CARDIOLOGY: Stenting leaps ahead of bypass surgery, but ideal balance unknownFrom 1995 to 2007, ratio of PCI to CABG rose from 1.7 to 3.7 DOCTOR TO DOCTOR: Atrial fibrillation explainedCondition expected to become more common as population ages; choice of using rate control or rhythm control is still under discussion Pump inserted percutaneously offers bridge in cardiogenic shock Surgeons in Vancouver first in North America to use device Faster treatment best in high-risk acute coronary syndrome patients But low-risk patients can safely wait a few days if necessary MS drug proves promising for cardiomyopathy Home INR monitoring a safe alternative to clinic-based testing Drug-eluting stents better for diabetic patients Exercise is effective therapy for heart failure patients Patients in supervised sessions had lower rates of cardiovascular mortality and were less likely to be hospitalized for heart failure Jumpin’ JUPITER! People with normal cholesterol may benefit from statin therapy Practice Issues: Adverse Reactions Studies look at cardiovascular effects of glitazones and adverse drug events in the elderly. First Previous 90 91 92 Next Last
