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Coronary Artery Disease
Could this woman have been saved?
David S. Starr, MD, JD January 20, 2010
Considered an unlikely candidate for CAD, her chest pains were misdiagnosed as tracheitis.
Controlling lipids: What the evidence shows
Nancy D. Stubbs, FNP, and Stephen A. Geraci, MD January 14, 2010
Combing through the best and latest trials, our experts synthesize the findings. Learn which patients need drugs and which drugs are best.
Blocked artery goes undetected
David S. Starr, MD, JD August 17, 2009
The patient's ECG was first interpreted as normal, but he later suffered an MI following surgery.
Screening for asymptomatic CAD may not reduce cardiac events in diabetes patients
Alan Ehrlich, MD August 13, 2009
Some dietary guidelines more heart-friendly
August 12, 2009
Investigators can now report that Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) adherence is associated with reduced progression of coronary artery atherosclerosis in women with established coronary artery disease (CAD)—and that some DGA recommendations are more beneficial than others in this respect.
Kidney function affects warfarin action in patients with CKD
May 13, 2009
Patients with kidney impairment seem to require lower doses of warfarin and may need closer monitoring to avoid serious bleeding complications.
Addressing cardiac risk in the young
January 23, 2009
What lipid levels lower atheroma burden?
January 08, 2009
Fibrate used in combination with statin approved
December 16, 2008
The FDA has approved Trilipix (fenofibric acid), a delayed-release capsule for use along with diet to treat dyslipidemia. Trilipix is the first fibrate to be approved for use in combination with a statin.
Top 10 health stories of 2008
December 11, 2008
Blood sugar goals, stem cells, CT scans, health reform--these are some of the issues to make the list of most important stories of the year, as chosen by the Harvard Health Letter.
Statins protect against CVD, not renal disease
December 04, 2008
Statin use does not decrease renal-function loss in patients without cardiovascular disease (CVD) or in those at risk for it, but the drug is effective for primary prevention of CVD, a study found.
Trial integrates depression and BP treatment
August 28, 2008
An integrated approach to hypertension and depression treatment yielded significantly better results for both conditions in a recent six-week pilot study. Patients in the integrated-care arm showed fewer...
Divergent BPs at Home and the Office
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If you record a high BP in the office, but the patient says it is normal at home, should the dosage of his antihypertensive medication be adjusted? Is 24-hour monitoring of...
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