Drs. Kay, Ridker, and Simon discuss the increased risk for cardiovascular disease in RA patients, inflammatory markers, and approaches to limiting risks and optimizing outcomes. Medscape Rheumatology
Beyond the renin-angiotensin-system -- as discussed in this slide presentation, nitric oxide metabolism and endothelial dysfunction will be the next major focus for clinicians treating CVD patients. Medscape Cardiology
A 63-year-old postmenopausal woman with known cardiovascular risk presents with vasomotor symptoms. What is involved with her care? Learn more about the risks and benefits of systemic hormone therapy.
The FDA has issued an alert requiring additional cardiac monitoring of patients with multiple sclerosis who are treated with mitoxantrone. Medscape Medical News
As early medical reports trickle into the literature, imagers who have used the new technology say it will radically improve patient care, and finally provide nonechocardiographers with high-resolution images that actually look like a heart, beating before their very eyes. Heartwire
An 8-day-old boy is brought to the ED by his parents for a rapid breathing rate and decreased feeding. His vital signs are significant for a respiratory rate of 70 breaths/min and a heart rate of 296 bpm. What is shown on the EKG? eMedicine Case Presentations
This Case Report discusses the retinochoroidal features leading to diagnosis of malignant hypertension in a child with bilateral optic disc swelling. Blood pressure determination is crucial. The Medscape Journal of Medicine
Current smokers have increased platelet inhibition and lower platelet aggregation while receiving clopidogrel than nonsmokers, a new study has shown. Medscape Medical News
Allen Nissenson, MD, invites Alan Hull, MD, from NxStage Medical to discuss the benefits of home hemodialysis for patients on end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in this video blog. Medscape Nephrology
