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Brain CT Findings Enhance Prediction of Stroke After TIA
- Neurology
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CT findings honed the predictive ability of the ABCD score in an Italian cohort.
- By Samir H. Shah, MD, and Bruce Ovbiagele, MD
- April 29, 2008
- Covering Stroke 2008 Feb
Prasugrel vs. Clopidogrel, Continued . . .
- Cardiology
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A subanalysis of TRITON-TIMI 38 suggests that prasugrel lowers stent thrombosis rates in high-risk ACS patients.
- By Beat J. Meyer, MD
- April 23, 2008
- Covering Lancet 2008 Apr 19
Warfarin Increases Delayed Bleeding After Skin Surgery
- Dermatology
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But there is no need to stop warfarin if careful management is employed.
- By George J. Hruza, MD
- April 18, 2008
- Covering Br J Dermatol 2008 Mar
An ACE Inhibitor, an ARB, or Both for Patients at High Vascular Risk?
- General Medicine
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An ARB was as efficacious as an ACE inhibitor, but combination therapy failed to show any advantages.
- By Jamaluddin Moloo, MD, MPH
- April 17, 2008
- Covering N Engl J Med 2008 Apr 10
Ablation Therapy for Atrial Tachycardias: Some Answers, More Questions
- Cardiology
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A meta-analysis of four randomized comparison trials suggests that ablation may have the edge over drug treatment — but also highlights the paucity of evidence.
- By Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH
- April 16, 2008
- Covering Arch Intern Med 2008 Mar 24
Carotid Stenting vs. Endarterectomy — Long-Term Results
- General Medicine
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At 3 years, outcomes were similar for patients at high surgical risk.
- By Allan S. Brett, MD
- April 9, 2008
- Covering N Engl J Med 2008 Apr 10
Is Carotid Plaque a Predictor of Vascular Events?
- Cardiology
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In an observational study, a simple, noninvasive marker of subclinical atherosclerosis added predictive power to the Framingham Risk Score.
- By Joel M. Gore, MD
- April 9, 2008
- Covering Neurology 2008 Apr 1
Are Angiotensin-Receptor Blockers Effective Alternatives to ACE Inhibitors?
- Cardiology
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The angiotensin-receptor blocker telmisartan was shown to be as beneficial as the ACE inhibitor ramipril in preventing vascular events in high-risk patients.
- By Joel M. Gore, MD
- March 31, 2008
- Covering N Engl J Med 2008 Apr 10
You’re Never Too Old to Start Treatment for Hypertension
- Cardiology
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Findings from a randomized trial suggest that antihypertensive therapy lowers risk not only for stroke, but also for death from any cause.
- By JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- March 31, 2008
- Covering N Engl J Med 2008 May 1
Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale for Migraine Relief: A Study Headache
- Cardiology
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The final results from the MIST trial are disappointing.
- By Howard C. Herrmann, MD
- March 26, 2008
- Covering Circulation 2008 Mar 18