Cardiovascular Evaluation and Care for Noncardiac Surgery: Revised Guidelines
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New recommendations call for assessing both short-term and long-term cardiac risks, not merely clearing patients for surgery.
By Beat J. Meyer, MD
November 28, 2007
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Fleisher LA et al., J Am Coll Cardiol 2007 Oct 23; 50:e159
Revised Guidelines for Unstable Angina and Non-ST-Segment-Elevation MI
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The 2007 guidelines emphasize early diagnosis and risk stratification to guide decisions on invasive vs. noninvasive treatment.
By Howard C. Herrmann, MD
September 12, 2007
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Anderson JL et al., J Am Coll Cardiol 2007 Aug 14; 50:652-726
Use of Biomarkers in Heart Failure
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Recommendations for the clinical use of BNP/NT-proBNP and cardiac troponin tests in the clinical management of heart failure
By Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH
August 8, 2007
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Wilson Tang WH et al., Circulation 2007 Jul 31; 116:e99-109
Revised AHA Guidelines for Prevention of Infective Endocarditis
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The 2007 guidelines reflect questions about the effectiveness of antimicrobial prophylaxis for IE associated with dental, GI, or GU tract procedures.
By Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM
May 30, 2007
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Wilson W et al., Circulation 2007 Apr 19
Guidelines: Ventricular Arrhythmias and Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death
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Joint recommendations from three major cardiology societies
By Mark D. Carlson, MD
October 18, 2006
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Zipes DP et al., J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 Sep 5; 48:1064-108
Revised Guidelines for Atrial Fibrillation
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The 2006 guidelines recommend that decision making about anticoagulation therapy be based primarily on a patient’s risk for stroke.
By Mark D. Carlson, MD
September 13, 2006
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Fuster V et al., J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 Aug 15; 48:854-906
Guidelines for Valvular Heart Disease
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A 2006 update from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association
By Howard C. Herrmann, MD
August 2, 2006
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Bonow RO et al., J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 Aug 1; 48:598-675
New AHA Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations
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The new advice includes specific maximums for daily saturated and trans fat intake.
By JoAnne M. Foody, MD
July 12, 2006
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Lichtenstein AH et al., Circulation 2006 Jul 4; 114:82-96
Guidelines: Secondary Prevention for Patients with Coronary and Other Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease
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Revised recommendations from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology
By JoAnne M. Foody, MD
June 8, 2006
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Smith SC Jr et al., J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 May 16; 47:2130-9
Perioperative Beta-Blocker Therapy for Noncardiac Surgery
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A focused guideline update from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association
By Hugh Calkins, MD
May 18, 2006
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