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
Opinion: The Transformative Power of Lifestyle Medicine Dean Ornish, MD, rebuts the Skeptical Cardiologist's diet data doubts Jul 09, 2019
LAA Occluder PREVAILs in Cost-Effectiveness Costs saved a decade later compared to warfarin Jul 02, 2019
Is Dean Ornish’s Lifestyle Program 'Scientifically Proven' to Reverse Heart Disease? The Skeptical Cardiologist dissects the claims Jul 01, 2019
No Added CV Risk for Oral Semaglutide in T2D Safety study buffs resume for oral GLP-1 receptor agonist Jun 11, 2019
Another GLP-1 Agent Cuts Heart Risk in T2D Dulaglutide added to the growing list of diabetes treatments to show added benefit Jun 10, 2019
Jellyfish Memory Supplement Prevagen Called 'Clear-Cut Fraud' Stop buying useless brain supplements, the Skeptical Cardiologist says Jun 08, 2019
Is an Unneeded Beta-Blocker Making You Feel Logy? The Skeptical Cardiologist tackles a ten-dollar word to boost quality of life May 28, 2019
Enoxaparin May Be Underdosed for CRC Surgery Patients Standard dose yielded low anticoagulation levels in 68% but no increase in venous thromboembolism May 23, 2019
Standard Definition Proposed for High Bleeding Risk in PCI Acute coronary syndrome presentation, frailty, race considered by group, but not listed as criteria May 22, 2019
ECG Wearables: What They Can and Can't Do The Skeptical Cardiologist's cost-effective take on rhythm monitoring May 15, 2019
Tissue-Selective Afib Ablation; ED Drug for HF? Pacemaker Warning Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine May 13, 2019
Apixaban May be Better Option in Patients with CKD and AFib Meta-analysis shows lower incidence of future stroke, major bleeding versus warfarin May 11, 2019
Novel Carotid Filter Aims for Stroke Prevention in Afib Early data pave a path for anticoagulant-ineligible patients May 11, 2019
Ear-Clip Nerve Stimulation May Reduce Afib Episodes Pilot trial promising for noninvasive treatment May 10, 2019
A Call to Action on Heart Device, Wearable Data Get on board or get run over, arrhythmia professionals told May 09, 2019
Secondhand Smoke May Set Kids Up for Hypertension Researchers measure link between tobacco-specific nitrosamine and higher blood pressure Apr 29, 2019
Improvements in Excess Cortisol Activity With Relacorilant Phase II study of selective glucocorticoid receptor modulator found dose-dependent effect Apr 29, 2019
Niacin: Time to Revisit That FDA Indication Review calls for an advisory committee meeting, new trial Apr 16, 2019
Patient Says Allergic to Penicillin? Maybe, Maybe Not Often these cases can be safely re-challenged Apr 11, 2019
LVAD-Related GI Bleeding: Another Reason to Take Heart Failure Drugs Dose-response relationship seen Apr 08, 2019
Bariatric Tx Rejuvenates Heart, Cuts CV Risk Ethnicity a factor in degree of cardiovascular benefit but not for weight loss Apr 08, 2019
Bariatric Tx Linked With Better Cardiac Outcomes Obese patients who underwent surgery had lower rates of MI, PCI, and more Apr 07, 2019
