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Doppler echocardiographic techniques for estimating pulmonary artery (PA) systolic pressure (SP) and diastolic pressure (DP) using tricuspid (TR) and pulmonic valve (PV) regurgitation (PR), jet velocity and estimation of right atrial pressure (RAP) usually by inspection of the size and dynamics of the inferior vena cava (IVC) have been well described.
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The long-term success of revascularization by coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is not infrequently limited by degeneration, and ultimately failure, of venous conduits.
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The metabolic syndrome (tms), also known as the deadly quartet, Reavens syndrome, the insulin resistance syndrome, etc, has attracted considerable attention over the past few years, as it has been suspected that individuals with TMS are at increased risk for vascular disease, as well as the development of type 2 diabetes.
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The FDA has mandated a Black Box warning for all estrogen and estrogen/progestin products for use by postmenopausal women. The new warnings are based on analysis of data from the Womens Health Initiative (WHI) study that was published July 2002.
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Synopsis: DDDR pacing using a right ventricular lead in patients without an indication for antibradycardia pacing is detrimental.
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La Puma J. Dietary strategies for CHD prevention. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(2):22-23.
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O'Mathuna DP. Testosterone and andropause. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(2):19-22.