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Troponin Leak Portends Poorer Outcomes in Congestive Heart Disease Hospitalizations
Clinical question: What is the association between detectable cardiac troponin (cTn) levels and outcomes in persons hospitalized with acute...
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Long-Term Mortality Benefits With Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Clinical question: Does coronary artery bypass grafting added to medical therapy decrease mortality in patients with coronary artery disease and...
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Prior clopidogrel tied to more events in medically treated ACS patients
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among medically treated patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), prior clopidogrel therapy appears to be...
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Higher Risk of Cataracts After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The risk of cataracts increases after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), suggesting the need for eye protection...
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Study Finds: Blood Pressure Medication and Stain Cholesterol Fighter Decreases the Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke in Patients with Hypertension and Moderate Risk of Heart Disease
(Reuters) - Patients with hypertension and moderate risk of heart disease slashed their long-term risk of heart attack and stroke 40 percent by...
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Heart Disease Rates Have Dropped but Vary Widely by Region
(Reuters Health) - Over the last 40 years, heart disease rates have dropped in the U.S.
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No Mortality Benefit to Cardiac Catheterization in Patients with Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
Clinical question: Can cardiac catheterization prolong survival in patients with stable ischemic heart disease? Background: Previous results from...
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Study Suggests Growing Up in a Stress-Free Environment Lowers your Risk of Heart Attacks
(Reuters Health) - Kids who live in a stress-free environment may grow up to be adults with a lower risk of heart attacks than their peers who...
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Questions Have Been Raised about Potential Risks from Using Abbott Laboratories' Novel Coronary Stent
(Reuters) - U.S. government scientists have raised questions about the potential risks to patients of heart attacks and blood clots from Abbott...
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New Clinical Guides Available on Anemia, Congestive Heart Failure
SHM’s implementation tool kits provide hospitalists the information and tools they need to lead quality improvement projects on specific clinical...