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The pre-discharge initiation of beta blocker therapy for decompensated heart failure patients increased the number of patients on beta blockers at 60 days without an increase in length of stay or adverse effects.
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Data showed a strong trend toward benefit with ICD therapy in patients with nonischemic cardiomyopathy.
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CPR values as a continuous variable have independent predictive value for subsequent coronary events in apparently healthy women.
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Current rofecoxib use was associated with a higher risk of acute myocardial infarction or admission for heart failure compared to celecoxib.
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In selected patients, cardiac resynchronization therapy with a pacemaker or pacemaker-defibrillator improves their clinical course and the addition of a defibrillator with cardiac resynchronization therapy alone further reduces mortality.
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Long-term treatment with aspirin is associated with a progressive diminution in platelet sensitivity to the drug.
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The dose of aspirin after discharge for acute coronary syndromes may affect the 6-month clinical course.
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Thrombolysis with intravenous rt-PA (IVrt-PA) is an effective treatment for strokes due to acute cerebral ischemia. This analysis of pooled data confirms that the sooner rt-PA is given to stroke patients, the greater the benefit, especially if started within 90 minutes. The results suggest a potential benefit beyond 3 hours but with a potential for an increased risk of death.
