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Is There a Benefit to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Patients with a Narrow QRS and Echocardiographic Dyssychrony?
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Esmolol in Septic Shock
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Are Eligible Patients in the Community Receiving ICDs?
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Embolic Risk in Endocarditis
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Colchicine in Acute Pericarditis
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Biventricular vs RV Pacing for AV Block in Heart Failure
The Biventricular vs Right Ventricular Pacing in Heart Failure Patients with Atrioventricular Block (BLOCK HF) trial tested the hypothesis that biventricular pacing (cardiac resynchronization therapy [CRT]) would be superior to right ventricular pacing in patients with mild-to-moderate heart failure, left ventricular systolic dysfunction, and an indication for full-time ventricular pacing. -
Digoxin and Mortality in Atrial Fibrillation
The Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management (AFFIRM) trial was completed more than 10 years ago. -
Value of Cardiology Follow-up of Acute Chest Pain Patients
Patients seen in emergency departments (ED) for acute chest pain who are deemed low risk for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and relatively safe for discharge are often referred to their primary care physician (PCP) for follow-up. -
Pharmacology Watch: Do Perioperative Beta-Blockers Reduce Mortality?
Beta-blockers and noncardiac surgery; prenatal medication exposure and risk of autism; reasons for statin discontinuations; and FDA actions. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement