Clinical Cardiology Alert – May 1, 2004
May 1, 2004
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More Late-Breaking Clinical Trials Presented at the American College of Cardiology Meeting
Drs. Stuart Connolly and Stefan Hohnloser presented results from the Defibrillator In Acute Myocardial Infarction Trial (DINAMIT). Prior studies had shown that patients with recent myocardial infarction and left ventricular dysfunction are at high risk for death in the period after myocardial infarction. -
Exercise Training for Angina
A 12-month program of regular exercise in selected patients with chronic stable angina and significant CAD resulted in a higher event-free survival and exercise capacity at lower costs than PCI. -
Aspirin Dosage in ACS
The dose of aspirin after discharge for acute coronary syndromes may affect the 6-month clinical course. -
Long-Term Aspirin Therapy
Long-term treatment with aspirin is associated with a progressive diminution in platelet sensitivity to the drug. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement