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Stress-induced apical cardiomyopathy (tako-Tsubo) is a recently recognized reversible form of acute cardiomyopathy that may mimic acute myocardial infarction initially.
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Cardiac surgery carries greater risk in older patients. Nonagenarians are a growing part of cardiology practice as our population ages. While age > 90 years has previously been considered a contraindication to cardiac surgery, more recently, surgeons have been operating on selected nonagenarians who have high functional status.
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Two oral medications for relapsing-remitting MS in phase III development; antihypertensives find new uses; Ginkgo biloba does not prevent cognitive decline in elderly; and FDA Actions.
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The novel H1N1 influenza pandemic differs in significant ways from typical seasonal influenza in demographics and epidemiology.
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This engaging epidemiologic survey assessed microbial contamination of soda-fountain drinks, dispensed from nine different fountain machines, relative to current U.S. drinking water standards.
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Resting QRS duration is an independent predictor of cardiac death and/or myocardial infarction in patients with suspected CAD.
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The U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has published its annual updated recommendations for routine immunizations of adults.
