187.do http://www.theheart.org/article/976903.do Milestone paper: First 5-year data on stem-cell treatment in AMI , 08 m 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/976903.do http://www.theheart.org/article/977153.do FDA approval requested for Crestor-Trilipix combo , 08 m 2009 16:45:04 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/977153.do http://www.theheart.org/article/977117.do Half of strokes early after TIA occur within 24 hours , 08 m 2009 16:15:35 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/977117.do http://www.theheart.org/article/976995.do No mortality, CV-event differences between revascularization and medical therapy in diabetics: BARI 2D , 08 m 2009 13:35:39 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/976995.do http://www.theheart.org/article/976685.do Avandia on the RECORD: No "overall" CV risk increase, but trial remains controversial ”, 05 m 2009 19:30:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/976685.do http://www.theheart.org/article/976335.do Newly minted FDA commissioner gets an earful of prasugrel , 03 m 2009 17:00:27 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/976335.do http://www.theheart.org/article/976255.do Parathyroid hormone levels predict CV mortality in the community of elderly men has found that plasma parathyroid hormone levels predict cardiovascular mortality, even in those with normal levels of this hormone. The risk remained after multivariate adjustment and was similar to that seen for other classical risk factors and so could have substantial public-health implications, say the researchers. ]]> , 03 m 2009 14:45:54 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/976255.do http://www.theheart.org/article/976027.do Hypertension well-controlled in medically complex patients , 03 m 2009 11:30:39 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/976027.do http://www.theheart.org/article/975967.do Meta-analysis questions use of aspirin in primary prevention , 03 m 2009 10:15:32 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/975967.do http://www.theheart.org/article/975907.do FDA rejects application of beta blocker intended for genotype-guided heart-failure therapy Œ, 02 m 2009 17:00:42 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/975907.do http://www.theheart.org/article/975879.do Rapid growth in infancy linked to cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors later in life Œ, 02 m 2009 16:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/975879.do http://www.theheart.org/article/975707.do PEPCAD-2 ISR drug-coated balloon study now published Œ, 02 m 2009 14:00:22 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/975707.do http://www.theheart.org/article/975593.do Six generic clopidogrel versions pass first EU marketing hurdle Œ, 02 m 2009 09:45:09 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/975593.do http://www.theheart.org/article/975445.do Periodontitis and CHD: First evidence of a genetic link , 01 m 2009 13:00:56 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/975445.do http://www.theheart.org/article/975315.do AHA/ASA science advisory recommends use of tPA between three and 4.5 hours after stroke UPDATED WITH ADDITONAL COMMENTARY // A new science advisory from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has given the green light to the use of tPA to treat stroke between three and 4.5 hours after symptom onset. ]]> , 01 m 2009 12:00:17 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/975315.do http://www.theheart.org/article/975249.do No benefit of compression stockings in DVT prevention after stroke ”, 29 ” 2009 18:15:24 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/975249.do http://www.theheart.org/article/975179.do Call to cardiac screen all family members of sudden-death victims ”, 29 ” 2009 17:15:13 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/975179.do http://www.theheart.org/article/975147.do APPRAISE with apixaban and STARR with rosiglitazone and ramipril published Circulation and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, respectively. ]]> ”, 29 ” 2009 16:30:31 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/975147.do http://www.theheart.org/article/975095.do ICSS: Carotid endarterectomy superior to stenting, at least in the short term ”, 29 ” 2009 16:00:09 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/975095.do http://www.theheart.org/article/975009.do FDA gives go-ahead to second paclitaxel-eluting stent for small-diameter coronaries ”, 29 ” 2009 12:45:34 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/975009.do http://www.theheart.org/article/974923.do FDA puts rivaroxaban decision on hold, seeks further information ”, 29 ” 2009 11:45:51 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/974923.do http://www.theheart.org/article/974773.do PHIRST published, and tadalafil approved for pulmonary arterial hypertension Û, 28 ” 2009 16:30:53 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/974773.do http://www.theheart.org/article/974725.do Fit but huge, NFL players show normal array of CV risk factors Û, 28 ” 2009 13:00:28 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/974725.do