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The 79 CC and 46 AA alleles studied were found to be high long term survival, further validating pharmacogenetic targeting of b blocker therapy for improving ACS results.
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In LQTS, the timing and frequency of syncope, QTc prolongation, and sex were predictive of risk for aborted cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac death during adolescence. Among patients with recent syncope, beta-blocker treatment was associated with reduced risk.
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Wait and see prescriptions (WASP) is a new concept for the treatment of otitis media in children.
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Type II Diabetes Mellitus effects 7-8% of adults in the United States and 5% worldwide, with increasing prevalence. Cardiologists have become more aware of the critical importance of diabetes in elevating vascular risk.
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ECG ST depression was strikingly predictive of outcomes in ACS patients, compared to new biomarkers.
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Regardless of baseline low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and statin therapy, additional strategies to increase HDL cholesterol should be evaluated in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
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Given appropriate precautions, noncardiac and cardiac MRI can potentially be safely performed in patients with selected implantable pacemaker and defibrillator systems.
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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors have been shown to reduce mortality and myocardial infarction (MI) in patients with heart failure due to reduced left ventricular (LV) systolic function.
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Discontinuation of anticoagulation 3-6 months after successful atrial fibrillation ablation is reasonable in low-risk patients.
