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Oral Semaglutide Associated With Fewer Heart Failure Events in Type 2 Diabetes
04/17/2026
Kate Young
In SOUL, oral semaglutide was associated with fewer composite heart failure events in patients with type 2 diabetes and baseline heart failure.
04/17/2026
Research Summary
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Research Summary
Tafamidis Reduces Mortality in Octogenarian Patients With ATTR-CM: ACC.26 Analysis
04/09/2026
Ashton L. Stahl
A systematic review and meta-analysis presented at the 2026 American College of Cardiology Scientific Session evaluated whether tafamidis was associated with improved survival in patients aged 80 years and...
04/09/2026
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Research Summary
Ontario Study Finds No Association Between COVID Vaccination, Sudden Death
04/09/2026
Kate Young
In a population-based Ontario analysis, COVID-19 vaccination was not associated with increased sudden death risk in healthy people aged 12 to 50.
04/09/2026

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Pop Quiz
Understanding the “Big 4” Drivers of Cardiometabolic Risk
04/06/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
Test your knowledge of the four interrelated conditions driving cardiometabolic risk and how early intervention can alter disease progression.
04/06/2026
Low-Dose Aspirin
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Low-Dose Aspirin
Pop Quiz: Low-Dose Aspirin For Preventing CVD
01/21/2023
Are you familiar with the USPSTF’s recommendations on low-dose aspirin use for cardiovascular disease prevention in adults? Take this pop quiz to test your knowledge.
01/21/2023
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Screening Questions for Adolescent Athletes, Nonathletes
01/14/2023
The American Academy of Pediatrics provides a list of questions primary care physicians should ask all adolescents, athletes, and nonathletes at least every 3 years or at entry into middle school and high...
01/14/2023
Cardiovascular Risk
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Cardiovascular Risk
Nutritional Pearls: Make Half Your Grains Whole—and Save
06/21/2022
Your patient is a 36-year-old man who wants to improve his cardiovascular health. He tells you that a large proportion of his diet consists of grains, but he rarely opts for the whole grain option.
06/21/2022
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Exercise
Nutritional Pearls: You Need Less Exercise Than You Might Think
06/07/2022
A 55-year-old man is concerned that he isn’t getting enough daily activity. He currently jogs to make sure that he reaches at least 8000 steps a day, but says he feels like he needs to be doing more to...
06/07/2022

Clinical Insights

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Matthew C. Tattersall, DO, MS
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Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Responses to Acute Use of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Combustible Cigarettes in Long-Term Users
01/21/2024
Matthew C. Tattersall, DO, MS
In this video, Matthew C. Tattersall, DO, MS, provides an overview of the study “Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Responses to Acute Use of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Combustible Cigarettes in...
01/21/2024
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Video
Inflammation a Strong Predictor of Adverse CVD Events in Patients on Statin Therapy
12/16/2023
In this video, Paul M. Ridker, MD, MPH, discusses his team's recent study, which found that vascular inflammation levels in patients on statin therapy are better predictors of future cardiovascular events...
12/16/2023
Cardio Care Now, Ep. 2
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Cardio Care Now, Ep. 2
The Future of Digital Health
08/20/2023
In this episode, Seth Martin, MD, speaks with Francoise Marvel, MD, about innovative approaches to implementing prevention guidelines, including the future of digital health and cardiovascular care.
08/20/2023
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heart rhythm
Smartwatches for Monitoring Atrial Fibrillation
01/23/2023
In this podcast, Jeffrey Tabas, MD, shares his thoughts on the use of smartwatches and other devices that continuously monitor heart rhythm among patients with atrial fibrillation. 
01/23/2023
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Preventive Cardiology
Risk Stratifying Younger Athletes for Sudden Cardiac Arrest
10/07/2022
He talks about the prevalence of sudden cardiac arrest among younger athletes, how to risk stratify this population, and the controversy around using electrocardiogram imaging in standard care.
10/07/2022