Cardiology

Primary aldosteronism was long considered a rare cause of hypertension. New evidence is changing that picture. Should all patients with hypertension now be screened?

When someone in cardiac rehabilitation is told to follow a Mediterranean diet, they most likely picture olive oil, salmon, nuts and colourful salads.

Identifying someone at risk through family testing before symptoms develop can be lifesaving, with treatment depending on the underlying condition.

High blood pressure is a silent killer. BIOS Diagnostics™ can help.

Weeks before she died, Miranda Mamakwa had posted about missing four follow-up appointments after failing to get coverage for her medical travel expenses.

The fifth universal definition of myocardial infarction abandons numerical classification of MI in favour of three main classifications.

Young people who vape or smoke cigarettes have reduced blood vessel functionality, breathing efficiency and exercise capacity compared to those who have never smoked or vaped, according to new research.

The second universal definition looks to clinical realities rather than ejection fraction cut-offs.

The 30-year-old was scheduled for surgery three days after badly breaking her ankle, but doctors told them they were postponing it because they needed to do another surgery.

Check out all the info you need on these new Health Canada advisories as part of our September drug news roundup.