Cardiology Perspective

• Apr 11 2025 This Week in Cardiology  
  theheart.org on Medscape, April 11, 2025
• Beyond BMI: Weight Loss Produces More Health Benefits   Dr Sarah Barenbaum discusses realistic weight-loss goals.
  Medscape, April 11, 2025
• ISC 2025 Thrombectomy in Distal Stroke Overreach or Fine Tuning?   The DISTAL and ESCAPE MeVO trials were neutral for thrombectomy in distal vessel occlusions — were the patients who would benefit simply not enrolled and what will the investigators do going forward?
  Medscape Neurology, April 10, 2025
• ACC 2025 Little Learned From Trials That Are Positive by Design Dapagliflozin after TAVI? Semaglutide for claudication? Two trials designed to be positive should not warrant new indications for these drugs writes John Mandrola, MD.
  theheart.org on Medscape, April 10, 2025
• For America First, Invest in Science and the NIH   Panel discussion of a Presidential Advisory from the American Heart Association that outlines the importance of funding for scientific research and the need for a robust National Institutes of Health.
  theheart.org on Medscape, April 10, 2025
• Know SSRI Side Effects Dr. Paauw warns about common side effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors that may be seen in primary care.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, April 10, 2025
• ACC 2025 Fluid Restriction in HF: Let’s Not Torture Patients   Drs Piña and Hsich discuss the FRESH-UP trial that challenged the dogma of fluid restriction in heart failure and provide practical strategies for optimizing medical therapy instead.
  theheart.org on Medscape, April 09, 2025
• Can Europe Fill the Gap in Global Research Left by US Cuts? In this interview, Gilles Montalescot, MD, PhD, discusses the significant impact of US funding cuts on global medical research and the potential for Europe to step in.
  Medscape, April 09, 2025
• The Management of Hypercalcemia in Primary Care   Primary hyperparathyroidism and malignancy account for around 90% of all cases of hypercalcemia in primary care.
  Medscape Family Medicine, April 09, 2025
• Apr 04 2025 This Week in Cardiology   Trials from the 2025 American College of Cardiology scientific sessions, including the WARRIOR, PROTECT TAVI, DAPATAVI, and SOUL are reviewed by John Mandrola, MD
  theheart.org on Medscape, April 04, 2025
• ACC 2025 Keep Fighting INOCA After Neutral WARRIOR Trial   Drs O’Donoghue, Handberg, and Bairey-Merz discuss the WARRIOR trial of intensive medical therapy in women with nonobstructive symptomatic CAD, presented at the ACC 2025 Scientific Session.
  theheart.org on Medscape, April 04, 2025
• Menopausal Hormone Therapy Isn't as Scary as You Think   Menopausal hormone therapy has been associated with increased risks for breast cancer, heart disease, and stroke — but are the risks worth the benefits? Dr Christopher Labos thinks so.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, April 03, 2025
• Should Medicine Be Boring? Heroic high-stakes medicine should be left to TV doctors, because the most effective care is performed with a level of precision bordering on the mechanical and the mundane.
  Medscape UK, April 01, 2025
• Gene Therapy: Medical Progress Has a Price, Says Ethicist   Ethicist Art Caplan discusses progress in gene therapy research and the need for medical professionals and regulators to tolerate appropriate risk.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, April 01, 2025
• No AI System Will Ever Replace Physicians: Jha   New tech may seem threatening, and MDs might feel “under attack.” But Jha says every future innovation only makes the physician’s role more important.
  Medscape, March 31, 2025
• Mar 28 2025 This Week in Cardiology   Stopping oral anticoagulation after AF ablation, the core problem with paradoxes like the smoker’s paradox, chronic total occlusion PCI, and an ACC/EHRA preview are discussed by John Mandrola, MD, in this week’s podcast.
  theheart.org on Medscape, March 28, 2025
• Medscape Cardiologists and Suicide Report 2025 Cardiologists reveal whether they, or colleagues, have contemplated suicide. They also discuss factors behind the suicide issue and where doctors can turn for help.
  Medscape Features Slideshows, March 28, 2025
• The Ethical Consequences of the New Administration   Ethicist Art Caplan discusses the ethical consequences of the new administration.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, March 27, 2025
• Coaching Boosts GLP-1 Effectiveness in Managing Weight Loss Regaining weight after discontinuing GLP-1s is common, but ongoing coaching can help support patients to maintain their weight loss.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, March 27, 2025
• When Should You Consider Weight-Loss Meds for Obesity?   Dr Sarah Barenbaum discusses when to consider antiobesity medications.
  Medscape, March 27, 2025