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Cardiac death and perioperative myocardial infarctions occur in 2-20% (mean 6) of major noncardiac vascular surgery. Statins have been shown to have a protective effect, but the exact mechanism of this benefit is unclear.
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Off-pump CABG avoids the complications of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), but is technically demanding.
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This report from the merlin-timi 36 investigators describes the effects of ranolazine on spontaneous arrhythmias in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
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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.
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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.
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Cognitive decline after surgery requiring cardio-pulmonary bypass (CPB) may be due to cellular debris picked up by the cardiotomy suction device.
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This paper gives the results of 2 trials that evaluated the effects of dronedarone, a new antiarrhythmic agent, on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter.
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This paper reports the results of the Search AV Extension and Managed Ventricular Pacing for Promoting Atrioventricular Conduction (SAVE PACe) Trial. This study evaluated the use of pacing algorithms that were designed to minimize the percentage of ventricular pacing in patients with symptomatic sinus-node dysfunction.