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The Age of Diagnostic Coronary Angiography Is Over
Newer, non-invasive alternatives to coronary angiography are widely available. Is diagnostic angiography still necessary?
December 27, 2017
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Setting Up Cardio-oncology Services
Many cancer treatments can be cardiotoxic, and prevention and treatment of cardiac problems in these patients is a growing problem. What are the requirements for setting up a cardio-oncology service?
November 27, 2017
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Improving Communication With GPs Post-STEMI
Are primary care physicians following up discharged STEMI patients with proper titration of medications and adequate plans for future treatment?
January 16, 2017
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Spinal Cord Stimulation for Refractory Angina
This article reports on the clinical improvements and complication rate of implanted spinal cord stimulation for refractory angina. Is it a safe and effective option?
December 15, 2016
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Are the Current Guidelines for Performing Sports With an ICD Too Restrictive?
Current guidelines recommend against vigorous sports for patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator--but this study found no evidence to support this restriction.
May 12, 2016
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Statins and Myalgia: Fact or Fiction?
Reports that statin use is often accompanied by an unacceptable incidence of side effects, particularly myalgia, has curtailed their use. Does the evidence justify the concern?
April 21, 2016
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Inflammation Is Associated With Myocardial Ischaemia
This review examines the potential role of anti-inflammatory agents including antibiotics, immunosuppressive drugs and NSAIDs in the prevention of coronary artery disease.
March 31, 2016
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Treatment of VTE in Primary Care: Building a New Approach to Patient Management With Rivaroxaban
Get guidance on the practical use of rivaroxaban for the treatment of patients with VTE.
August 07, 2015
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Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in PCI: An Evidence-Based Approach To Prevention
Do patients given N-acetylcysteine (NAC) plus sodium chloride or sodium bicarbonate have better clinical outcomes than those who only get NaCL or NaCO3?
April 17, 2015
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Troponin Biomarkers: The Benefits of Echocardiography in a Presumed Diagnosis of NSTEMI
Find out about precautions to take when requesting troponin biomarkers and echocardiography for hemodynamically unstable patients.
March 17, 2015
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News From the British Cardiovascular Society 2014 Annual Conference
Hit the highlights from this year's British Cardiovascular Society 2014 Annual Conference.
October 22, 2014
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The New Oral Anticoagulants and Management of Bleeding
New oral direct inhibitors offer a number of advantages over warfarin, but patients are therapeutically anticoagulated and remain at risk of bleeding . . .
September 22, 2014
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A UK Cardiac Centre Experience of Low-Risk, Stable Chest Pain Patients With Calcium Score of Zero
Learn more about NICE guidelines and CACS as the tool of choice to rule out significant CAD in patients with new-onset stable chest pain.
September 01, 2014
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Radiation Dose Reduction Among Sub-speciality Cardiologists and the Importance of Tibial Protection
Occupational radiation exposure in fluoroscopy-guided procedures is highest among medical staff, particularly cardiologists involved in interventional procedures.
August 11, 2014
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Dabigatran Improves the Efficiency of an Elective Direct Current Cardioversion Service
Anticoagulation prior to direct current cardioversion is mandatory to reduce the risk of thromboembolism, but now there's another benefit. Find out more.
May 12, 2014
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Outcome and Complications Following Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterisation in Older People
How safe is diagnostic cardiac catheterization for older patients?
April 28, 2014
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High-Sensitivity Troponin T Is Detectable in Most Patients With Clinically Stable Heart Failure
Troponin levels are used in the diagnosis of acute coronary syndromes, however, levels may be elevated in many other conditions. . .
April 14, 2014
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Echocardiography Is Not Indicated for an Enlarged Cardiothoracic Ratio
Open-access echocardiography is an important resource in primary care, but to be efficacious, adherence to specific referral indicators is encouraged.
March 24, 2014
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High-Sensitivity Troponin
Use of high-sensitivity troponin testing is likely to have a major positive influence on cardiology practice in the next few years. Find out more about the impact.
March 10, 2014
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Dual Antiplatelet Therapy and Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Risk
Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel is recommended for up to one year following acute coronary syndrome. Should PPIs be part of the package?
February 24, 2014
