In a small, randomized trial, a vegan diet was effective in reducing the risk for atherosclerosis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Medscape Medical News
The Atrial Fibrillation and Congestive Heart Failure trial confirms the advantages of rate control vs rhythm control for atrial fibrillation in a population for whom it had still been an open issue. Medscape Medical News
Increasing evidence points to insulin resistance as a primary etiologic factor in the development of nonischemic
heart failure. What are the specific potential therapeutic approaches? Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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
ACC.08: Is it time to expand indications for cardiac resynchronization therapy to include patients with less severe HF? REVERSE results support the need for further study in this patient population. Medscape Cardiology
