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The syllogism seemed so simple: 1) The CV risk reduction of aspirin (ASA) in primary prevention is linearly related to baseline risk; 2) DM is a high-risk population for CV events; and therefore, 3) ASA should be really good for primary prevention in diabetics. Well, it's not quite so simple.
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The U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has published its annual updated recommendations for routine immunizations of adults.
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Resting QRS duration is an independent predictor of cardiac death and/or myocardial infarction in patients with suspected CAD.
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This engaging epidemiologic survey assessed microbial contamination of soda-fountain drinks, dispensed from nine different fountain machines, relative to current U.S. drinking water standards.
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Two oral medications for relapsing-remitting MS in phase III development; antihypertensives find new uses; Ginkgo biloba does not prevent cognitive decline in elderly; and FDA Actions.
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Statins are now well established as powerful and favorable lipid-modifying drugs. They are primarily used for individuals with coronary artery disease or an abnormal lipid panel, and result in major decreases in morbidity and mortality.
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This paper details mortality results after ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation from one of the larger VT ablation sites in the United States, the University of Pennsylvania.
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Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) was first proposed over fifteen years ago but, until recently, there have been no FDA-approved devices specifically labeled for the treatment of AF.
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Stress-induced apical cardiomyopathy (Tako-Tsubo) is a recently recognized reversible form of acute cardiomyopathy that may mimic acute myocardial infarction initially.
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Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) has long been the preferred revascularization strategy for diabetic patients, but recent advances in technology have resulted in improved outcomes following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
