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2008 News Novel strategies needed to decrease mortality risk in elderly women with heart disease DCRI researchers find younger, white patients more likely to undergo cardiac resynchronization DCRI researchers weigh benefits of smaller versus larger drug-safety databases DCRI researchers propose framework for studying CV imaging technologies Atrial fibrillation is associated with greater risk of death for acute coronary patients Experts examine key issues related to post-market evaluation of medical devices Smokers with coronary syndrome are younger, but don't have higher mortality rates Community hospitals don't transfer many patients who need cardiac catheterization ED-based research needed to improve quality and reduce disparities in emergency care New study finds women with heart disease, diabetes have worse stroke outcomes New guidelines recommend cholesterol screening for overweight kids Informed consent essential to fostering trust in medical research Trial indicates new anticoagulant and antidote could be safe, fast option for patients Screening older patients for HIV can be a cost-effective health tool Heart failure patients overestimate their life span Despite treatment delays, off-hour heart attack patients don't have increased risk of death Despite treatment delays, off-hour heart attack patients don't have increased risk of death Research about coronary stents does not always disclose authors' financial stakes New drug-eluting stents not any safer than traditional stents, according to a new study JAMA editorial: Eric Peterson and Tracy Wang on preventive cardiology Trial participants not overly concerned by researchers' financial interests in trials Late-breaking clinical trial at ACC: Groundbreaking results from ACCOMPLISH ACC presentation: Making progress including women in clinical trials Late-breaking clinical trial at ACC: MEND-CABG II trial results Late-breaking clinical trial at ACC: Home Automated External Defibrillator Trial results ACC presentation: Warning signs of sudden cardiac death after heart attack Late-breaking clinical trial at ACC: Angioplasty at medical centers without on-site cardiac surgery Lack of NIH funding increases is straining younger researchers Pessimistic heart patients have higher risk of death Coronary bypass surgery effective but high-risk procedure for cardiogenic shock patients More elderly Americans are living with heart failure Acute hypertension patients don't receive enough follow-up Drug used in cardiac surgery increases mortality rate, DCRI researchers confirm Inaugural Class of Global Health Residency Program Announced New drug could minimize damage from heart attack treatment Blood clot treatment puts patients at greater risk of decreased level of platelets DCRI researchers complete first study on anti-clotting drugs for children Lower doses of aspirin are safer and as effective Global blood transfusion patterns raise questions

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