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Spinonolactone Post Myocardial Infarction
Since aldosterone is extracted by the heart following acute myocardial infarction (MI), this group of investigators from Japan hypothesized that blocking its action may attenuate postinfarction remodeling. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Pharmacology Watch: HRT, Estrogen, and Postmenopausal Women: Year-Old WHI Study Continues to Raise Questions
The Women's Health Initiatives (WHI) was halted 1 year ago, but fallout from this landmark study continues. The study was designed to identify the risks or benefits of estrogen plus progesterone vs placebo in healthy postmenopausal women. -
Full July 2003 Issue in PDF
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New Hypertension Guidelines: JNC-7
A new classification of blood pressure in adults is suggested, with normal blood pressure (BP) as < 120 mm Hg and < 80 mm Hg. -
AMIOVIRT Trial
Data do not support early implantation of prophylactic ICDs in patients with nonischemic cardiomyopathy. -
Restenosis in Drug-Eluting Stents
The pattern of restenosis in sirolimus-eluting stents is focal and mainly inside the stent. -
Full May 29, 2003 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs
Influenza Vaccination and Reduction in Hospitalizations; Screening Men for Prostate and Colorectal Cancer; Weight Loss in CHF and Treatment with ACE-I -
Pharmacology Update: Aprepitant Capsules (Emend — Merck & Co)
The FDA has approved aprepitant for preventing both acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.