Payal Kohli, MD

October 18, 2013

Only one agent can be used for anticoagulation in individuals with mechanical valves.

October 14, 2013

Nearly three-quarters of patients who are initially "statin-intolerant" are able to re-start therapy on a graduated-dosing schedule and continue on an intermittent dosing regimen.

October 10, 2013

Vitamin D supplementation in the VitDISH study did not improve isolated systolic hypertension in elderly patients who were deficient.

October 09, 2013

Electronic cigarettes may be the next big thing in helping smokers who want to quit. But, they may also be a new "gateway" product for youngsters who have yet to pick up. More, here.

September 12, 2013

Undiagnosed AF was discovered in 3% of individuals; 2% of individuals with known AF who were not on oral anticoagulation were also identified.

September 11, 2013

Pulmonary vein ablation has not gained recognition as a "cure" for atrial fibrillation so a new approach would be welcomed.

September 10, 2013

Statins used for primary prevention in elderly patients result in a significant reduction in MI and stroke.

September 10, 2013

Influenza infection may contribute to increases in cardiovascular hospitalizations and elevated rates of acute myocardial infarction (MI).

September 10, 2013

Patients with mechanical heart valves are not candidates for dabigatran; excess bleeding curtailed the first study to test it.

August 22, 2013

Reassess rate vs rhythym control, appropriate anticoagulation therapy and potential drug-drug interactions.