Objective We examined use of ECG monitoring in oncology patients prescribed QT-prolonging drugs. Methods Patients ≥66 years diagnosed with cancer between 2005 and 2011 were identified through the ...

Milestone articles have highlighted the frequency and types of statistical errors in research,1–5 yet fundamental errors ...

Heightened interest in left ventricular thrombus (LVT) stems from the consistent association of subsequent stroke and ...

Diabetes mellitus is highly prevalent in patients with coronary atherosclerosis. As a result of several factors, including a ...

Background Mobility limitation is prevalent in patients with heart failure (HF), but the dose-response relationship between ...

Legalisation of medical and recreational cannabis commerce is spreading around the world, associated with increased use1 and ...

Background and objective Prior studies have suggested that patients with premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) may have an ...

Objective Decreased kidney function increases cardiovascular risk and predicts poor survival. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) by creatinine may theoretically be less accurate in the ...

Background Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is frequently used for patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS). However, the role of PCI beyond symptom relief in CCS remains controversial.

Background Anticoagulation therapy reduces stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), but it is often underused in older populations due to concerns about bleeding. This study aimed to ...

Clinical guidelines are developed by professional societies and also, in England, by an independent non-departmental public body, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk increases with age. Statins reduce cardiovascular risk but their effects are less certain at older ages. We assessed the long-term effects and ...