CARDIOLOGY: Adults with congenital heart disease lack specialistsOften relying on pediatric specialists, adults face long wait CARDIOLOGY: Stenting leaps ahead of bypass surgery, but ideal balance unknownFrom 1995 to 2007, ratio of PCI to CABG rose from 1.7 to 3.7 CARDIOLOGY: Cardiac arrest survival slow to improve after new guidelines Elderly exhibit seasonal trends in blood pressure Higher blood pressures seen in winter, prompting researchers to suggest closer monitoring of patients in cold weather CARDIOLOGY: Imaging shows myocardial fibrosis in elite athletes Effects of fibrosis during exercise stress to be studied further DOCTOR TO DOCTOR: Atrial fibrillation explained Condition expected to become more common as population ages; choice of using rate control or rhythm control is still under discussion Pump inserted percutaneously offers bridge in cardiogenic shock Surgeons in Vancouver first in North America to use device Faster treatment best in high-risk acute coronary syndrome patients But low-risk patients can safely wait a few days if necessary MS drug proves promising for cardiomyopathy Home INR monitoring a safe alternative to clinic-based testing First Previous 89 90 91 Next Last