Widow of respected doctor blames his fatal MI on ‘unrealistic’ work pressures: tribunal
The wife of a leading doctor who suffered a fatal MI has lost her bid for compensation after she claimed his death was the result…
Tag: Cardiology
A simple pulse check could save lives — so why aren’t we doing it?
As a cardiologist and stroke researcher, I’ve spent years researching and learning about the dangers of atrial fibrillation (AF). This common condition can lead to…
Case reports: Mitochondrial disease uncovered
Meet three very different patients and learn how to manage their symptoms based on the patient care standards
Groundbreaking research could lead to fewer endarterectomies
Most patients with carotid stenosis of 50% or more at low to medium risk of further stroke could be spared from revascularisation, a groundbreaking study…
Recreational use of antidiarrhoea drug leading to severe cardiotoxicity, doctors warn
Clinical toxicologists are warning that misuse of the antidiarrhoeal loperamide is leading to prolonged ECG intervals in patients with opioid use disorder. Some patients are…
Medical Must-See: An ascending aortic aneurysm the size of a grapefruit
A giant ascending aortic aneurysm was the unusual cause of this 72-year-old’s hoarse voice and intermittent chest pain. Ultimately, doctors measured the aneurysm at 12.5cm…
‘Don’t be scared to treat mitochondrial disease’
First Australian consensus statement for managing complex group of genetic disorders
New Australian guidance lowers cholesterol targets for acute coronary syndrome
Patients with acute coronary syndrome should target LDL cholesterol below 1.4mmol/L and a 50% reduction compared with baseline levels, updated guidance says. The new guidance…
Symptoms of peripheral artery disease often atypical in women: new advice
Women with peripheral artery disease are more likely than men to have atypical or no symptoms, the American Heart Association has advised in a new…
‘Finally paying heed to female risk factors’: Gynaecological disorders linked to 28% higher risk of heart and brain disease
Common gynaecological conditions have been linked to a 28% overall increased risk of cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease in a large systematic review and meta-analysis. The…
