Cardiology

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.

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.