Two reviews have concluded that angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor blockers are similarly effective in the treatment of hypertension and proteinuria, respectively. Medscape Medical News
Chinese red yeast rice extract reduced the risk for major coronary events by almost 50% as well as the risk for cardiovascular and total mortality in patients with a previous myocardial infarction. Medscape Medical News
The American Academy of Pediatrics issued recommendations and an accompanying technical report to assist pediatricians in use of automated external defibrillators in children. Medscape Medical News
A survey shows that excessive drinking and binge drinking increase the risk for the metabolic syndrome, suggesting that public health messages should emphasize the potential cardiometabolic risk. Medscape Medical News
