In a small, randomized trial, a vegan diet was effective in reducing the risk for atherosclerosis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Medscape Medical News
A 55-year-old woman presents to the ED with severe, progressive shortness of breath, with associated chest pressure and wheezing. She has labored respirations and is unable to speak in full sentences; she also has a 40-pack-year history of tobacco use. She used her albuterol inhaler before contacting emergency medical services (EMS), with no relief of her symptoms. An ECG is performed that shows tachycardia at 152 bpm, with a left bundle branch block. What is the rhythm demonstrated on the ECG? eMedicine Case Presentations
Paul Crawford, MD, from Northwestern University in Chicago, summarizes the most current information on diagnosis, treatment, and management of SHPT and bone mineral abnormalities in patients with CKD. Medscape Nephrology
Accurate assessment of global cardiovascular risk is essential for the optimal prevention of cardiovascular events in at-risk patients. The Medscape Journal of Medicine
A meta-analysis shows that women have a 20% higher prevalence of stable angina than men, although men have a higher rate of myocardial infarction. Medscape Medical News
A contemporary study observing elderly patients after they have had a myocardial infarction has shown decreased mortality rates in 10 years, with approximately a 3% reduction in deaths per year. Medscape Medical News
Authors of a meta-analysis set out to see if diets, drugs, or surgery for weight loss in people with hypertension could produce meaningful reductions in hard cardiovascular events. Medscape Medical News
Patients with a high ankle-brachial index have a higher risk for foot ulcers, neuropathy, and cardiovascular disease and lower scores on physical functioning quality-of-life domains. Medscape Medical News
