September 2nd, 2013
Living History and a Glimpse into the Future
M. Louis Handoko, MD PhD
Louis Handoko encounters Eugene Braunwald and finds himself drawn toward electrophysiology.
September 2nd, 2013
Losartan Reduces Aortic Enlargement in Marfan Syndrome
Larry Husten, PHD
The COMPARE study provides the first confirmation that the angiotensin receptor blocker losartan reduces aortic enlargement in Marfan syndrome.
September 2nd, 2013
What You See Is Not Always What You Get
Paddy Barrett, MB BCh BAO MRCPI MCTI
The COMPARE trial results prompt Paddy Barrett to wonder: Should disease criteria in clinical trials rely more on molecular than on clinical features?
September 2nd, 2013
Sharper Focus Needs a Wider View
Paddy Barrett, MB BCh BAO MRCPI MCTI
Paddy Barrett points out the paradox that to be a subspecialist, one now needs to gain a broader knowledge of other fields.
September 2nd, 2013
Automatic Wireless Monitoring Shows Benefits in Chronic Heart Failure
Larry Husten, PHD
The In-Time trial is the first to show that home monitoring of HF patients may be beneficial.
September 2nd, 2013
Cardiovascular Outcome Studies in Diabetes Drugs Finally Arrive
Larry Husten, PHD
Large trials of two diabetes drugs show that they appear to be safe, but do not improve CV outcomes.
September 1st, 2013
Thank You, Dr. Messika-Zeitoun!
M. Louis Handoko, MD PhD
Louis Handoko shares his appreciation for an illuminating session on the management of asymptomatic aortic stenosis.
September 1st, 2013
A TASTE of Today and Tomorrow
Paddy Barrett, MB BCh BAO MRCPI MCTI
A fellow at ESC 2013 muses on the changes in how medical information is disseminated and accessed.
September 1st, 2013
An Almost Striking Start to ESC
Paddy Barrett, MB BCh BAO MRCPI MCTI
A fellow reports on some of the biggest presentations and most interesting finds at ESC 2013.
September 1st, 2013
A World Conference in My Backyard
M. Louis Handoko, MD PhD
A hometown fellow plunges headfirst into the 2013 ESC Congress.