August/September, Volume 25, Number 5

ECG of the Month
Keith J. C. Finnie, MB, ChB, FRCPC

A Bigeminal Bradycardia

Cardio Q & A
Experts Answering Your Questions

• Acute Inferior MI With Criteria for Fibrinolysis
• Rehab for Post-Cardiac Revascularization Patients
• Rules for Combining Statins and Fibrates
• When to Consider Long-Term Anticoagulation
• Raising HDL-C

2009 CHEP Recommendations: An Annual Update
On behalf of the Canadian Hypertension Education Program (CHEP)

June/July, Volume 25, Number 4

ECG of the Month
Keith J. C. Finnie, MB, ChB, FRCPC

A Heavy Heart

Cardio Q & A
Experts Answering Your Questions

• Non-Lipid Benefits
• Following Hemoglobin in Congestive Heart Failure
• Cardiac Pathology in Refeeding Syndrome
• Referring an AF Patient for Cardiac Ablation

Tricuspid Valvular Heart Disease: The Forgotten Valve
Jonathan R. Walker, BSc; and Davinder S. Jassal, MD, FACC, FRCPC

May 2009, Volume 25, Number 3

ECG of the Month
Keith J. C. Finnie, MB, ChB, FRCPC

An Unexpected Clue

Cardio Q & A
Experts Answering Your Questions

• Appropriate use for ASA and Warfarin Combined
• Symptoms of Cardiac Myxoma
• Treatment for Recurrent Supraventricular Tachycardia
• Assessing CV Health
• Foods That Can Prevent Heart Disease

Stress Echo: What is it? What can it do?
Hisham Dokainish, MD, FRCPC, FACC, FASE

Diastolic stress ECHO is an emerging non-invasive technique used to help differentiate the cause of exertional dyspnea in patients with unremarkable resting ECHOs. In this article, Dr. Dokainish defines diastolic stress ECHO and describes its advantage and pitfalls.

April 2009, Volume 25, Number 2

ECG of the Month
Keith J. C. Finnie, MB, ChB, FRCPC

An Uncommon Relationship

Cardio Q & A
Experts Answering Your Questions

• Risk Factors for Aortic Aneurysms
• Prevalence of Brugada Syndrome
• Supplements for a Healthy Heart
• Differences in Left and Right Systolic BP

My Patient Has a Cardiac Mass!
Ian G. Burwash, MD, FRCPC

Identification of an intracardiac mass on ECHO during the evaluation of a patient with potential symptoms or signs of cardiac disease is an unusual occurrence with profound implications due to the high likelihood of significant pathology. The differential diagnosis includes imaging artifacts, normal anatomic variants, tumour, thrombus, or vegetation.

January/February/March 2009, Volume 25, Number 1

ECG of the Month
Keith J. C. Finnie, MB, ChB, FRCPC

A Stimulating Problem

Cardio Q & A
Experts Answering Your Questions

• Combining Statins and Fibrate
• Indefinite Usage of Clopidogrel
• Elevated Triglycerides
• Dosing in Long-Term Anticoagulation

Carotid Stenosis Repair: Which Patients Benefit?
J. Max Findlay, MD, PhD, FRCSC

In properly selected patients, surgical carotid stenosis repair is a powerful, stroke-reducing measure. In this article, Dr. Findlay shows that medical follow-up and ongoing treatment of risk factors will maximize the benefit from surgery. Studies currently in progress will determine the relative efficacy of carotid angioplasty and stenting.

Heartview
A Marked Canadian Presence at the American Heart Meeting