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Length of Hospital Stay and Mortality in Patients with Pulmonary Embolism

Early discharge of patients with PE was associated with higher 30-day postdischarge mortality.

Heart Failure and Perioperative Mortality

In two studies, heart failure conferred a higher mortality risk after noncardiac surgery.

Do Statins Prevent Ischemic Stroke?

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A meta-analysis supports a role.

Bilirubin Protects Against Peripheral Arterial Disease

Higher levels of serum bilirubin are associated with lower risk for PAD.

Statins in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Risks for nonfatal cardiovascular events and cardiovascular death were lower with statins.

Is ECG Useful for Evaluating Young Patients with Syncope?

The short answer is "no!"

V/Q Scans — Not Obsolete Just Yet

In this study, V/Q scanning had excellent specificity and reasonable sensitivity, making it an appropriate imaging procedure for evaluation of pulmonary embolism in patients for whom CT angiography is contraindicated.

High BP in the Emergency Department: Stress or Hypertension?

Patients who are hypertensive in the ED should be advised to get follow-up blood pressure measurements.

Declining MI and Cardiovascular Risk Factors

The age-adjusted hazard for MI declined by 62% among British men who were followed for 25 years.

Choice of Antihypertensive Agents for Patients with Metabolic Syndrome: ALLHAT Results

Diuretics should continue to be first-line agents for treating patients with hypertension.

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