Cardiology

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.

Many home blood pressure devices sold in Canada, especially those sold online, haven’t been validated by Hypertension Canada, according to an Edmonton-based study.

Test your knowledge of the assessment and management of TIAs.

Some studies have demonstrated lower mortality with phospho­diesterase-5 inhibitor treatment for erectile dysfunction in men with stable coronary artery disease, compared with no treatment.

Evidence shows it substantially adds to CVD risk, but new policies may help with sodium reduction.

Large study examines rates of eczema (atopic dermatitis) in older adults starting on various classes of antihypertensive drugs.