Cardiology

  • When does asymptomatic aortic stenosis warrant surgery? Assessment techniques
    When does asymptomatic aortic stenosis warrant surgery? Assessment techniques
    Cian P. McCarthy, MB, BCh, BAO, Dermot Phelan, MD, PhD and Brian Griffin, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2016, 83 (4) 271-280; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.15069

    We review the guidelines for valve replacement and the traditional and novel variables to consider.

  • The PARADIGM-HF trial (October 2015)
    Robert P. Blankfield, MD, MS
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2016, 83 (3) 167; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83c.03001

    A reader comments on the fi ndings of the PARADIGM-HF trial (October 2015).

  • In reply: The PARADIGM-HF trial (October 2015)
    Marwa A. Sabe, MD, MPH, Miriam S. Jacob, MD and David O. Taylor, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2016, 83 (3) 167-168; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83c.03002
  • Can patients with infectious endocarditis be safely anticoagulated?
    Mandeep Singh Randhawa, MD, James Pile, MD and Marcelo Gomes, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2016, 83 (3) 169-171; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.15027

    New infectious endocarditis is not an indication for starting anticoagulation, and whether to continue it is a diffi cult decision.

  • Advances in the treatment of dyslipidemia
    Marc S. Sabatine, MD, MPH
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2016, 83 (3) 181-186; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83gr.16001

    Current guidelines do not set specifi c targets for LDL-C, but evidence supports the concept that lower is better.

  • Interpreting SPRINT: How low should you go?
    George Thomas, MD, FACP, FASN, Joseph V. Nally, MD and Marc A. Pohl, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2016, 83 (3) 187-195; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.15175

    In treating hypertension, lower systolic pressure is better than higher—but with caveats.

  • Blood pressure management in the wake of SPRINT
    Edward J. Filippone, MD, FACP and Andrew J. Foy, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2016, 83 (3) 196-198; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.16015

    SPRINT should be interpreted in the context of prior trials and of its inclusion and exclusion criteria.

  • The intersection of obstructive lung disease and sleep apnea
    The intersection of obstructive lung disease and sleep apnea
    Sumita B. Khatri, MD, MS and Octavian C. Ioachimescu, MD, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2016, 83 (2) 127-140; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.14104

    Many patients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma also have obstructive sleep apnea, and vice versa.

  • Prescribing exercise to help your patients lose weight
    John P. Higgins, MD, MBA, MPhil and Christopher L. Higgins, MCEP, BSHPE
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2016, 83 (2) 141-150; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.14139

    It’s not enough to tell patients to exercise. The exercise you prescribe needs to be “SMART.”

  • Obesity and exercise
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2016, 83 (2) 151; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83pe.02001

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