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Antiplatelet Therapy After Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation
https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/antiplatelet-therapy-after-drug-eluting-stent-implantation/3959/It is no longer a question of whether antiplatelet therapy should be used following implantation of a drug-eluting stent, but rather to what extent and to what duration. With this in mind, many new challenges arise, from bleeding risks to drug intolerance and product cost. Host Dr. Doug Weaver welcoHeavy Marijuana Use and Triglycerides Levels
https://reachmd.com/programs/clinicians-roundtable/heavy-marijuana-use-and-triglycerides-levels/3262/Dr. Jean Lud Cadet, Chief of Molecular Neuropsychiatry Branch at the National Institutes of Health joins host Dr. Larry Kaskel to explain a recent study in which he and his colleagues studied cardiovascular impacts of heavy marijuana use. What impact does heavy marijuana use have on apolipoproThe ARBITER 6-HALTS Trial: Clinical Implications
https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/the-arbiter-6-halts-trial-clinical-implications/4990/Previous trials, including the ENHANCE trial, have raised doubts about the clinical benefits of adding ezetimibe to high-dose statin therapy. The ARBITER 6-HALTS trial added further weight to the results of ENHANCE, wherein the ARBITER trial demonstrated that extended-release niacin was superior toMeasures to Improve Quality and Physician Payments
https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/measures-to-improve-quality-and-physician-payments/3849/Host Dr. Jack Lewin speaks with Dr. James Dove, immediate past president of the American College of Cardiology, about strategies to improve the integration of quality into our healthcare system. No physician wants to fall short of providing the best care available, so it is imperative, Dr. Dove saysReducing Complications of High Blood Pressure in Older Adults
https://reachmd.com/programs/the-jama-report/reducing-complications-high-blood-pressure-older-adults/8194/A recent study examined the best target blood pressure to reduce the risks of heart attack, heart failure and stroke in older adults.Transforming the Standard of Care for Acute Coronary Syndromes
https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/transforming-the-standard-of-care-for-acute-coronary-syndromes/5260/Results of a recent study may change the standard of care for patients with acute coronary syndromes. Although clopidogrel is generally the antiplatelet therapy of choice for patients for whom an invasive strategy is planned for treating their acute coronary syndromes, bleeding can be of concern. PrModernizing the FDA Premarket Approval Process for Medical Devices
https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/modernizing-the-fda-premarket-approval-process-for-medical-devices/5590/The FDA's premarket approval (or PMA) process was first established over 30 years ago, but thanks to technology, the development of devices has dramatically changed since then. How should the FDA modernize its premarket approval process to ensure medical device safety? Guests Dr. Rita Redberg, profePursuing Ever More Accurate Cardiovascular Risk Projections
https://reachmd.com/programs/lipid-luminations/pursuing-ever-more-accurate-cardiovascular-risk-projections/4327/For many years, risk stratification has served as one of the most important tools in our efforts to lower the incidence of cardiovascular disease. Yet our tools are by no means perfect, and thus there is room for improvement. How do we move past the limitations of current biomarkers, imaging and genCardiac Screening for Children Prescribed ADHD Meds?
https://reachmd.com/programs/focus-on-heart-health/cardiac-screening-for-children-prescribed-adhd-meds/4243/Although sudden death in the pediatric population is rare, there has been a great deal of discussion recently over the possibility of an increase in risk of sudden cardiac death among individuals taking stimulant medication for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dr. Patrick Frias, a peThe Year Ahead in Cardiology and Health Policy
https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/the-year-ahead-in-cardiology-and-health-policy/4284/The next year promises to be an important one in health policy, in cardiology and in many other areas of medicine, as we set our sights on significant transformations across our health care system. What improvements can you anticipate that will enrich your practice environment and enhance the care y