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MedscapeCME Cardiology Podcast

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 Organizing Stroke Care for Optimal Outcomes: Risky Business | File Type: 2 | Duration: $item.podcastDuration

Examine strategies to streamline care in the emergency department, resulting in improved survival and enduring quality of life.

 Black and White: Racial Disparities in the Treatment of Patients With CAD | File Type: 2 | Duration: $item.podcastDuration

Drs. Smith and Batchelor review possible reasons for poorer outcomes in black patients undergoing stent implantation.

 Biomarker-Guided Therapy for Heart Failure: Does Age Matter? | File Type: 2 | Duration: $item.podcastDuration

Join Drs. Felker, Piña, and Januzzi as they discuss the use of cardiac biomarkers to gauge therapeutic success in different age groups.

 The Role of the Cardiologist in Managing Type 2 Diabetes: Getting to the Heart of the Matter | File Type: 2 | Duration: $item.podcastDuration

Darren McGuire, MD, explores the relationship between type 2 diabetes and diabetes therapies on CV risk in this interactive program.

 HDL-C and AIM-HIGH: Does Increasing HDL-C Reduce Cardiovascular Risk? | File Type: 2 | Duration: $item.podcastDuration

Join Drs. Davidson, Toth, and Boden as they discuss the results of the AIM-HIGH trial and its implications on the treatment of low HDL-C with currently available agents.

 Antiarrhythmics for Atrial Fibrillation: Practical Implications of Latest Clinical Developments | File Type: 2 | Duration: $item.podcastDuration

Repercussions from the surprising results from PALLAS. Drs. Camm, Connolly, and Le Heuzey discuss implications for patient care.

 HDL and CHD: New Mechanisms Targeting Risk | File Type: 2 | Duration: $item.podcastDuration

Join Drs. Eckel, Ridker, and Cannon for a panel discussion on the relationship among LDL-C, low HDL-C, and therapies in development targeting residual CV risk.

 2011 Guidelines: Focus on Antiplatelet Therapies | File Type: 2 | Duration: $item.podcastDuration

Updated guidelines on use of antiplatelet agents in ACS. Drs. Bates, James, Montelescot, and Storey discuss the winners and losers.

 Balancing CV and GI Risk: Expert Perspectives | File Type: 2 | Duration: $item.podcastDuration

Aspirin increases bleeding; rates are higher with dual therapy. But stopping antiplatelets increases cardiovascular events. Drs. Mehran and Scheiman discuss how to strike the right balance.

 Managing Metabolic and Regulatory Disturbances of Chronic Kidney Disease: The Health Care Team Approach | File Type: 2 | Duration: $item.podcastDuration

Achieve optimal outcomes in the patient with CKD by managing mineral and bone disturbances through a consistent team strategy.

 Statin Intolerance in the Elderly: Solutions for Complex Cases | File Type: 2 | Duration: $item.podcastDuration

Join Drs. Fuster, Barter, and Toth as they discuss the challenges of identifying statin intolerance in elderly patients and how to manage it effectively.

 Endothelial Function and Cardiovascular Health: From Hypothesis to Treatment | File Type: 2 | Duration: $item.podcastDuration

Do therapies that promote nitric oxide release improve endothelial dysfunction? Drs. Weber, Mason, Cockcroft, and Fonseca review the latest data.

 Switching Antiplatelet Therapies: Case-Based Guidance on the Use of Platelet Testing | File Type: 2 | Duration: $item.podcastDuration

Hitting the sweet spot for antiplatelet efficacy. Is platelet reactivity the answer? Drs. Lopes and Becker explore the possibilities.

 Appropriate Screening, Diagnosis, and Management of PAH: Revealing and Addressing Treatment Gaps | File Type: 2 | Duration: $item.podcastDuration

Join our experts, Drs. McLaughlin, McGoon, and Tapson, as they discuss improved medical developments for treating patients with PAH.

 Optimizing Outcomes for At-Risk Patient Groups Using a Multibiomarker Approach | File Type: 1 | Duration: $item.podcastDuration

Personalization of medical care using a biomarker approach. The future is almost here. Drs. Piña, Januzzi, Felker, and O'Connor discuss biomarkers old and new in the management of heart failure.

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