Dr. Keith Ferdinand presents a clinical case study highlighting issues that are unique to the etiology, diagnosis, and management of hypertension in black patients. Medscape Cardiology
A study shows that the absolute risk for end-stage renal disease in women who have had preeclampsia is low but that preeclampsia is a marker of increased risk for subsequent end-stage renal disease. Medscape Medical News
Growing evidence for the use of mild hypothermia therapy to prevent or mitigate permanent neurologic injury from a variety of causes is the subject of a comprehensive review article. Medscape Medical News
A familiar message has emerged from a new review of stem-cell therapy for acute MI--a moderate improvement was seen, but much more research is needed. Heartwire
Despite Task Force recommendations against screening for AAA in women, a study suggests screening in women older than age 65 years and in women with a history of heart disease or smoking. Medscape Medical News
