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Since the publication of the allhat trial, clinicians have progressively relied upon diuretic-based regimens to manage hypertension (HTN).
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Marine n-3 PUFAs act as pleiotropic agents on the cardiovascular system with a diverse range of effects most of which are beneficial for patients with known cardiovascular disease and possibly, they may even have beneficial effects with regard to the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
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Lifetime surveillance is required after successful treatment of childhood cancers, since up to 75% of survivors develop serious complications and other late effects.
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Dabigatran is indicated for reducing the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
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Pulmonary function can help predict cardiovascular death risk in individuals in the intermediate-risk group of Framingham Risk Scores.
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The ECG above was obtained from a slender and previously healthy 27-year-old woman having atypical chest discomfort. Is there evidence of chamber enlargement?
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The prophylactic use of aspirin (asa) provides risk reduction when used for secondary prophylaxis.
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The FDA has approved the first oral medication for the treatment of patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
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The introduction of acellular pertussis vaccines represented an important advance in public health, but developing a vaccine is not synonymous with protecting a population.