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Effect of Antihypertensives on Diastolic Function
Heart failure due to diastolic dysfunction is common in hypertensive patients, yet little is known about the effect of antihypertensive agents on diastolic dysfunction. -
Pharmacology Watch
Fractures and bisphosphonate therapy, warfarin anticoagulation and influenza vaccine and cotrimoxazole, antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel and aspirin, FDA Actions. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Mortality Post Septal Ablation and Myectomy for HCM
Sudden cardiac death is a feared complication of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Therapies to reduce the incidence of sudden cardiac death have included implantable defibrillators and surgical- and catheter-based approaches to reduce obstruction by septal reduction. -
Benefit of ASD Closure in Older Patients
Atrial septal defects (ASD) are among the most common congenital heart defect found in the adult population. Although they are often diagnosed and treated in childhood or infancy, some patients survive into adulthood with unrepaired ASDs. -
Surgery for Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis
The ACC/AHA guidelines give a class ii b recommendation for surgery in asymptomatic patients if aortic stenosis is very severe (area < 0.6 cm2) and operation risk is low. However, the outcome of this approach vs. following patients until symptoms or left ventricular dysfunction occurs has not been tested. -
Atrial Fibrillation Strategies in Heart Failure
The value of restoring and maintaining sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation remains controversial. -
Clinical Oncology Alert - Full June 2010 Issue in PDF
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Bisphosphonates and atypical fractures
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Pharmacology Watch - Full June 2010 Issue in PDF