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Effect of Diabetes on Progression of Coronary Atherosclerosis and Arterial Remodeling
What are the mechanisms that underlie coronary atherosclerosis in people with and without diabetes? Do they differ? Find out more from this meta-analysis of over 2,000 randomized subjects.
Journal Article, August 21, 2008
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Discussing End-of-Life Care With Your Patients
This article describes how to embrace end-of-life care and develop the skills that can make us experts at providing it.
Journal Article, August 20, 2008
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Collective Experience with Hybrid Procedures for Suprarenal and Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms
Suprarenal and thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair can present a variety of anatomical challenges. These study authors share collective results from hybrid procedures and suggest indications for use.
Journal Article, August 20, 2008
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Delivery of Optimized Anticoagulant Therapy: Consensus Statement from the Anticoagulation Forum
A systematic approach to the key elements outlined here will reduce the likelihood of adverse events.
Journal Article, August 20, 2008
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Pharmacodynamics of Uniform versus Nonuniform Warfarin Dosages
Is it safe or effective to switch dosages on different days of the week?
Journal Article, August 20, 2008
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Series of Tall T Waves (II)
Are the tall T waves indicative of hyperkalemia, myocardial ischemia, or are they simply a normal variant?
Clinical Case, August 20, 2008
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CME
A Change in Upper Extremity Examination
A 45-year-old woman suffers several complications during treatment for right pleural effusion. A change in her right hand is noticed; it is blistered, extremely swollen, and tense. The radial and ulnar pulses are not palpable. What is the underlying etiology?
Clinical Case, August 20, 2008
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Circumferential 2D-Strain Imaging for the Prediction of Long term Response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) responder rates can be low, so it is key to select patients carefully and to define predictors. Could circumferential 2D-strain imaging predict successful CRT?
Journal Article, August 19, 2008
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The Relationship Between Exercise and Risk of Venous Thrombosis in Elderly People
Is strenuous exercise associated with a higher risk of venous thrombosis in the elderly population?
Journal Article, August 19, 2008
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Monitoring and Managing Cardiotoxicities Associated with Cancer Therapies: An Expert Interview with Dr. Pamela S. Douglas
In this interview, Dr. Douglas discusses some of the key challenges facing oncologists today in monitoring and managing cardiotoxicities associated with cancer therapeutics.
Expert Viewpoint, August 19, 2008
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Why Should I Report an Adverse Drug Event?
Individual clinicians can play a vital role in detecting potentially serious adverse drug events -- and the safety of our drug supply depends on them.
Expert Viewpoint, August 18, 2008
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Should Statins Ever Be Prescribed in Children With Lipid Problems?
If children are prescribed statins, they may have to take these drugs for decades. Here, Dr. Black discusses whether clinicians should consider this approach, and what an alternative might be.
Expert Viewpoint, August 18, 2008
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Which Diet is Best? Have the Behaviorists Failed Us?
In his video blog, Dr. Black discusses the recent New England Journal of Medicine comparison of diets -- and makes several important observations about what this means for clinicians, going forward.
Expert Viewpoint, August 18, 2008
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Economic Benefit of Appropriate Timing of Vancomycin Prophylaxis in Patients Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery
What is the impact of appropriate antibiotic timing on hospital costs and length of hospital stay?
Journal Article, August 18, 2008
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Optimization of the Use of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Levels for Risk Stratification at Discharge in Elderly Patients With Decompensated Heart Failure
BNP risk stratification for elderly heart failure patients: Who, what, where, and when. Find out more about monitoring BNP changes over time.
Journal Article, August 18, 2008
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CME
Complications in Oncology Practice: Venous Thromboembolism and Tumor Lysis Syndrome
These interactive patient case simulations explore the management of VTE and TLS in patients undergoing cancer treatment.
Clinical Case, August 18, 2008
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The Risk in Exercise Training
Exercise training risk includes definable cardiovascular complications for specific age groups. This article suggests ways to reduce risk for patients who are starting an exercise program.
Journal Article, August 15, 2008
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ACCORD, ADVANCE, AVOID: What Do They Tell Us About Treating our Patients?
The ACCORD results were negative (for the primary endpoint), the ADVANCE results were positive. Dr. Black compares and contrasts these results with those of the AVOID study.
Expert Viewpoint, August 15, 2008
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Urgent PCI in Patients With Stent Thrombosis: An Observational Single-Center Study Comparing Thrombus Aspiration and Standard PCI
Stent thrombosis is a known complication of PCI: Does thrombus aspiration lead to better outcomes than standard care? Explore these pilot-study results to learn more.
Journal Article, August 15, 2008
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Protection Devices and Thrombectomy for Native Coronary Artery ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Protection devices and thrombectomy in PCI: What does the current evidence reveal? Explore this summary and suggested guidelines for thrombectomy.
Journal Article, August 15, 2008
