Lyme carditis: Things can get complicated when Lyme disease affects heart functionApproximately 5-to-10% of patients presenting to family doctors’ clinics or emergency departments with symptoms of Lyme disease may develop Lyme carditis. Thrombolysis for stroke safe in patients with large saccular aneurysmsBut risks around basilar artery thrombosis is ‘a wake up call.' U.S. Preventive Services Task Force adjust advice on aspirin use for preventing heart attacks Bleeding risks for adults in their 60s and up who haven't had a heart attack or stroke outweigh any potential benefits from aspirin, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said in its draft guidance. Colchicine extended-release now available for secondary prevention of CV events Pendopharm launches Myinfla for reducing atherothrombotic events in adults with existing coronary artery disease. Diabetes progression significantly higher in diabetes patients who use statins Higher likelihood of initiating insulin, significant hyperglycemia, acute glycemic complications, and use of more glucose-lowering med classes Ontario recommends people aged 18 to 24 take Pfizer BioNTech shots over Moderna Myocarditis and pericarditis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in youth Canadian Paediatric Society provides guidance on identification, suggested investigations, management and follow-up in youth. All about anticoagulation with AF Five clinical pearls for managing anticoagulation for patients with atrial fibrillation. Update on the management of dyslipidemia A review of the 2021 Canadian Cardiovascular Society dyslipidemia guidelines Ontario putting $5.2 mil towards new cardiovascular surgery program to Thunder Bay Currently, cardiovascular surgery is not offered in Northwestern Ontario. First Previous 21 22 23 24 25 Next Last