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A picture of a 12-lead ECG was obtained from a healthy 32 year old man who had some atypical chest pain. Although there are no ECG findings suggestive of acute ischemia, doctors disagree with the computer interpretation ...
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The fda has approved a new drug with a unique mechanism of action for the treatment of chronic angina. Ranolazine reduces the frequency of chest pains by reducing the demand for oxygen but does not have significant effect on heart rate or blood pressure.
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Long-term use of warfarin is associated with an increase in osteoporotic fractures.
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Future research will demonstrate whether these tests can also document and monitor the benefit of specific therapeutic interventions.
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Upper abdominal pain, without anatomic explanation, occurs in over 80% of adult patients with migraine, and may be part of the migraine syndrome.
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Carotid artery angioplasty with stenting (CAS) has been accepted by many physicians and most patients as a less invasive alternative to carotid endarterectomy (CEA) ...
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An inherited defect in Type IV collagen, a basement membrane protein, may be a cause of small-vessel disease and primary intracerebral hemorrhage.
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Rivastigmine demonstrated clinically significant benefits for up to one year in patients with dementia associated with Parkinson's disease.
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The absorption of thyroxine is strongly influenced by stomach acidity, according to new study.
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