New program aims to improve outcomes for heart failure patients A Brisbane cardiologist believes a new program could improve outcomes by helping GPs diagnose and treat patients with heart failure.
Myocarditis linked to small number of Pfizer recipients in Israel The country’s health ministry has observed 275 cases of myocarditis among more than five million vaccinated people.
Antihypertensives may benefit people with normal blood pressure But experts worry about the potential real-world benefits and harms of putting ‘millions more’ people on these drugs.
Discussing contraception with young women at risk of CVD Pregnancy can increase mortality and morbidity in women with heart disease.
Treating ‘heart-sink’ patients in general practice Almost every GP would know the feeling, but there are ways to manage it and improve the doctor–patient relationship.
New online toolkit to help streamline Heart Health Checks Developed with input from GPs, the new tool aims to assist practices in better engaging and recalling eligible patients to boost screening rates.
Aspirin vs warfarin: What to prescribe for children post-heart surgery New studies have weighed up the benefits of different blood thinning medications for patients who have undergone a specific heart procedure.
Gestational diabetes an independent risk factor for heart disease Experts say the presence of gestational diabetes alone is a ‘red flag’ that warrants cardiac follow-up.
Global testing rates for world’s greatest killer fall 64% during the pandemic Nearly 18 million people died from cardiovascular disease over the past 12 months, around nine times as many as COVID. Due to the testing drop, experts predict that will only get worse.
First SGLT2 approved for heart condition GPs’ role in prevention and management of heart failure will be made easier with approval of the SGLT2 for a specifically related condition.