http://www.theheart.org/article/974679.do Naproxen best NSAID for heart-disease patients Û, 28 ” 2009 09:30:48 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/974679.do http://www.theheart.org/article/974647.do FDA approves tolvaptan for hyponatremia , 27 ” 2009 17:00:30 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/974647.do http://www.theheart.org/article/974581.do SADHART: Increased mortality in severely depressed ACS patients , 27 ” 2009 12:00:53 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/974581.do http://www.theheart.org/article/974465.do Statin therapy after first stroke reduces recurrence and improves mortality , 27 ” 2009 10:30:07 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/974465.do http://www.theheart.org/article/974089.do Any delay in door-to-balloon time associated with increased in-hospital mortality , 25 ” 2009 17:30:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/974089.do http://www.theheart.org/article/973901.do DATE registry: Three months of clopidogrel for Endeavor? Plus, Xience SPIRIT V , 25 ” 2009 08:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/973901.do http://www.theheart.org/article/973837.do Same-day carotid stenting and CABG safe and feasible in patients with severe disease ”, 22 ” 2009 17:15:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/973837.do http://www.theheart.org/article/973643.do Give blood pressure drugs to all ”, 22 ” 2009 15:30:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/973643.do http://www.theheart.org/article/973297.do SYNTAX tool unveiled at EuroPCR: Now the trick is to use it ”, 22 ” 2009 10:30:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/973297.do http://www.theheart.org/article/973225.do MADIT-2 at eight years: Further ICD survival gains, signs of improved cost-effectiveness ”, 22 ” 2009 09:30:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/973225.do http://www.theheart.org/article/973171.do Intensive glucose control reduces MI and CHD-event risk, new meta-analysis shows 1c to less than 7.0%, say researchers. ]]> Û, 21 ” 2009 18:30:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/973171.do http://www.theheart.org/article/972985.do Genotyping info now in US clopidogrel label Û, 21 ” 2009 15:00:09 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/972985.do http://www.theheart.org/article/972665.do Incremental updates from transcatheter-valve registries can scarcely keep up with physician interest Û, 21 ” 2009 09:20:41 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/972665.do http://www.theheart.org/article/972609.do More follow-up on the Watchman LAA closure device , 20 ” 2009 17:30:22 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/972609.do http://www.theheart.org/article/972401.do TIMACS published, supports early intervention in high-risk non-STEMI ACS , 20 ” 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/972401.do http://www.theheart.org/article/972259.do DES in AMI: Some reassurances, more questions from TYPHOON and STRATEGY , 20 ” 2009 13:30:33 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/972259.do http://www.theheart.org/article/972151.do New HRS/EHRA recommendations for ablation of ventricular arrhythmias , 20 ” 2009 13:00:18 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/972151.do http://www.theheart.org/article/972065.do Chewable aspirin best for ACS: Small study supports guidelines , 20 ” 2009 12:00:40 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/972065.do http://www.theheart.org/article/971885.do Large meta-analysis links higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness to lower risk of death and cardiovascular disease Œ, 19 ” 2009 17:15:05 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/971885.do http://www.theheart.org/article/971833.do Intramyocardial bone-marrow injection for chronic ischemia Œ, 19 ” 2009 16:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/971833.do http://www.theheart.org/article/971717.do The return of the reservoir DES: Nevo stent impresses against Taxus at six months Œ, 19 ” 2009 14:30:21 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/971717.do http://www.theheart.org/article/971563.do Pooled five-year results for Endeavor support durability of TLR, low adverse events Œ, 19 ” 2009 12:00:38 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/971563.do http://www.theheart.org/article/971359.do Eliminating cyclophilin A gene protects against abdominal aortic aneurysm , 18 ” 2009 17:30:33 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/971359.do http://www.theheart.org/article/971381.do US registry points to substantial risk from ICD, pacemaker replacement , 18 ” 2009 17:30:16 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/971381.do http://www.theheart.org/article/971299.do Obesity paradox probed in new review , 18 ” 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/971299.do http://www.theheart.org/article/971335.do Antihypertensive use in pregnancy: No clear-cut answer on risk of congenital heart defects , 18 ” 2009 13:15:47 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/971335.do http://www.theheart.org/article/971267.do Subcutaneous ICD system detects and terminates induced ventricular