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Clinical cardiology

Managing Medication and Adherence in SIHD: Partnering With the Patient to Improve Care

Jun 17, 2013 13:35 EDT

Using a typical case, Dr. King discusses medical management in the patient with SIHD and how to improve adherence and persistence.

Arrhythmia/EP

Bleeding Risks of Novel Oral Anticoagulants vs Warfarin: A Reappraisal Based on Current Evidence

Jun 14, 2013 16:19 EDT

Please join Dr Hylek as she compares new data regarding bleeding risks between novel oral anticoagulants and warfarin in patients with AF.

Heart failure

The 25th Annual Michel Mirowski Sudden Cardiac Death Symposium and Award Presentation

Jun 12, 2013 15:26 EDT

Mirowski Award winner Dr. Karl-Heinz Kuck, together with Drs. Moss and Russo, presents new therapies for the treatment of AF and HF.

Lipid/Metabolic

Modulating PCSK9 and the LDL Receptor: Tipping the Balance of Power

Jun 6, 2013 12:00 EDT

Drs. Nissen, Ballantyne, and Nicholls provide a glimpse of the next big advance in controlling dyslipidemia: PCSK9.

Clinical cardiology

Choosing and Using Oral Antiplatelet Therapies in ACS: State of the Art

Jun 5, 2013 14:46 EDT

Drs. Cannon, Harrington, and Waksman discuss whether to select clopidogrel, prasugrel, or ticagrelor in the management of patients with ACS.

Clinical cardiology

Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of SIHD

May 31, 2013 13:44 EDT

Explore the diagnostic and management challenges of 2 patients with SIHD and the recommendations for improving patient outcomes.

Lipid/Metabolic

The PPAR Journey: What Can We Expect in the Future?

May 29, 2013 11:48 EDT

Can aleglitazar succeed where others have failed? Drs. Nicholls and McGuire review the history of PPAR-alpha and -gamma compounds.

Clinical cardiology

Managing Quality of Life in Patients With Stable Ischemic Heart Disease: Focusing on Patient Goals

May 23, 2013 13:10 EDT

Drs. Scirica and Wenger discuss physical and emotional angina and how to assess the impact of SIHD on patient quality of life.

Clinical cardiology

Personalized Medicine: Applying Guidelines to the Individual Patient With SIHD

May 20, 2013 14:39 EDT

Using a typical case, Dr. Creager quizzes Drs. Chaitman and Krumholz on their strategies for diagnosing and managing patients with SIHD.

Thrombosis

Preventing AF-Related Stroke in 2013: Appropriate Choices, Appropriate Patients

May 20, 2013 07:59 EDT

Dr. Fox illustrates how to individualize oral antocoagulant therapy in patients at risk for AF-related stroke using a case-based approach.

Clinical cardiology

What You Need to Know About CTEPH Today: a Status Update

May 17, 2013 16:13 EDT

Dr Langleben and colleagues discuss current and emerging clinical issues in the management of CTEPH.

Lipid/Metabolic

The Economics of Managing Patients With Diabetes and Coronary Artery Disease at the Population Level

May 17, 2013 13:49 EDT

Annual global expenditures for diabetes and its complications exceed $650 billion. Dr. Deepak Bhatt suggests how we can reduce costs.

Interventional/Surgery

Interventional Approaches to Attenuating Sympathetic Overdrive: A New Hope for Hypertension and HF?

May 16, 2013 16:06 EDT

Drs. Weber, Ferdinand, Rao, and Rocha-Singh discuss a new approach to treating resistant hypertension and HF with renal denervation.

Clinical cardiology

Defining Best Practice in Stable Ischemic Heart Disease Management

May 16, 2013 12:00 EDT

Drs. Bonow, Gersh, and Stone discuss guideline-directed medical therapy and the appropriate use of revascularization to treat stable ischemic heart disease.

Heart failure

What is PAH?

May 15, 2013 13:49 EDT

In our first episode, PAH TV host Dr. Marks interviews Dr. Nathan on the current definition of PAH and how it is distinct from PH.

Arrhythmia/EP

Cost-effective Approaches to Diagnosing Syncope

May 15, 2013 11:14 EDT

Drs. Naccarelli and Krahn discuss how doing a more expensive diagnostic test to detect the cause of syncope can lower costs.

Lipid/Metabolic

Clinical Cases of Mixed Dyslipidemia: Perspectives From a Community Cardiologist

May 14, 2013 13:00 EDT

Drs. Nicholls and Rocco discuss the primary role of LDL-C-lowering therapy in the management of patients with mixed dyslipidemia.

Lipid/Metabolic

Evaluating the Relationship Between Hypertriglyceridemia and Cardiovascular Risk

May 13, 2013 14:45 EDT

Lowering CV risk beyond statins: Drs. Bays, Ballantyne, and Foody discuss pearls and pitfalls on managing hypertriglyceridemia.

Interventional/Surgery

The Role of the Left Atrial Appendage in AF-Related Strokes

May 13, 2013 14:26 EDT

Drs. Stone, Feldman, Reddy, and Whisenant discuss strategies for preventing AF-related stroke and the emerging role of LAA occlusion devices.

Lipid/Metabolic

Secondary Prevention of Macrovascular Events in Type 2 Diabetes: Focus on Dyslipidemia

May 13, 2013 10:58 EDT

CVD risk reduction in type 2 diabetes--is there a place for dual PPAR-alpha/gamma agonists? Drs. Nissen, Lincoff, and Bays discuss.

Lipid/Metabolic

How Should Cardiologists Manage Glycemia More Actively in Their Patients With Diabetes?

May 8, 2013 10:47 EDT

Does early glycemic control improve outcomes in ACS patients? Listen in as Drs. Steg and Angiolillo debate the issues.

Hypertension

Renal Sympathetic Nerve Denervation: Effective, But How Safe?

May 7, 2013 11:00 EDT

As renal denervation emerges as an answer for treatment-resistant hyptension, isolated safety concerns arise. Reason for concern?

Interventional/Surgery

Chronic Total Occlusion Revascularization: Contemporary Perspectives, Contemporary Solutions

Apr 30, 2013 11:17 EDT

Join Drs. Thompson, DeMartini, Lombardi, and Smith as they discuss the challenges of treating CTOs and potential QoL benefits to the patient.

Acute Coronary Syndromes

Anticoagulant Therapies, NSTE-ACS Guidelines and Translation to Clinical Practice

Apr 29, 2013 13:46 EDT

Drs. Fox, James, Granger and Mehta discuss differences in NSTEMI guideline recommendations for anticoagulation and trial data on novel agents.

Heart failure

Evaluation and Risk Stratification in the HF World: Role for Imaging?

Apr 18, 2013 13:00 EDT

Drs. Piña, Batemen, and Cerqueira discuss current and emerging risk-stratification tools for identifying patients with HF for ICD therapy.