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CBD-Based Drug Shows No Heart Safety Risks in Patients With CVD or Risk Factors

By Hayden E. Klein

May 23rd 2025

A pharmaceutical-grade cannabidiol (CBD) product was shown to be safe in high-risk patients hospitalized with COVID-19, with no increased rate of cardiac side effects compared with placebo.

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Predicting Mortality Risk Using the PREVENT Equation Across Diverse Racial Groups

By Ofer Kobo, MD
Martin K. Rutter, MD

May 16th 2025

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3 Maternal Risk Factors Linked to Elevated Offspring Blood Pressure

By Hayden E. Klein

May 14th 2025

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Is Frailty Index the Most Accurate Predictor of CVD?

By Hayden E. Klein

May 9th 2025

Antoine Keller, MD

Striving for Health Equity: Antoine Keller, MD

By Kyle Munz
Antoine Keller, MD, FACC, FACS

May 9th 2025

Lipoprotein(a) and Cardiovascular Risk

Learn about more about lipoprotein(a), including how to improve patient outcomes through better screening and management.

Continuing Medical Education

June 1st 2025

Exploring Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis and Its Phenotypes: A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Treatment

1.5 Credits / Cardiology, Neurology, Rare Diseases

June 1st 2025

The Economics of Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis: Balancing Equity and Access in Resource Allocation

1 Credit / Cardiology, Neurology

June 1st 2025

Evidence-Based Guidelines Point to Leap in Care for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

1.0 Credit / Cardiology

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Introduction: Background on Hospital Readmissions

April 30th 2014

Introduction: Background on Hospital Readmissions

'Endangered Speciesâ€ or Just Getting Started? Life of the Clinical Investigator in Changing Times

April 1st 2014

'Endangered Speciesâ€ or Just Getting Started? Life of the Clinical Investigator in Changing Times

For Peter Libby, MD, chief of cardiology at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, the rewards of a life in clinical research outweigh the risks.

To Treat or Not to Treat? Questions, Controversies in Prevention

March 31st 2014

To Treat or Not to Treat? Questions, Controversies in Prevention

Should patients with moderately elevated levels of triglycerides be treated, even while cardiologists await the results of a trial that may provide a definitive answer?

March 17th 2014

New Studies Affirm Mediterranean Diet's Potential for Patient Self-Management, Prevention of T2DM

Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, PhD

January 21st 2014

Nutritional Supplements and Cardiovascular Health

Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh

January 20th 2014

What's Behind the CV Risk Calculator Controversy?

The recent dispute over the accuracy of the cardiovascular risk calculator points up the power and limitations of "big data," as well as the need for a blueprint for health guidelines aimed at consumers.

January 20th 2014

Understanding the Role of Big Data in the CV Risk Calculator Controversy

November 21st 2013

Small Practices' Experience With EHR, Quality Measurement, and Incentives

Rohima Begum, MPH Mandy Smith Ryan, PhD Chloe H. Winther, BA Jason J. Wang, PhD Naomi S. Bardach, MD Amanda H. Parsons, MD Sarah C. Shih, MPH R. Adams Dudley, MD, MBA

A study to assess clinician attitudes and experiences after participating in a New York City cardiovascular disease focused quality recognition and financial incentive program using health information technology.

October 28th 2013

Lower-Cost Hospitals Can Get Better Angioplasty Outcomes

Hospitals will face growing pressure to reduce costs and improve outcomes as transparency programs reveal comparative performance.

October 23rd 2013

Empirical Analysis of Domestic Medical Travel for Elective Cardiovascular Procedures

Jacob D. Langley, MS-HSM Tricia J. Johnson, PhD Samuel F. Hohmann, PhD, MS-HSM Steve J. Meurer, PhD, MBA, MHS Andy N. Garman, PsyD

Promoting domestic medical travel to high-quality providers could improve clinical outcomes and reduce long-term healthcare costs.

October 16th 2013

Health Benefits of Restorative Yoga Include Trimming Fat, NIH-Funded Study Finds

Yoga's stress-reduction benefits are well-known. Now, a study funded by NIH finds that restorative yoga burns subcutaneous fat in overweight women. The study may point to a practical way for the obese to ease into exercise.

October 8th 2013

Costliest 1 Percent Of Patients Account For 21 Percent Of U.S. Health Spending

In the past few years, efforts to lower costs and improve care have proliferated.

October 1st 2013

Restorative Yoga Better Than Stretching for Trimming Subcutaneous Fat in Overweight Women

Mary K. Caffrey

Coverage from the 73rd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association.

September 27th 2013

The Avandia Saga: AJMC Presents Data and Discussion

Vets Study Shows Drop in Usage May Be Linked to Higher Glucose Levels; Former FDA Regulator, Leading Clinician Say 'Mea Culpa' Part of Cautionary Tale

September 25th 2013

FDA 'Mea Culpa' Part of a Cautionary Tale

Tracey L. Regan

July 2nd 2013

Comparative Effectiveness Research and Formulary Placement: The Case of Diabetes

Michael E. Chernew, PhD Rick McKellar, BS Wade Aubry, MD Roy Beck, MD, PhD Joshua Benner, PharmD, ScD Jan E. Berger, MD, MJ A. Mark Fendrick, MD Felicia Forma, BSc Dana Goldman, PhD Anne Peters, MD Rebecca Killion, MA Darius Lakdawalla, PhD Douglas K. Owens, MD Joe Stahl, MA

July 2nd 2013

BMI and Beyond: Identifing Obesity in Patients at Risk for Diabetes and Heart Disease

Marj P. Zimmerman, MS, BSPharm Stanton R. Mehr

Long-Term Study Affirms Link Between Cardiovascular Fitness, Lower Cancer Risk in Men

May 31st 2013

Long-Term Study Affirms Link Between Cardiovascular Fitness, Lower Cancer Risk in Men

This finding makes it clear that patients should be advised that they need to achieve a certain fitness level, and not just be told that they need to exercise. Unlike patient-reported exercise behavior, Lakoski said, fitness can be objectively and accurately measured in a clinical setting.

May 10th 2013

Vascular Access: Getting In and Out Safely

One of the most important aspects of a successful catheterization involves decision of access entry point. Several presentations covered case studies with different entry points.

August 23rd 2012

Cardiac Risk Is Not Associated With Hypertension Treatment Intensification

Jeremy B. Sussman, MD, MS Donna M. Zulman, MD, MS Rodney Hayward, MD Timothy P. Hofer, MD, MS Eve A. Kerr, MD, MPH

This study shows how cardiovascular prevention would be much more efficient if risk were used in treatment decisions, but that currently it plays no role.

May 11th 2010

The Effect of a Cardiovascular Educational Intervention on Healthcare Utilization and Costs

Amar C. Nawathe, MD, MHA Sherry A. Glied, PhD William S. Weintraub, MD Lori J. Mosca, MD, PhD

A low-cost cardiovascular disease screening and periodic educational intervention did not increase healthcare resource utilization and expenditures at 1 year.

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