Cardiology

The new research aims to overcome barriers for using organs from someone who dies when their heart stops. Called DCD, or donation after circulatory death, it involves a controversial recovery technique or the use of expensive machines.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, so when PCOS symptoms are missed and untreated, women’s health is at risk.

Hypertension Canada recently released a guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension in adults in primary care. Based on this document, which point is FALSE?

A small study found patients can take their pick as benefits are quite similar.

Who benefits most from surgery or a stent? Test your smarts on carotid endarterectomy or carotid artery stenting.

Study evaluates the efficacy of 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines during XBB- and JN.1-predominant periods.

For patients who present with an MI and have an LVEF ≥ 50% post-vascularization, the benefit of beta-blockers, if one truly exists, is likely modest at best.

A warmer climate means more heat-related illness. See how much you know about all things hyperthermic!