]> 2026-08-04T20:48:26+00:00 General Cardiology News 14 en 2007-10-27T08:32:53Z 2454400.856169 General Cardiology News European Heart Journal Announces Articles to be Available in Open Source Format 0 en European Heart Journal Announces Articles to be Available in Open Source Format Stents: Johnson & Johnson Reports Significant Decrease in Stent Sales 0 en Stents: Johnson & Johnson Reports Significant Decrease in Stent Sales Metabolic syndrome: Study links soft drink consumption with increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome 0 en Metabolic syndrome: Study links soft drink consumption with increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome Pulmonary embolism is the cause of approximately 10% of hospital deaths despite approved therapies for treatment and prevention. July 26, 2007 0 en Pulmonary embolism is the cause of approximately 10% of hospital deaths despite approved therapies for treatment and prevention. July 26, 2007 It’s About Time: A Regionalized Approach to Patients with AMI. August 8, 2007 0 en It’s About Time: A Regionalized Approach to Patients with AMI. August 8, 2007 PCI: Nonclinical factors may influence physician decision-making 0 en PCI: Nonclinical factors may influence physician decision-making Understanding the stiff heart: scientists discover the cells and molecules responsible for cardiac fibrosis. August 12, 2007 0 en Understanding the stiff heart: scientists discover the cells and molecules responsible for cardiac fibrosis. August 12, 2007 Heart failure: A1 Adenosine Antagonists for Heart Failure 0 en Heart failure: A1 Adenosine Antagonists for Heart Failure Heart Failure: Data wanted on Effective Management Strategies for Patients with HF and PSF 0 en Heart Failure: Data wanted on Effective Management Strategies for Patients with HF and PSF Inotrope-Dependent Heart Failure Patients Who Are Ineligible for Transplantation Benefit from Long-Term Mechanical Circulatory Support 0 en Inotrope-Dependent Heart Failure Patients Who Are Ineligible for Transplantation Benefit from Long-Term Mechanical Circulatory Support Heart muscle cells grown from human embryonic stem cells can help repair damaged hearts following a heart attack. August 30, 2007 0 en Heart muscle cells grown from human embryonic stem cells can help repair damaged hearts following a heart attack. August 30, 2007 Cholesterol Values During Puberty: Results of the STRIP Study 0 en Cholesterol Values During Puberty: Results of the STRIP Study Recombinant Human Erythropoietin (rHuEpo): Lack of Effect on Response to ASA or Clopidogrel 0 en Recombinant Human Erythropoietin (rHuEpo): Lack of Effect on Response to ASA or Clopidogrel High Dose Diuretics Associated with Adverse Outcomes in ADHERE 0 en High Dose Diuretics Associated with Adverse Outcomes in ADHERE Heart Failure: Increasing Role of Advanced Practice Nurses in Heart Failure Management 0 en Heart Failure: Increasing Role of Advanced Practice Nurses in Heart Failure Management Venous thromboembolism: Under-recognized and under-treated 0 en Venous thromboembolism: Under-recognized and under-treated Underutilization of Cardiac Rehab Despite Guidelines and Reimbursement 0 en Underutilization of Cardiac Rehab Despite Guidelines and Reimbursement Making the most of cardiac resynchronization therapy : remotely monitoring patients 0 en Making the most of cardiac resynchronization therapy : remotely monitoring patients Panic Attacks in Postmenopausal Women Increase Risk of CV Events 0 en Panic Attacks in Postmenopausal Women Increase Risk of CV Events Guidelines: The ESC/ACC/AHA/WHF Global Task Force Releases New Universal Definition of MI 0 en Guidelines: The ESC/ACC/AHA/WHF Global Task Force Releases New Universal Definition of MI VEGF-165 Plasmid Gene Therapy in Patients with Refractory Angina Fails to Improve Outcomes in the Northern Trial 0 en VEGF-165 Plasmid Gene Therapy in Patients with Refractory Angina Fails to Improve Outcomes in the Northern Trial Heart Failure: Results of CORONA trial released 0 en Heart Failure: Results of CORONA trial released Statins in Heart Failure: Results of CORONA 0 en Statins in Heart Failure: Results of CORONA Torcetrapib Associated with Higher CV Event Rates in ILLUMINATE 0 en Torcetrapib Associated with Higher CV Event Rates in ILLUMINATE Prevention: Results of the ILLUMINATE Trial Released at AHA 2007 0 en Prevention: Results of the ILLUMINATE Trial Released at AHA 2007 SPECT Substudy of COURAGE shows Improved Perfusion with PCI at Follow-Up 0 en SPECT Substudy of COURAGE shows Improved Perfusion with PCI at Follow-Up PROVIDENCE-1 trial Results: Rifalazil Has No Effect in Patients with Intermittent Claudication 0 en PROVIDENCE-1 trial Results: Rifalazil Has No Effect in Patients with Intermittent Claudication The Couma-Gen Study did not Demonstrate a Reduction in Out-of-range INRs in Patients with Pharmacogenetic-guided Dosing of Warfarin 0 en The Couma-Gen Study did not Demonstrate a Reduction in Out-of-range INRs in Patients with Pharmacogenetic-guided Dosing of Warfarin Results from STITCH Trial Demonstrate a Simplified, Step-Care Process is More Effective than Guidelines-Based Practice in Hypertension Treatment 0 en Results from STITCH Trial Demonstrate a Simplified, Step-Care Process is More Effective than Guidelines-Based Practice in Hypertension Treatment Metoprolol Associated with Lower Rates of Major CV Events in POISE Trial for High Risk Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery 0 en Metoprolol Associated with Lower Rates of Major CV Events in POISE Trial for High Risk Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery Microvolt T Wave