#154: JUPITER analysis on diabetes risk with statins; statins linked to cataracts; chocolate nudges down BP in meta-analysis; bleeding risk tools compared in AF; troponin algorithm rules MI in or out in 77% of chest-pain patients




This week in cardiology from heartwire show

Summary: For the week ending August 17, 2012 we discuss the following top cardiology news from heartwire: • JUPITER analysis helps assuage fears about diabetes risk with statins • Statins linked with development of cataracts • Chocolate nudges down BP in new meta-analysis • Bleeding risk tools compared in atrial-fibrillation patients • Troponin algorithm rules MI in or out in 77% of chest-pain patients And also, in brief: • TAVI expansion controversy continues • ABO blood type is a risk factor for coronary heart disease • Major vascular complications occur in more than one in seven TAVR patients: PARTNER Join us for a comprehensive review of this week's most important cardiology news.