Dr Ileana Piña reviews outcomes of women who participated in the STICH trial. The results surprised her, and they may surprise you, too.

Why are only 13% of cardiologists women? Drs Harrington and Duvernoy discuss results from the recent ACC lifestyle survey and strategies for making cardiology 'a more human place.'

We need large-scale observational studies of real-world patients to determine the safety and efficacy of lower doses of NOACs, says Dr Goldhaber.

Periprocedural anticoagulation in AF, bioresorbable stents, hypertension guidelines, clinician estimates of benefits/harms, and industry ties with patient advocacy groups are discussed this week.

A pioneer in the early days of interventional cardiology, Dr Grines did not let motherhood derail her career, even if it meant bringing her kids to the cath lab.

Legal challenges for PCKS9-inhibitor drugs, statins in the young, hacked cardiac devices, prediabetes screening, and empathy are the topics discussed by Dr John Mandrola in this week's podcast.

Drs Foy and Mandrola discuss their meta-analysis on the efficacy of CT angiography versus stress testing in low-risk patients who present to the ED with chest pain.

What role do exercise and weight loss have in the management of patients with atrial fibrillation? Who is likely to benefit and how should those patients be counseled?

Surgical AF ablation, warfarin discontinuation, patient understanding of tests, geographic variation of care, and familial hypercholesterolemia are reviewed in this week's podcast.

A critical piece of information is missing from this case. Can you solve the puzzle?