Cardiology

Women can also develop high blood pressure disorders in the days following delivery, but may not get the care they need because followup obstetrical appointments aren’t scheduled until six weeks after birth.

Trials show it’s safe, effective and easy to use for PSVT episodes.

A new study sheds light on the critical role of patient education in managing cardiovascular diseases.

As the sugar substitute is sometimes recommended for obesity control, authors call for immediate further study of xylitol and its possible side-effects.

With point-of-care testing becoming more common in Canadian pharmacies, here are some tips to ensure the success of a community pharmacy-­based warfarin management service.

Pericarditis can be self-limiting and occur in younger persons with no previous cardiac history—and is thus likely underreported.

Canadian Cardiovascular Society issues guidance on management, including use of the new cardiac myosin inhibitor, mavacamten, for symptomatic disease.

Schools are still in session, and as Ontario experiences a lengthy heatwave, a pediatrician talks about the impact of extreme heat on kids, especially those in classrooms with no air conditioning.