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Variation Exists in Selection of Dual- vs Single-Chamber ICDs
CME A new study on dual- and single-chamber implantable cardioverter-defibrillators in patients without a pacemaker illustrates the need for more research on the best device for these patients.
Heartwire CME, May 2012
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No Mortality Risk Seen in Heart Failure Patients Given Antihypertensives
CME/CE Use of angiotensin II-receptor blockers for high blood pressure in patients with heart failure is not associated with an increased risk for death.
Heartwire CME, April 2012
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The Promise of Adipose-Derived Regenerative Cells in Cardiovascular Medicine
CME Dr Miller discusses the rationale, utility, and potential role of cell-based therapy in cardiovascular disease with experts in the field.
Medscape Education Cardiology, April 2012
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Expert Insights on Complex Clinical Cases of Edema
CME Drs Peacock and Horwich discuss treatment options for the management of edema.
Medscape Education Nephrology, March 2012
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Edema in Complex Patients: Tailoring Treatment to the Patient's Needs
CME Dr W. Frank Peacock discusses the treatment of edema in complex patients, and how to best tailor treatment to the patient's needs.
Medscape Education Nephrology, March 2012
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Orthostatic Hypotension May Increase Risk for Heart Failure
CME/CE A new analysis suggests that patients with orthostatic hypotension have a roughly 50% higher risk for the development of heart failure than those without the condition.
Heartwire CME, March 2012
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Vitamin E Shows No Effect on Risk for Heart Failure
CME Contrary to what other studies have suggested, a new study shows that vitamin E supplementation in healthy women neither lowers nor raises the risk for heart failure.
Heartwire CME, March 2012
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Antianginal Agent May Improve Congestive Heart Failure Outcomes
CME The addition of an antianginal drug to therapy for congestive heart failure may reduce cardiac hospitalizations and clinical symptoms, improve cardiac function, and ameliorate left ventricular remodeling.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2012
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Managing the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death in Nonischemic Patients
CME Drs John Chin and Owen Obel discuss primary prevention in the patient diagnosed with nonischemic cardiomyopathy and depressed ventricular function.
Medscape Education Cardiology, March 2012
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Renin-Angiotensin Blockade Helpful in Heart Failure With Renal Disease
CME Renin-angiotensin inhibition therapy at hospital discharge was associated with a 14% reduction in death during 8 years in older patients with systolic heart failure and chronic kidney disease.
Reuters Health Information CME, March 2012
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Heart Failure Mortality Risk Reduced With Guideline-Based Treatments
CME Guideline-recommended therapies for heart failure are linked with reduced mortality risk at 2 years, with the largest reduction seen in use of cardiac resynchronization therapy and beta-blockers.
Heartwire CME, March 2012
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Balancing Safety and Efficacy in Appropriately Selected AF Patients
CME Don’t look now but recent AF treatment guidelines are already out of date. Listen to Drs Myerburg and Connolly as they discuss how the results of PALLAS have affected the way we treat patients with AF.
Medscape Education Cardiology, February 2012
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Patient Outcomes in HF May Differ According to Treating Physician
CME In a Canadian study, researchers demonstrated that outcomes in patients with heart failure were different, depending on whether they were treated by cardiologists or by generalists.
Heartwire CME, February 2012
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Biomarker-Guided Therapy for Heart Failure: Does Age Matter?
CME Join Drs. Felker, Piña, and Januzzi as they discuss the use of cardiac biomarkers to gauge therapeutic success in different age groups.
Medscape Education Cardiology, December 2011
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Markers and Mediators of Managing Hyponatremia in Chronic Heart Failure
CME Hyponatremia equals low sodium. But how low is low? Drs. Carson and Piña discuss when and how to intervene in a setting of chronic heart failure.
Medscape Education Cardiology, November 2011
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Markers and Mediators of Managing Hyponatremia in Acute Heart Failure
CME Hyponatremia, when fluid restriction fails: Do you know what to do next? Drs. Pfeffer and Udelson do.
Medscape Education Cardiology, November 2011
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Hyponatremia in Heart Failure: Causes, Consequences, and Treatments
CME What could be worse than heart failure? Try heart failure with hyponatremia.
Medscape Education Cardiology, November 2011
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Self Care in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure
CME Adequate self care in patients with heart failure might be linked to improved health status, fewer and shorter hospitalizations, and reduced levels of biomarkers of stress and inflammation.
Nature Reviews Cardiology, November 2011
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Extrapulmonary Comorbidities in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: State of the Art
CME Patients with COPD often have significant extrapulmonary comorbidities contributing to symptoms, exacerbations, hospital admissions, and mortality.
Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine, October 2011
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Optimizing Outcomes for At-Risk Patient Groups Using a Multibiomarker Approach
CME Personalization of medical care using a biomarker approach. The future is almost here. Drs. Piña, Januzzi, Felker, and O'Connor discuss biomarkers old and new in the management of heart failure.
Medscape Education Cardiology, September 2011
