A third of Everest climbers can add cardiac arrhythmias to their list of dangers
Between hypothermia and hypoxia — not to mention the risk of an avalanche and rockfalls — summiting Mount Everest pushes the human body to its…
Tag: Cardiology
Mandibular devices ‘as effective as CPAP’ for reducing BP in sleep apnoea
Oral appliance therapy is as effective as CPAP for reducing blood pressure in patients with hypertension and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea, according to…
‘We’re now in a golden age’: Professor Stephen Nicholls’ big takeaway from the American College of Cardiology conference
Last week, the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Sessions 2024 was held in Atlanta, Georgia. Thousands of cardiologists and academics were in attendance, including…
Did you miss the American College of Cardiology conference? Watch this 10-min video to get up to speed
The American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Sessions 2024 was held in Atlanta, Georgia, on 6-8 April. More than 12,000 attendees were there to discuss…
My magical holiday: Patients, palpitations and a needle-happy sister-in-law
I was officially on holiday, having scheduled a mighty four days off to coincide with a short visit from my husband’s siblings and their respective spouses…
Watermelon brings on hyperkalaemia in patients: case series
Patients with impaired kidney function would be wise to go easy on their watermelon consumption, with US doctors warning it has the potential to induce…
Cardiac crisis avoided courtesy of a clued-in GP
Xie is a 41-year-old regular practice patient who attends for results of recent routine blood tests. She has a history of diet-controlled gestational diabetes mellitus…
Top cardiologist denies sexually harassing woman he allegedly bombarded with thousands of texts
Professor Chris Semsarian has been stood down from his role at the Centenary Institute in Sydney following allegations of sexual harassment by a young female…
‘We must empower women to manage menopause better’: gynaecologist professor
The health expert says too many older women are missing out on effective therapies
‘Set-and-forget’ cholesterol-busting drug now on the PBS
The potent cholesterol-busting drug inclisiran is now subsidised for adults with hypercholesterolaemia who fail to respond to or tolerate statins and ezetimibe. Inclisiran (Leqvio) —…
