Clinical Cardiology Alert – July 1, 2008
July 1, 2008
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Drug-Eluting Stents vs CABG for Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease
Although multivessel stenting is an off-label use DES, anecdotal evidence has suggested excellent short-term outcomes, comparable to those achieved with CABG. -
Coronary Angiographic Results of ASTEROID
A study to evaluate the effect of rosuvastatin on intravascular ultrasound derived coronary atheroma burden (ASTEROID) was designed to assess the effects of rosuvastatin monotherapy on the progression of coronary atherosclerosis in patients undergoing catheterization. -
Natural History of a Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Bicuspid aortic valve is a common congenital abnormality that can progress to significant aortic stenosis or regurgitation, and is associated with aortic aneurysm and dissection. -
Elevated Troponin I without ACS
Elevated troponin I is a nonspecific finding, but suggests a poor prognosis regardless of its cause. These investigators from Israel sought to clarify these observations. -
Risk of Sudden Death with Early Repolarization
Haissaguerre and his colleagues from twenty-two world-wide arrhythmia referral centers collected 206 patients with idiopathic ventricular fibrillation. -
Recalled ICD Leads
In october, 2007, Medtronic, a leading ICD and pacemaker manufacturer, issued an updated lead safety advisory and recalled the Sprint Fidelis family of ICD leads. -
Pharmacology Watch
Shingles vaccine added to CDC list of vaccines for adults 60 and older; CDC recommends Tdap for postpartum women; new study suggests sequential therapy with antibiotics for H. pylori may be more effective than standard therapy; FDA Actions. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement