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What is the ‘Culprit’ Artery?

Interpret the ECG in the Figure obtained from a patient with new-onset chest pain. Localize the area(s) of acute infarction. Which coronary artery is likely to be acutely occluded?

Who Should be Referred for Advanced Heart Failure Care?

The authors concluded that more than one of five simple risk factors for death would be an indication to explore advanced therapies in systolic HF patients < 80 years of age.

Primary Nonadherence to Prescription Drugs Widespread

In a study of primary care patients, primary nonadherence was found to be common and may be improved by eliminating cost barriers as well as more frequent physician visits.

Early Intensive Therapy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Reduces Glycemic Variability: What Are the Clinical Implications?

Sixty-one patients with type 2 diabetes discontinued their prescribed antihyperglycemic agents and underwent 4 weeks of intensive insulin therapy. A total of 56% of patients demonstrated a reduction in glycemic variability and improvement in beta-cell function.