September 4th, 2013
Something New, or the Same Again?
Paddy Barrett, MB BCh BAO MRCPI MCTI
What’s the value of the ESC Congress, wonders this Fellow. More than the cutting-edge science, it’s the way the Congress strengthens the unity among all of us in the community of cardiovascular disease, both at home and abroad.
September 3rd, 2013
Speedy Tour de France Racers Slower to Die
Larry Husten, PHD
For more of our ESC.13 coverage of late-breaking clinical trials, interviews with the authors of the most important research, and blogs from our fellows on the most interesting presentations at the meeting, check out our Coverage Headquarters. In recent years, concerns have been raised about possible adverse cardiovascular effects of intense endurance exercise. Additional concerns have […]
September 2nd, 2013
Living History and a Glimpse into the Future
M. Louis Handoko, MD PhD
Louis Handoko encounters Eugene Braunwald and finds himself drawn toward electrophysiology.
September 2nd, 2013
Losartan Reduces Aortic Enlargement in Marfan Syndrome
Larry Husten, PHD
The COMPARE study provides the first confirmation that the angiotensin receptor blocker losartan reduces aortic enlargement in Marfan syndrome.
September 2nd, 2013
What You See Is Not Always What You Get
Paddy Barrett, MB BCh BAO MRCPI MCTI
The COMPARE trial results prompt Paddy Barrett to wonder: Should disease criteria in clinical trials rely more on molecular than on clinical features?
September 2nd, 2013
Sharper Focus Needs a Wider View
Paddy Barrett, MB BCh BAO MRCPI MCTI
Paddy Barrett points out the paradox that to be a subspecialist, one now needs to gain a broader knowledge of other fields.
September 2nd, 2013
Cardiovascular Outcome Studies in Diabetes Drugs Finally Arrive
Larry Husten, PHD
Large trials of two diabetes drugs show that they appear to be safe, but do not improve CV outcomes.
September 1st, 2013
Thank You, Dr. Messika-Zeitoun!
M. Louis Handoko, MD PhD
Louis Handoko shares his appreciation for an illuminating session on the management of asymptomatic aortic stenosis.
September 1st, 2013
A TASTE of Today and Tomorrow
Paddy Barrett, MB BCh BAO MRCPI MCTI
A fellow at ESC 2013 muses on the changes in how medical information is disseminated and accessed.
September 1st, 2013
An Almost Striking Start to ESC
Paddy Barrett, MB BCh BAO MRCPI MCTI
A fellow reports on some of the biggest presentations and most interesting finds at ESC 2013.
