Cardiology
Should my patients with hypertension be referred for renal denervation?Renal denervation may be appropriate as an alternative or adjunct to pharmacotherapy in certain patients. Shared decision-making is crucial before proceeding.
- Foxglove, not quite gone or forgotten
Digoxin use has waned dramatically over the past decades, with good reason, but for select patients, it may be a very reasonable option.
- Recurrent syncope in a 62-year-old man
The patient experienced 2 episodes of syncope over 4 weeks, had a history of recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome, and had ankle edema for the previous 18 months.
- Digoxin is still useful, but is still causing toxicity
The authors review the presentation of digoxin toxicity, its mechanisms and predisposing factors, and its medical management.
- SGLT-2 inhibitors: Diabetes and CKD and CHF (and gout?), oh my!
What mechanisms might account for the diverse beneficial effects of the SGLT-2 inhibitors observed across various diseases?
- SGLT-2 inhibitors in heart failure and chronic kidney disease: A review for internists
This review summarizes recent data and guidelines regarding SGLT-2 inhibitors in heart failure and chronic kidney disease and provides practical guidance for their use.
