Interventional cardiologists say some cases that coders flag and submit to the NCDR aren’t in fact problematic.

Objective Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) frequently have multiple comorbidities that increase the risk of hospitalisation and contribute to higher mortality. However, studies examining the ...

From falling out of lofts to turkey burns, medics reveal the festive mishaps most likely to send you straight to hospital ...

To manage stress, seek mental health support, whether that’s from family and friends, or a therapist, says Dr. Naidu.

Long QT syndrome is a leading cause of sudden death in young persons, with a prevalence exceeding 1 in 2000. It is characterized by prolongation of the QT interval, aberrant T-wave morphologic ...

Background Heart auscultation is a widely used and cost-effective clinical tool for detecting valvular heart disease (VHD), particularly in primary care. However, existing evidence on its diagnostic ...

When you’re feeling sick and wondering whether to go to work or school, the thermometer often has the final verdict. Most people have been taught a body temperature of 98.6 Fahrenheit is normal, while ...

Objective This pilot study sought to investigate the utility and acceptability of the KardiaMobile 6-lead ECG (KM6LECG) as a tool for remote monitoring in children with inherited cardiac conditions.

Background: Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is very common in hemodialysis patients and an independent risk factor for mortality in this population. The myocardial remodeling underlying the LVH can ...

Whenever a politician cites “Judeo-Christian values,” I find it’s generally followed by something unsettling. Last month brought two flagrant instances. In both cases, Republican officials introduced ...