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05.09.20131760
Each of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and anemia is a potential independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, reduced kidney function, anemia, and its relationship have not been fully evaluated for the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF).
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04.09.20131481
The use of drug-eluting stents (DES) in women is more effective and safe than using bare-metal stents during long-term follow-up, according to a study released on Sept. 2 during the ESC Congress 2013 and simultaneously published in The Lancet.
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03.09.20131701
Use of beta blocker therapy to treat congestive heart failure (CHF) patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) remains paramount, with benefits independent of those of newer CHF therapies, according to results of the RAFT Study presented on Sept. 2 during the ESC Congress 2013.
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02.09.20131734
In acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the use of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to treat the artery responsible for the infarct (infarct, or culprit, artery) improves prognosis.
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30.08.20131939
For patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, the new dual endothelin-receptor antagonist macitentan is associated with reductions in morbidity and mortality, according to a study published in the Aug. 29 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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29.08.20131917
We aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the association between serum uric acid and incident heart failure (HF)/prognosis of HF patients.
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28.08.20131619
The 6-minute walking test (6mWT) is used to prescribe physical activity in cardiac surgery patients. The clinical value of a pre-discharge 6mWT and its association with outcome is not well defined.
