BACKGROUND: The optimal coronary stenting technique for true left main bifurcation lesions is uncertain. EBC MAIN (European ...

The term dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) refers to a spectrum of heterogeneous myocardial disorders that are characterized by ventricular dilation and depressed myocardial performance in the absence of ...

Defining the fine balance between safety and efficacy remains a challenge in patients with CKD treated with antithrombotic therapy. Unfortunately, dosing errors, which commonly occur in patients with ...

We conducted empagliflozin dose-ranging studies in C57BL/6NJ male mice to approximate efficacious doses used in human clinical trials. 4 When admixed to a laboratory rodent diet (LabDiet, #5001), a ...

Figure. WHO-recommended principles for screening. Colors illustrate compliance with screening principles for atrial fibrillation (green, fulfilled; orange, debated or dependent on the tool used; red, ...

Figure 1. Cause of death in prevalent dialysis patients in the United States, 2005 to 2007. 1 AMI indicates acute myocardial infarction; CHF, congestive heart failure; CVA, cerebrovascular accident.

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Establishing a clear and consistent association between IDH and CVD events is important because hypertension guidelines do not distinguish between IDH, isolated systolic hypertension, or SDH when ...

Given the increased risk of subsequent stroke in patients with incidental lacunar infarcts, it could be argued that antiplatelet therapy should be initiated for prevention. However, evidence from ...

The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular risk ...