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Ranolazine for ACS
This report from the merlin-timi 36 investigators describes the effects of ranolazine on spontaneous arrhythmias in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Full December 1, 2007 Issue in PDF
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Sildenafil and Exercise Capacity in Heart Failure
An interesting therapeutic concept that has been put into clinical practice in the past several years is the use of nitric oxide donors for pulmonary hypertension. -
Weight Gain: Predictor of Heart Failure Hospitalization
Weight gain has long been used as a marker of fluid retention in heart failure patients. It is a cheap, simple test that can be performed daily in patients' homes. -
Cognitive Decline After CABG
Cognitive decline after surgery requiring cardio-pulmonary bypass (CPB) may be due to cellular debris picked up by the cardiotomy suction device. -
Withdrawal of Treatments in the Emergency Department
Emergency physicians and pre-hospital personnel are trained to intervene rapidly in critical situations. In the absence of information to the contrary, a patient's desire to be resuscitated must be assumedespecially when withholding life-sustaining procedures may result in death. -
Full November 26, 2007 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs by Louis Kuritzky, MD
Benefits of Coronary Prevention: WOSCOPS, Topiramate for Alcohol Dependence, and Job Strain and Recurrent CHD -
Can Clinical Empathy Be Taught?
Collaborative efforts between faculties of medicine and theater can be effective in teaching clinical empathy.