Cardiology

Is eating chocolate really good for your patients’ health? Take this quick quiz on the pros and cons.

Surveys show that up to 48% of Americans are actively trying to lose weight. New research finds reliable support in short supply.

Tonic or poison? Elixir or toxin? These slides offer a quick review of the latest findings on the health pros and cons of imbibing.

Critics continue to call for independent analysis by outside investigators not involved with the original trial.

The risk includes a 1.99X higher risk for stroke and 1.93X higher risk of CV mortality, according to new research.

Results of a Norwegian study add to the evidence that shows moderate aerobic exercise is appropriate in patients with symptomatic AF.

Take this brief test on key health facts about drinking water to tap into your reservoir of knowledge, refresh your memory, and offer patients sound advice.

Who discovered circulation of blood? Where was the first US medical school? What do you remember about the history of primary care? Find 10 memorable events, here.

The response to caffeine is "somewhat idiosyncratic," say authors of a new study, and the widespread belief that it is bad for the heart doesn't seem to be true.

An elderly man is found in an altered state in his home by the Meals-on-Wheels delivery driver. Does the ECG tracing hold clues to his SOC?

... any amount at all. A new American College of Cardiology report says even minimal exercise helps lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

A mom brings her 2 young girls in for runny noses. But a close look at her face got this primary care doc thinking deeper thoughts.

Red meat has a dark side. Put your knowledge of the risks to the test in this quick quiz.

Find data here on obesity, exercise, and OSA, plus 4 more factors that increase the risk for AF and other CV disease.

Recent research addressed disease risk and how to manage it. Catch up here on the latest headlines.

Even experts involved in clinical trials of the at-home saliva test say it has no place in routine clinical practice.

As new teaching replaces old, it seems testosterone replacement may have gone from bad to good and even very good. Here’s how.

Study results presented at the 2015 AHA meeting reinforce, once again, the critical role of persistent patient education on treatment adherence.

New guidelines recommend that testosterone replacement therapy be restricted to men who have stable disease, only after a discussion of the potential risks and benefits.

About that apple-a-day-is there proof it keeps the doctor away? Find out in this slide-show summary of some well-known, and lesser-known, facts about apples and good health.

In this short set of slides we review the potential for widespread impact by PCSK9 inhibitors on CV health as well as issues that may keep progress slow.

Cigarette smoking has declined but remains a leading cause of illness and death in the US. If there is anything you don’t know about the current state of smoking, you’ll find it in these slides.

The 2 novel antihyperlipidemic drugs could change the face of CVD management and prevention. Get the basics on both offered in these slides.