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05.09.20131847
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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04.09.20131560
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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03.09.20132578
Two ESC gold medallists for 2013: Evgeny Chazov and Douglas Zipes receive ESC honours.
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03.09.20131792
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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02.09.20131827
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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30.08.20132020
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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29.08.20132834
Professor Komajda is pleased to inform that Prs. Jeroen Bax and Alex Vahanian have accepted the endorsement by ESC of the 2nd Global Cardiovascular Forum in St. Petersburg in 2014.
