Clinical Cardiology Alert – June 1, 2011
June 1, 2011
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Medical Therapy vs CABG in Patients with LV Dysfunction
Patients with significant coronary artery disease (CAD) and left ventricular (LV) dysfunction are at high risk for death and hospitalization. -
Value of Myocardial Viability Testing in STICH
It is believed that returning blood flow to chronically ischemic but viable myocardium in patients with heart failure due to coronary artery disease will improve symptoms and reduce mortality. -
Stroke in Patients Undergoing PCI
Cerebrovascular events (CVE), including stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA), are recognized complications of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). -
Risk Factors for Atrial Fibrillation
The ARIC Study is a prospective epidemiologic study of atherosclerosis in four communities in the United States (Fairfax County, NC; Jackson, MS; Washington County, MD; and Minneapolis, MN). -
Compliance with Antihypertensive Therapy
Hypertension is usually asymptomatic, so adherence to drug therapy is an issue, especially if the drugs used cause symptoms. -
Complications of ICD Replacements
The province of Ontario in Canada maintains a comprehensive database of all implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implants. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Pharmacology Watch
Calcium supplements and MI; birth control pills and VTE; ACE inhibitors and breast cancer risk; spending on pharmaceuticals; and FDA actions.