Colchicine May Not Help Reduce Inflammation From PCI Acutely Modest trial's biomarker results don't measure up to COLCOT Nov 18, 2019
Entresto Data Support Wider Reach of 'Fifth Pillar' HF Drug Benefits observed beyond HF patients with reduced EF Nov 17, 2019
Even in ACS, Early Aspirin Withdrawal Promising Post-PCI TWILIGHT drug regimen appears to balance safety, efficacy of medical therapy Nov 17, 2019
ISCHEMIA: Early Invasive Tx on Par With Meds for Stable CAD More than a decade later, it's COURAGE all over again with modern care Nov 16, 2019
ORION-10: siRNA Tx Halves LDL in Atherosclerotic CVD Manufacturer to start filing for FDA approval for inclisiran Nov 16, 2019
Colchicine Scores for Secondary Prevention After MI But it's not what you expect driving the benefit Nov 16, 2019
AHA Dedicates $20 Million to Youth Vaping Research Association and partners aim to "hold e-cigarette companies publicly accountable for their lies" Nov 16, 2019
Vaping Worse for Heart Than Cigarettes? It's not just lung injury e-cigarette users should worry about, study says Nov 12, 2019
Novel TAVR Technique: Single-Side Vascular Access Better prep for complications at access site? Nov 04, 2019
Watchman: Sicker Patients, More Deaths Than in Trials Medicare data paint a different picture of the LAA occluder Oct 31, 2019
Cardioversion After Watchman Implant May Not Require More OAC But data raise questions about the rationale for LAA closure in the first place Oct 29, 2019
A Cardiologist's Diet Built for Improving Cholesterol The food plan Wesley Milks, MD, adopted to cut his LDL without meds Oct 29, 2019
Afib Ablation Deaths Do Happen "Very real complication" expected to rise as more HF patients are treated Oct 29, 2019
DOAC Disappoints in Thrombotic Autoimmune Disorder Drug may, in fact, pose serious risks in this population Oct 14, 2019
How Common Are Inaccurate Coronary Artery Calcium Scans? The Skeptical Cardiologist finds reason to suspect the MAC Oct 04, 2019
Patient Data Makes a Slight Dent in Paclitaxel Device Mortality Risk New meta-analysis still shows risk persists Sep 26, 2019
Dropping Aspirin Early After Stenting Helps High-Risk Patients TWILIGHT trial has good news for safety Sep 26, 2019
Dapagliflozin: More Good News in HF SGLT-2 inhibitor advantage in DAPA-HF extended across T2D status, ARNI use Sep 19, 2019
Translational Research: Diet Affects the Heart in Multiple Ways Inflammation, circadian rhythm, and beyond Sep 16, 2019
Patiromer Helps CKD Patients Stay on Spironolactone Now the question is: Can outcomes be improved? Sep 15, 2019
Comparing ECG Wearables: SonoHealth, Apple, AliveCor The Skeptical Cardiologist finds... much to be skeptical about Sep 15, 2019
Antibiotic Class Associated With Heart Valve Problems "Considerable reduction" in use urged, especially with preexisting regurgitation Sep 11, 2019
Meta-Analysis: Renal Events 'Rare' After Denervation for HTN Stenosis, stenting happen within the year when they do occur Sep 06, 2019
Post-MI Survival Better With ICD for Some, Troubled Trial Suggests Potential benefit in STEMI survivors with severe LV dysfunction, other risk factors soon after PCI Sep 04, 2019
Bariatric Surgery Tied to Better Cardiometabolic Health Down the Road Improvements beyond risk factor reduction in patients with T2D and obesity Sep 02, 2019
Antiplatelets Go Head-to-Head in ACS, With Unexpected Result Assumption that ticagrelor would be superior upended in ISAR-REACT 5 Sep 02, 2019
Big Cuts in LDL Possible With Twice-Yearly Injections siRNA may make for a more convenient lipid-lowering therapy for patients Sep 02, 2019
Dapagliflozin Benefits HFrEF Outcomes, Even Without Diabetes DAPA-HF trial affirms similar benefit to diabetes drug regardless of type 2 diabetes status Sep 01, 2019 video
Extended DAPT with Brilinta: No Benefit for Stable CAD in T2D Substudy in those with prior PCI might identify group where bleeding tradeoff is worthwhile Sep 01, 2019
Drive LDL as Low as Possible, ESC Says New guideline emphasizes more intensive reduction across risk groups Aug 31, 2019
AliveCor Discontinues KardiaBand The Skeptical Cardiologist mourns the passing of a reliable tool in AFib Aug 28, 2019
AHA Endorses Prescription Fish Oil for High Triglycerides High dose recommended in science advisory Aug 20, 2019
GLP-1 RA Benefits Extend Beyond MACE Reduction Meta-analysis pooled data on all major outcomes trials for agent class Aug 16, 2019
Should the Elderly Discontinue Statins? The debate goes on, but Kevin Campbell, MD, believes every patient is different Aug 14, 2019 video
I Am a Keto-Friendly Cardiologist and I Love Keyto The Skeptical Cardiologist comes out of the keto "closet" Aug 13, 2019
Omron Evolv One-Piece BP Monitor: Accurate, Quick, Connected The Skeptical Cardiologist has a new favorite Jul 27, 2019
Is It Time to Start Stopping Aspirin for Stroke Prevention in Afib? The Skeptical Cardiologist questions a die-hard habit Jul 17, 2019
Entresto Out-of-Pocket Costs Out of Control? Study highlights one reason for "sluggish" uptake Jul 10, 2019