fibrillation , 18 ” 2009 10:30:02 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/971267.do http://www.theheart.org/article/971237.do High, low estradiol levels linked to mortality in men with chronic systolic heart failure , 18 ” 2009 10:00:15 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/971237.do http://www.theheart.org/article/970995.do ATHENA data suggest dronedarone for AF is safe in stable heart failure m, 16 ” 2009 08:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/970995.do http://www.theheart.org/article/970807.do Dr Eric Topol one of GQ magazine's "Rock Stars of Science" ”, 15 ” 2009 15:30:16 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/970807.do http://www.theheart.org/article/970867.do Budiodarone reduces atrial-fibrillation burden in phase 2 study ”, 15 ” 2009 15:00:25 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/970867.do http://www.theheart.org/article/970733.do DASH diet reduces risk of heart failure ”, 15 ” 2009 14:00:25 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/970733.do http://www.theheart.org/article/970637.do MI rates drop after decline in HRT use post-WHI ”, 15 ” 2009 12:15:29 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/970637.do http://www.theheart.org/article/970449.do Pulmonary vein isolation plus substrate ablation best for reducing AF ”, 15 ” 2009 10:05:33 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/970449.do http://www.theheart.org/article/970361.do ALTITUDE: Survival with primary-prevention ICDs better than ever in remotely monitored "real-world" population ”, 15 ” 2009 08:45:51 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/970361.do http://www.theheart.org/article/970183.do The obesity epidemic in the US is due solely to increased food intake Û, 14 ” 2009 17:00:38 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/970183.do http://www.theheart.org/article/970309.do No complications, no overheating with MRI-compatible pacemaker and leads UPDATED // Patients with pacemakers are not allowed in an MR scanner because of concerns about induced arrhythmias and overheated leads, but this study showed no complications and no changes in temperature at the tip of the lead. Investigators say this is good news, considering the growing number of pacemaker-implanted patients who require an MRI scan. ]]> Û, 14 ” 2009 16:40:30 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/970309.do http://www.theheart.org/article/969975.do HRS urges upgrades to process of recognition, reporting of ICD lead performance issues Û, 14 ” 2009 09:15:37 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/969975.do http://www.theheart.org/article/969833.do New HRS consensus statement on lead extraction sets volume benchmarks for operators , 13 ” 2009 16:40:47 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/969833.do http://www.theheart.org/article/969789.do No significant reduction of CV events with aspirin in peripheral artery disease , 13 ” 2009 16:30:40 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/969789.do http://www.theheart.org/article/969721.do New antiplatelet ticagrelor could challenge clopidogrel, prasugrel , 13 ” 2009 14:30:53 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/969721.do http://www.theheart.org/article/969693.do CHAMPION trials with cangrelor stopped for lack of efficacy , 13 ” 2009 13:15:16 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/969693.do http://www.theheart.org/article/969515.do Low fracture rate, clinical improvements with Zilver stent for peripheral artery disease , 13 ” 2009 11:30:39 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/969515.do http://www.theheart.org/article/969445.do Lower blood pressure, not the drug regimen, regresses left ventricular hypertrophy , 13 ” 2009 10:15:12 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/969445.do http://www.theheart.org/article/969215.do Delays to treatment similar for radial and femoral PCI in STEMI patients Œ, 12 ” 2009 15:45:39 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/969215.do http://www.theheart.org/article/969101.do Risk-factor modification is goal of cardiac rehab program that emphasizes burning calories Œ, 12 ” 2009 12:45:55 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/969101.do http://www.theheart.org/article/969055.do ACC, ASA, and AHA implore clinicians to enroll patients in PFO trials UPDATED // Unless more patients are directed into one of four ongoing studies, the real value of the procedure—if any—may never be properly established, a new scientific advisory warns. ]]> Œ, 12 ” 2009 10:30:14 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/969055.do http://www.theheart.org/article/968855.do Device closure of PFO "tunnel" may offer advantages over double-disk occluders , 11 ” 2009 17:15:58 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/968855.do http://www.theheart.org/article/968741.do First hint of a benefit for statins in rheumatic valve disease , 11 ” 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/968741.do http://www.theheart.org/article/968715.do New AHA/ASA guidelines on TIA management and telemedicine in acute stroke released , 11 ” 2009 14:45:04 