This video explains Kawasaki disease, a rare vasculitis causing inflammation of blood vessels. It covers the three phases: acute (high fever, red eyes, lips, palms, soles), subacute (peeling…
Experts tell F.D.A. federal regulators to relax restrictions on which patients are included in clinical trials of heart ablation. References and Resources F.D.A. Heart Health Online Click Here…
Parker Ward, MD discusses recent studies on ABI testing and their correlation with abnormal echo findings. References Ward RP, Goonewardena SN, Lammertin G, Lang RM. Comparison of the…
Parker Ward, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Director Cardiovascular Fellowship Program, University of Chicago Hospital, discusses recent studies on erectile dysfunction as an independent predictor of cardiovascular disease.…
Dana P. Edelson, MD, Hospital Scholar, Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Chicago provides an in-depth and successfully shocking account of outcomes in patients requiring defibrillation. New…
Stephen Brunton, MD, Director of Faculty Development, Cabarrus Family Medicine, Charlotte, North Carolina, discusses techniques to improve adherence with therapy for hypertension. References and Resources Kressin NR et…
Stephen Brunton, MD, Director of Faculty Development, Cabarrus Family Medicine, Charlotte, North Carolina, discusses the most recent update of the AHA clinical guidelines for prevention of Infective Endocarditis.…
