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Insights into the Association of Atrial Fibrillation and Myocardial Infarction
Given the mounting evidence suggesting that stroke, MI, and AF have pathophysiologic mechanisms in common, the presence of any one should at a minimum heighten suspicion for the others.
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The Echo Calcium Score
Aortic valve sclerosis and mitral annular calcification detected by echocardiography are known to be associated with atherosclerosis and are predictive of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines and Endocarditis Rates
Despite the limitations of this type of study, it supports the U.S. view of treating high-risk patients with antibiotic prophylaxis.
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines and Endocarditis Rates
Despite the limitations of this type of study, it supports the U.S. view of treating high-risk patients with antibiotic prophylaxis.
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Endovascular Intervention Takes Center Stage in Treatment of Acute Stroke
Two studies join a growing body of recent evidence supporting improved clinical outcomes with interventional treatment of acute stroke.
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Valve Thrombosis After TAVR: Is It as Rare as We Thought?
A CT study demonstrates that valve thrombosis may be more common than earlier thought.
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FDA Approves Ivabradine for Systolic Heart Failure
ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY: In HF patients with a heart rate above 70 bpm, despite truly maximum-tolerated doses of beta-blockers, ivabradine is an option.
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Ivabradine Tablets (Corlanor ®)
Ivabradine's effect in reducing heart rate, by acting on the SA node, was most prominent at a higher heart rate, thus minimizing the risk of bradycardia.
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Clindamycin vs. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for Uncomplicated Skin Infections
Cure rates did not differ between the treatments and rates of adverse events were similar in the two groups.
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Utility of the New Cholesterol Guidelines
The risk:benefit ratio is much better for moderate- than high-intensity statins.