Cardiology Today Current Issue
The following articles appeared in the print edition of Cardiology Today.
Table of Contents
- Novel therapies introduce next generation of PE treatment
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- Chronic total occlusion common in non-CABG patients with CAD
- Coronary stents not harmful for patients with metal allergy
- ECG abnormalities linked to increased CHD events in older adults
- FDA advisory panel: CV data needed pre-, post-approval of obesity drugs
- FDA approves expanded indication for cardiac resynchronization therapy
- First-of-its-kind paper published on best practices in cath lab
- High triglycerides increased risk for ischemic stroke in postmenopausal women
- NIH Stroke Scale identified high mortality risk in acute ischemic stroke patients
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- RAPID GENE: Genetic test identifies presence of common genetic variant
- Risk for cardiac arrest low among marathon runners
- Shared decision-making urged for clinicians, patients with advanced HF
- TRA-2P: Vorapaxar met primary CV endpoint, increased bleeding risk
- Antipsychotic drug linked to modest MI risk in older patients with dementia
- Broccoli and Cardiologists L. Samuel Wann, MD, MACC, FESC
- Leading organizations create lists of commonly used tests, procedures
- Pacemaker successfully implanted in smallest child at Packard Children's
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- FDA considers prescription drug switch to OTC
- Emphasis on chest compressions improved survival in nonshockable cardiac arrest patients
- Accuracy of aortic annular sizing for TAVR improved by cross-sectional CT assessment
- Antidepressant use ups risk for pregnancy-induced hypertension
- Countries' cholesterol levels tied to economy, health care system
- Higher BPA exposure associated with incident CAD
- Losartan, candesartan compare favorably at higher doses for patients with HF
- MAGGIC: HF survival better for women vs. men
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- Harrington moves to Stanford University, Peterson named successor
- 'Legends' honored at 2012 ACC Scientific Sessions
- Lewin leaving post as CEO of ACC
- NIH names Gibbons director of NHLBI
- SIR member awarded for work in vascular disease
- Michael H. Davidson, MD: Preventive cardiologist with a focus on lipids
- Abciximab infusion during intervention reduced infarct size
- Bariatric surgery bested medical therapy for managing obese patients with diabetes
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- CORONARY: Safety similar with on-pump, off-pump CABG
- CPORT-E: Safe, successful PCI possible without onsite cardiac surgery unit
- Dual, triple antiplatelet regimens equal for prevention of blood clots after angioplasty
- Expert discusses past, present and future of MI care
- IMMEDIATE: ACS patients benefit from early glucose, insulin, potassium combo
- Novel monoclonal antibody lowers LDL, may supplement statin therapy
- PARTNER: 2-year data support TAVR use
- RESOLUTE US: Zotarolimus-eluting stent continues to perform at 2 years
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- ROMICAT II: Cardiac CT reduced hospital stay for patients with suspected MI
- Seeing clogged arteries helps patients adhere to statin therapy, weight loss efforts
- New oral anticoagulants: Prescriber beware John Lindsley, PharmD, BCPS
- AKROBATS
- ASCERT
- EVOLUTION
- HAPPY Heart
- ISSUE-3
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- MAGGIC
- PLATINUM Workhorse
- RAPID GENE