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/968715.do http://www.theheart.org/article/968701.do Somatic depressive symptoms predict worse CVD outcomes in women UPDATED WITH COMMENTARY // Women with suspected myocardial ischemia who also have somatic depressive symptoms are likely to have worse outcomes than women without depression, However, those with cardiovascular disease and cognitive/affective depressive symptoms do not appear to share this increased risk, new research shows. ]]> , 11 ” 2009 13:45:12 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/968701.do http://www.theheart.org/article/968497.do Dual-acting receptor antagonist superior to ARB for treatment of hypertension , 11 ” 2009 12:45:08 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/968497.do http://www.theheart.org/article/968549.do New studies identify genetic variants associated with blood pressure and hypertension , 11 ” 2009 11:45:50 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/968549.do http://www.theheart.org/article/968461.do ACCOMPLISH: Systolic blood pressure with 24-hour monitoring no different in treatment arms , 11 ” 2009 10:00:48 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/968461.do http://www.theheart.org/article/968343.do Fix and ship: No mortality penalty when STEMI patients transferred back to referring hospitals post-PCI m, 09 ” 2009 09:00:42 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/968343.do http://www.theheart.org/article/968273.do Stent studies hit print: DES positions fortified in SCAAR, HORIZONS-AMI, and Ontario registry ”, 08 ” 2009 18:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/968273.do http://www.theheart.org/article/968179.do Gene variants affecting response to clopidogrel not a factor with prasugrel ”, 08 ” 2009 17:00:37 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/968179.do http://www.theheart.org/article/968025.do Konstam offers new details on his role in Vioxx meta-analysis Circulation paper on rofecoxib, despite the fact he was its lead author, as reported by heartwire last week. ]]> ”, 08 ” 2009 16:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/968025.do http://www.theheart.org/article/967769.do Return of the J-curve: TNT analysis shows that BP can be too low in CAD patients ”, 08 ” 2009 11:15:04 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/967769.do http://www.theheart.org/article/967645.do AMADEUS: Percutaneous mitral annuloplasty device shows promise at six months Û, 07 ” 2009 17:30:44 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/967645.do http://www.theheart.org/article/967419.do In brief: Biosite recalls cardiac marker test, FDA warns about Baxter sealant Û, 07 ” 2009 14:30:11 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/967419.do http://www.theheart.org/article/967383.do Stent thrombosis responsible for an increasing proportion of STEMI Û, 07 ” 2009 13:15:14 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/967383.do http://www.theheart.org/article/967229.do Most hypertension drugs, except ARBs, better than no treatment for CHD risk reduction Û, 07 ” 2009 09:30:44 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/967229.do http://www.theheart.org/article/967075.do Possible "class effect" for proton-pump inhibitors on top of clopidogrel therapy UPDATED // One-year risk of cardiovascular events is 50% higher in patients taking a proton-pump inhibitor on top of clopidogrel and similar for four PPIs, according to a retrospective cohort study of more than 16 700 patients who received clopidogrel poststenting. ]]> , 06 ” 2009 17:15:49 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/967075.do http://www.theheart.org/article/966981.do Blacks more likely to have AF than previously thought? , 06 ” 2009 12:30:05 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/966981.do http://www.theheart.org/article/966959.do No link between hypoglycemia and mortality or stroke/MI in diabetic AMI patients: DIGAMI-2 analysis , 06 ” 2009 11:15:21 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/966959.do http://www.theheart.org/article/966855.do Reperfusion markers at primary PCI seen to predict short-term arrhythmic risk , 06 ” 2009 10:15:22 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/966855.do http://www.theheart.org/article/966827.do Merck begins defense in Vioxx case in Australia , 06 ” 2009 09:30:30 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/966827.do http://www.theheart.org/article/966763.do Microalbuminuria predicts VTE in population-based study Œ, 05 ” 2009 16:00:00 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/966763.do http://www.theheart.org/article/966657.do RECORD4 published: Rivaroxaban superior to enoxaparin in VTE prevention Œ, 05 ” 2009 15:45:05 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/966657.do http://www.theheart.org/article/966577.do Family docs and internists mistakenly think they do fine treating high blood pressure Œ, 05 ” 2009 15:00:24 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/966577.do http://www.theheart.org/article/966459.do CMS on warfarin-responsiveness genetic test: No Medicare coverage except within trials Œ, 05 ” 2009 09:00:36 EDT http://www.theheart.org/article/966459.do