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Pulmonary Vein Isolation vs AV Node Ablation Plus Pacing
Khan et al report a multicenter trial comparing pulmonary vein isolation vs AV junctional ablation with biventricular pacing in patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure. -
Thrombophilia and Recurrent DVT
The risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) during extended anticoagulant therapy for thrombophilia remains poorly defined. Investigators analyzed 661 patients with idiopathic VTE who had been randomized to extended prophylaxis after three months of initial anticoagulation using either low-intensity (INR 1.5-1.9) or standard-intensity (INR 2.0-3.0) anticoagulation. Thrombophilic defects were identified in 42% of patients. The rate of recurrent VTE of only 0.9% per patient year was not influenced by thrombophilic abnormalities. Antiphospholipid antibodies trended toward increased recurrence (HR, 2.9; 95% CI: 0.9-10.5). The presence of thrombophilic defects did not increase the risk of recurrent VTE during extended anticoagulation relative to patients with idiopathic VTE without thrombophilic defects. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full December 7, 2009 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full December 7, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Anorectal Emergencies
Patients with anal diseases can be some of the most uncomfortable patients presenting to the emergency department. -
Pharmacology Watch - Full December, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Erectile dysfunction guidelines
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Aldosterone use in heart failure
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FDA Actions
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Efficacy of once-daily insulin