High-dose statins trial shows power against plaqueAtherosclerotic plaque was reduced, but commentator says results don’t give green light to high-dose therapy Automatic BP cuffs lead to better diagnosesAbout one-quarter of hypertensives are being misdiagnosed Treatment combo could be game changer for ACS Low-dose rivaroxaban with antiplatelet therapy improves survival in high-risk population High BP related to birth defects Clinical Notes: Harmonized Canadian guidelines for CVD Initiative has harmonized, integrated more than 400 recommendations from eight separate Canadian guidelines. Practice Issues: Atorvastatin, grapefruit juice interaction Study evaluates effect of daily, single 300 mL glass of grapefruit juice on plasma concentrations and lipid-lowering effects of atorvastatin in hyperlipidemic patients. Practice Issues: Simvastatin - new dosage limitations Review recommends limiting use of 80 mg dose of simvastatin due to an increased risk of muscle damage. Music little help in delivering CPR Resynchronization added to ICD does not benefit all patients RAFT results showed overall survival gains, but not in those with atrial tachyarrhythmias Serum proteins may offer lung transplant urgency clue Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis affects up to 10,000 Canadians and transplantation is only treatment option First Previous 61 62 63 64 65 Next Last
