Being obese does not always mean that a patient has other risk factors for heart disease, 2 studies show; it all depends on where the excess fat is stored, with liver fat having the worst profile. Medscape Medical News
Review the integration and optimization of implantable devices for the heart failure patient, and discuss methods of coordinating patient care and benefits of remote patient monitoring
Dr. Nesto educates readers about CVD risk factors in patients with diabetes, treatment options for mixed dyslipidemia, and efficacy and safety of treatment. Medscape Cardiology
Children who survive cancer are at risk for premature cardiovascular disease and should be closely monitored for their whole lives. 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