Results from recent clinical trials on bare-metal stents, drug-eluting stents and stent grafts show promise as less invasive treatments for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD), including patients with lesions in the femoropopliteal artery. Some interventional cardiologists look to stenting based on new technologies as the future standard of care. These advancements may broaden options for physicians and patients, but there is some debate as to whether they lead to an improved quality of life in the long run.
Read the fine print. No, I am not referring to your tax returns, although it is a good idea to give your W-2s, 1040s, 1099s and all the other forms that so enchant the IRS a thorough review before signing on the dotted line.
The last of the baby boomer generation will reach 65 in 2030, just as physicians may be in short supply. Most seniors will have at least one chronic health condition and half will have at least two, according to U.S. Census data. What are the implications of this aging population and how will the dwindling number of cardiologists keep up with this demand?
Like adults, children may need to undergo catheterization procedures at hospitals. What are the considerations when these young patients require cath lab imaging exams? Two pediatric cath labs share their strategies.
Tens of thousands of cardiologists convened in Chicago, March 24-27, for the 61st annual American College of Cardiology (ACC) scientific session & expo to learn about the latest research and network with peers.
In medicine, there are cases in which most physicians could decide instantaneously which procedure would be best for the individual patient at hand, and then there are times when physicians are on the fence and turn to clinical practice guidelines to help their decision-making.
