Cardiology dead last as women’s IM subspecialty choice

Friday, September 27, 2019

Cardiology dead last as women’s IM subspecialty choice
Women in internal medicine residencies were more likely than men to report that they had never considered cardiology as a career choice.

Beta-blockers effective, safe for HFrEF with renal dysfunction
Their role is solidified for essentially all such heart failure patients, regardless of their renal function.

Heart failure score derived from machine learning predicts risk in diabetes patients
Highest WATCH-DM scores linked to 5-year heart failure risk approaching 20%.

Daily polypill lowers BP, cholesterol in underserved population|
The regimen’s simplicity and low cost may overcome barriers to treatment.

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Jim Dwyer MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a cardiologist and avid horseman in Prescott, Ariz. Trained at Saint Louis University, he spent more than 30 years in interventional cardiology. He recently hung up his lead apron and has joined a private cardiology practice. Dr. Dwyer has been producing health segments for radio broadcast for 20 years. He has no disclosures.