Recent Activity
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May 23
A small study is raising big questions about whether statins may blunt the beneficial effects of exercise. The study has been published online in the ... -
May 23
Pamela Peterson and Frederick Masoudi discuss findings from their research group’s registry study comparing outcomes with dual- versus single-chamber ICDs among primary-prevention patients who have no pacing indication.
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May 22
Choose your management approach and defend it.
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May 21 Although the American College of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology now advise people with ICDs not to participate in vigorous sports, ...
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May 21 The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said last week that it was initiating a review of the combined use of agents that block the renin-angiotensin syst...
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May 20 A large observational study has found no difference in the increased risk for cardiovascular disease between the two main classes of drugs used in the...
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May 20
This week’s topics include the safety and efficacy of sitagliptin for type 2 diabetes, use of glucocorticoids and the risk of VTE, and forced smoking abstinence.
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May 17 In the crucial early stages of a possible myocardial infarction (MI), EMTs on the scene now rely on slow and unreliable proprietary technology to tran...
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May 16 An Institute of Medicine report on salt earlier this week sparked a lot of controversy. The report concludes that there's no evidence to support curre...
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May 14
This is why we hold conferences — to share in the value of research and to promote enthusiasm to continue with new endeavors.
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May 14 The majority of patients who receive an ICD for primary prevention without a pacing indication have a dual-chamber ICD implanted. Although there are a...
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May 13
This week’s topics include the ADVANCE III trial, the latest fish-oil supplement study, and a review of management strategies for asymptomatic carotid stenosis.
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May 13 First results in human patients of a novel leadless pacemaker were presented last week at the HRS meeting in Denver by Vivek Reddy. Pacemaker leads a...
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May 13
Looking back at the knowledge gained and friendships kindled at HRS 2013, this Fellow looks forward to HRS 2014.
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May 13
I finally managed to walk to the Fellows in Training lounge, hoping to connect with some co-fellows. I did find lot of fellows, but to my surprise Dr. Zipes was there and ready to answer burning questions about getting published.
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May 12
In recent weeks the cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) field has been absorbing the publication of the BLOCK HF trial in the New England Journal ... -
May 10
HRS yields useful insights, both personal and professional.
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May 10 Encouraging long-term results from the PROTECT AF trial comparing the Watchman left atrial appendage closure device to warfarin in atrial fibrillation...
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May 10
An emotion-raising debate, a late-breaker session, and technological innovations focus this fellow, despite Denver’s many attractions.
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May 9 Many patients receiving an ICD or a pacemaker are already receiving oral anticoagulants. Current guidelines recommend replacement of the oral anticoag...
Sandeep Goyal shares his experience at the Heart Rhythm Society meeting in Denver: 
