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MDedge Cardiocast is the weekly news podcast from Cardiology News hosted by interventional cardiologist Jim Dwyer, MD.

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Vascepa gains event-reduction nod; diabetes ups ischemic risks

Plus, end "therapeutic nihilism" in older diabetic patients, expert says.

Friday, December 20, 2019

08:16

Post-STEMI events less likely in women; bariatric surgery may lower stroke risk

Plus, intensive BP control cut dementia but increased brain atrophy and hurt cognition, investigators report.

Friday, December 13, 2019

07:27

New trick for old drug; Vascepa cost effective for CV reduction

Plus, colchicine fulfilled the promise first seen in CANTOS that anti-inflammatory treatment can reduce cardiovascular disease events.

Friday, December 6, 2019

07:12

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^{Jim Dwyer, MD}

Jim Dwyer MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a cardiologist and avid horseman in Prescott, Ariz. Trained at Saint Louis University, he spent more than 30 years in interventional cardiology. He recently hung up his lead apron and has joined a private cardiology practice. Dr. Dwyer has been producing health segments for radio broadcast for 20 years. He has no disclosures.

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