Cardiology

Guy Mintz, MD, discusses life as a practicing cardiologist during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

An expert explains why little progress has been made in disease prevalence and burden in the US.

New data disputes the findings of previous observational studies examining the effects of levothyroxine on cardiac function.

New data from a randomized clinical trial conflicts current guidelines regarding levothyroxine treatment in heart attack patients.

A secondary ACCELERATE assessment shows a particular set of patients who may benefit from Lp(a)-lowering novel agents.

There is a growing amount of literature showing the physical, mental, and social benefits of nature.

New research details the impact increased systolic blood pressure can have on cardiovascular health of diabetics.

A new study from investigators in the UK has uncovered potential signs of early heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes.

New research suggests a diagnosis of prediabetes signaled increased risk of all-cause death or cardiovascular death in the next decade.

New research suggests the detrimental impact of extreme sleep durations may be greater in diabetics than nondiabetics.

The first prospective safety trial using oral factor Xa inhibitor in patients undergoing laparotomy shows women preferred and adhered to the drug.

New research provides an overview of the impact diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors can have on cognition in middle-aged patients.

Rates of recurrent stroke have been on the decline in recent years—reaching a rate similar to that of non-Hispanic whites by 2013.

Results of a meta-analysis are detailing the current risk prediabetes poses on the cardiovascular health and overall well-being of patients.

New research shows the anticoagulant binds tightly with the coronavirus’ surface spike protein.

The practice of genetic testing has been useful in clinically addressing found cases of familial hypercholesterolemia, among other conditions, but no clinical practice guidelines currently exist for testing patients with suspected hereditary dyslipidemia.

An analysis of major trials examining TAVR suggests BNP levels could help predict patients at a greater risk of negative outcomes.

What does personalized outpatient care look like for a cardiology institute during the pandemic?

A cardiac surgeon from Brigham and Women's Hospital discusses a recent study he led assessing gender disparities in outcomes following re-operation in patients who have undergone mitral valve repair.

New research suggests emotional, physical, or sexual maltreatment during childhood increases risk of multiple forms of cardiovascular disease.

Sixteen organizations are seeking to drive the practice forward after the 2008 Call to Action from the Surgeon General fell short in addressing the public health need regarding VTE.

A new Cleveland Clinic study is shedding light on an apparent increase in rates of stress cardiomyopathy during the ongoing pandemic.

New research is seeking to update previous analyses examining the cardiovascular and renal benefits of GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with type 2 diabetes.

New research from the Cleveland Clinic has uncovered a troubling trend related to stress from COVID-19 and cardiovascular health.

An analysis of data from a pair of major hospitals in Massachusetts is detailing the impact smoking cessation can have on survival in young patients with myocardial infarction.