Jan 25, 2022
Studies have demonstrated dysfunction of the left atrium and right atrium were linked to lower ability to walk, and may be a precursor to heart failure. It may be useful to examine the function of the atria on echocardiography to understand one's risk of developing heart failure in the future.
In this interview, Ravi...
Jan 18, 2022
Use of the newer high-sensitivity troponins offer significant advantages, but with a number of caveats. Although the ability to accelerate the exclusion of myocardial infarction in many patients within just a few hours of ED presentation, the increased sensitivity can potentially lead to diagnostic confusion as more...
Jan 11, 2022
Syncope occurs commonly in the general population and apart from risks of injury due to physical collapse, they can cause patients considerable anxiety and diminished quality-of-life. Better understanding of the syncope 'landscape' can help practitioners provide more effective prevention strategies while permitting...
Jan 4, 2022
Explore the timing of aortic valve replacement, the choice between TAVI vs. SAVR, and special considerations in the management of aortic stenosis. In this interview, Catherine Otto, MD, FACC and Uma Narasimhan Srivatsa MBBS, FACC, with Matt A. Cavender MD, MPH, FACC, discuss Putting it All Together: Guidelines in the...