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Metabolic Impairment in Heart Failure: The Myocardial and Systemic Perspective

01.10.20141862

The following are 10 points to remember about the impact of metabolic impairment on the myocardium and peripheral tissues and organs in heart failure.

Evaluation and Treatment of Older Patients With Hypercholesterolemia: A Clinical Review

30.09.20143008

The following are 10 points to remember about this clinical review:

Clinical and Safety Outcomes Associated With Treatment of Acute Venous Thromboembolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

29.09.20141614

This network systematic review and meta-analysis describes the outcomes and safety of treatment for acute venous thromboembolism (VTE) in almost 45,000 patients.

Efficacy of Different Beta-Blockers in the Treatment of Long QT Syndrome

26.09.20141947

Do different beta-blockers vary in efficacy in reducing the risk of cardiac events in long QT syndrome (LQTS) and in genotype-positive LQT1 and LQT2 patients?

Key Updates for Angina, NSTEMI

25.09.20142187

The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released an update of their guidelines for unstable angina and non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI).

Short-term amiodarone therapy after reversion of persistent atrial fibrillation reduces recurrences at 18 months

24.09.20141523

The aim of this study was to compare the outcome of 3 months vs. 18 months of amiodarone treatment after atrial fibrillation (AF) conversion in patients who experienced the first episode of persistent AF.

2014 ESC Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism: The Task Force for the Diagnosis and Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

23.09.20142492

This guideline statement from the European Society of Cardiology discusses the appropriate diagnosis and management strategies for acute pulmonary embolism (PE). The following are eleven key points from the guideline statement.