Articles related to Cardiology, Interventional

The tragic event involving Matthew Perry has brought to light the potential cardiovascular risks associated with hot tub use. As physicians, it’s crucial to understand these risks and educate patients accordingly, particularly those with underlying heart conditions.

A 75-year-old man with dyspnea and exertional syncope is diagnosed with aortic stenosis. After an echocardiogram, what’s next?

A recent study involving 4,400 participants revealed that two major statins—rosuvastatin and atorvastatin—are equally effective at reducing heart attacks, strokes, and all-cause deaths. However, it was found that the rosuvastatin group was more likely (7.2%) to develop type 2 diabetes than the atorvastatin group (5.3%).

This study provides valuable insights into the comparative benefits and risks of rosuvastatin and atorvastatin in adults with coronary artery disease. Notably, while both drugs showed comparable efficacy, rosuvastatin was associated with a higher risk of new onset diabetes mellitus and cataract surgery.

Discover how catheter ablation combined with medical therapy can improve outcomes for atrial fibrillation patients with end-stage heart failure.

The study’s findings call for risk stratification and follow-up in patients with transient new-onset AF during hospitalization.