CardioExchange, an NEJM practice community for medical professionals dedicated to improving cardiac patient care, was active from 2009 to 2015. CardioExchange fostered discussion between clinicians from across the globe.
Utah recently rolled out a pilot program involving an AI system that autonomously renews certain prescriptions for people with chronic conditions. This program raises important clinical and legal issues.
This Double Take video reviews heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, its risk factors and causes, and the challenge in establishing the diagnosis.
Effective blood-pressure control is the cornerstone of management after intracerebral hemorrhage; it is both the primary determinant of risk and the most vital intervention for reducing the threat of a second vascular event.1 Yet, despite the availability of effective treatments, blood pressure remains poorly controlled in survivors of...
Among survivors of intracerebral hemorrhage, a single pill with three low-dose antihypertensive agents added to standard care was associated with a lower incidence of stroke and major cardiovascular events than placebo.
Kawasaki disease is the most common cause of acquired heart disease in children in the developed world.1 Although Kawasaki disease manifests with acute, transient systemic signs, its long-term morbidity derives from necrotizing vasculitis that predominantly affects the coronary arteries.2,3 The primary goal of therapy during the...