Tips Provided for Doctors Who Want to Move to Private Practice
Physicians should prepare carefully; consider finances, legal issues, and insurance
Novel ICD System Deemed Safe for Full-Body MRI
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system specifically designed for full body MRI deemed safe
Complications for 2.2 Percent After Electrophysiology Procedure
Of the 0.6 percent of patients who died, three-quarters of deaths not related to procedures
Botox May Help Prevent A-Fib in Heart Surgery Patients
Preliminary trial found the drug effective
‘Safe’ Levels of Exercise With A-Fib Differ by Gender
Vigorous exercise may be risky for men
ASH: ‘Short’ and ‘Long’ Sleepers Seem to Have Higher Stroke Risk
Odds about 80 percent higher among people with hypertension and insufficient sleep
Infective Endocarditis Incidence Up in U.S. From 2000 to 2011
No increase in rates of hospitalization, valve surgery after 2007 IE prophylaxis guideline revisions
Grip Strength Could Be Useful Indicator of CVD, Mortality Risk
Decrease in strength linked to higher risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and premature death
Depression Tied to Higher Stroke Risk, Even After Remission
Odds remain elevated after mental health symptoms improve
About 60 Percent of PCI Patients Referred to Cardiac Rehab
Site-specific variation seen in referral rates, even after adjustment for insurance status
