Cardiology
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Mediterranean Diet Lowers Tachyarrhythmia in Paroxysmal AF
While diet was not as meaningful for persistent AF, Mediterranean diet lessened risk for tachyarrhythmia post-AF ablation.
Conference Coverage
Delays After Tests for Suspected Heart Failure ‘a Scandal’
Despite eight times greater hospitalization rates, and suspected heart failure in two thirds, fewer than 30% of patients received a diagnosis in a...
Opinion
The Tyranny of Beta-Blockers
In addition to left ventricular function, there are other factors that are likely to drive variability in patients’ responses to beta-blockers.
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Narcolepsy an Independent Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor
Compared with adults without narcolepsy, those with the chronic sleep disorder had a 77% increased risk for any CVD.
Opinion
Helping Patients Cut Down on Sodium: Useful Substitutes and Strategies
Americans consume much more sodium than recommended. These alternatives can help your patients get back on track.
Feature
Chronotherapy: Why Timing Drugs to Our Body Clocks May Work
More research showed circadian medicine — timing drug-taking to one’s body clock — could reduce side effects and improve the effectiveness of a...
From the Journals
Sugar Substitute Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Attack, Stroke
Xylitol is naturally found in small amounts in fruit and vegetables and has been used more as a sugar substitute over the past decade in processed...
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Arterial Stiffness May Predict Risk for Glaucoma
Incident rate of glaucoma increased across all levels of arterial stiffness evaluated in new study.
Opinion
Calcium and CV Risk: Are Supplements and Vitamin D to Blame?
Tricia Ward interviews Dr. Matthew Budoff about the link between calcium intake and higher risk for CV events. Is it the link seen for dietary...
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Gene Tests Could Predict if a Drug Will Work for a Patient
Pharmacogenetics could help physicians determine which patients would and would not benefit from medications.