James Januzzi, MD, explores the use of cardiac biomarkers like natriuretic peptides and troponin in heart failure management. He discusses their evolution from diagnostic tools to predictors of…
Sunil Rao, MD a cardiologist at NYU Langone Health, answers various heart-related questions from the internet. He discusses what heart rate is considered too high, the reasons behind…
Pradip Jamnadas, MD explains the dangers of arterial plaques and their impact on heart health. He discusses how plaques can narrow arteries, cause angina, and the critical issue…
John Goodman, president of J O Goodman & Associates, Inc. – Heart And Vascular Business Consultants, discusses the role of politics in healthcare. jogoodmanassociates.comRelated Videos on The Doctor’s…
John Goodman, president of J O Goodman & Associates, Inc. – Heart And Vascular Business Consultants, discusses the evolution of private practice. jogoodmanassociates.comRelated Videos on The Doctor’s Channel:…
The FDA cleared for marketing the first replacement heart valve from donated human tissue in which the cells have been removed. References and Resources FDA Clears for Market…
ENHANCE was a surrogate endpoint trial conducted in 720 patients with Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia. This study showed no significant difference in the primary endpoint between patients treated with…
This video discusses how significant excess bleeding halted a trial of idraparinux for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation. References and Resources The Amadeus Investigators. Comparison of…
The U.S. FDA issued an Early Communication regarding the agency’s ongoing review of Vytorin based on preliminary results from a recently completed study. References and Resources FDA Issues…
A meta analysis has reported that statin use among patients with heart failure was associated with a decrease in relative risk of death. The researchers conclude it is…
John D. Pigott, MD, MHA, Professor of Clinical Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, discusses the MiniMaze procedure in atrial fibrillation. References and Resources Ruchat P, Dang L,…
Thomas W. Young, MD, Pediatric Cardiologist, Ochner Children’s Health Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, discusses the updated guidelines for endocarditis prophylaxis. References and Resources AHA Antibiotic Prophylactic Regimens Recommended…