Alternans Test (MTWA) not Predictive of Ventricular Arrhythias Following MI 0 en Microvolt T Wave Alternans Test (MTWA) not Predictive of Ventricular Arrhythias Following MI Rhythm Control Demonstrated as Equally Effective as Rate Control in Preventing CV Mortality 0 en Rhythm Control Demonstrated as Equally Effective as Rate Control in Preventing CV Mortality Rethinking a “healthy weight”: New study finds that being overweight is not associated with increased mortality from cardiovascular causes 0 en Rethinking a “healthy weight”: New study finds that being overweight is not associated with increased mortality from cardiovascular causes Tirofiban and transfer compares favorably to fibrinolysis in STEMI 0 en Tirofiban and transfer compares favorably to fibrinolysis in STEMI More evidence of the primacy of chest compressions over ventilation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation 0 en More evidence of the primacy of chest compressions over ventilation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation Statins found to be protective against recurrence of atrial fibrillation after cardioversion 0 en Statins found to be protective against recurrence of atrial fibrillation after cardioversion JNK in the trunk without extra sugar in the tank 0 en JNK in the trunk without extra sugar in the tank Treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria with the anti-complement antibody eculizumab helps prevent thromboembolism 0 en Treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria with the anti-complement antibody eculizumab helps prevent thromboembolism New meta-analysis demonstrates significant incidence of psychiatric side effects of the weight loss medication rimonabant 0 en New meta-analysis demonstrates significant incidence of psychiatric side effects of the weight loss medication rimonabant The safety of thiazolidinediones in older diabetics 0 en The safety of thiazolidinediones in older diabetics Sunitinib, a small molecular weight tyrosine-kinase inhibitor, is found to have cardiac toxicity 0 en Sunitinib, a small molecular weight tyrosine-kinase inhibitor, is found to have cardiac toxicity New target for treating salt-induced hypertension 0 en New target for treating salt-induced hypertension Statins may cause sleep disorders 0 en Statins may cause sleep disorders Renin: who needs it, anyway? 0 en Renin: who needs it, anyway? Nephrotic syndrome and risk of venous and arterial thromboembolism 0 en Nephrotic syndrome and risk of venous and arterial thromboembolism New formula for predicting long-term survival based on exercise treadmill testing 0 en New formula for predicting long-term survival based on exercise treadmill testing Planning your New Year’s resolution—which diet is best? 0 en Planning your New Year’s resolution—which diet is best? Preoperative statins for prevention of atrial fibrillation following cardiac surgery 0 en Preoperative statins for prevention of atrial fibrillation following cardiac surgery “Renal-dose” dopamine increases renal blood flow in heart failure patients 0 en “Renal-dose” dopamine increases renal blood flow in heart failure patients High red cell distribution width associated with adverse outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease 0 en High red cell distribution width associated with adverse outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease In vivo imaging of inflammatory cells trafficking to atherosclerotic lesions 0 en In vivo imaging of inflammatory cells trafficking to atherosclerotic lesions Vitamin D deficiency associated with cardiovascular risk 0 en Vitamin D deficiency associated with cardiovascular risk New AHA statement focuses on improving rates and success of bystander CPR 0 en New AHA statement focuses on improving rates and success of bystander CPR Inflammatory biomarkers predict short-term mortality in patients with peripheral arterial disease 0 en Inflammatory biomarkers predict short-term mortality in patients with peripheral arterial disease NHLBI recommends early termination of the intensive blood sugar lowering strategy in the ACCORD trial 0 en NHLBI recommends early termination of the intensive blood sugar lowering strategy in the ACCORD trial Intensive blood sugar control among diabetics does not increase mortality in the ADVANCE trial 0 en Intensive blood sugar control among diabetics does not increase mortality in the ADVANCE trial Metabolic syndrome linked to higher rates of atrial fibrillation 0 en Metabolic syndrome linked to higher rates of atrial fibrillation New AHA statement on hyperglycemia during ACS admissions 0 en New AHA statement on hyperglycemia during ACS admissions Genetic variability is linked to differences in response to warfarin therapy 0 en Genetic variability is linked to differences in response to warfarin therapy Promising results from a phase 2 study of a vaccine for hypertension 0 en Promising results from a phase 2 study of a vaccine for hypertension New guidelines for the management of cocaine chest pain 0 en New guidelines for the management of cocaine chest pain New study uses gene variants to predict cardiovascular risk 0 en New study uses gene variants to predict cardiovascular risk Telmisartan is as effective and safe as ramipril in patients at high risk for vascular events: Results from the ONTARGET trial 0 en Telmisartan is as effective and safe as ramipril in patients at high risk for vascular events: Results from the ONTARGET trial Treatment of hypertension with indapamide with or without perindopril is beneficial in the elderly: Results from the HYVET study 0 en Treatment of hypertension with indapamide with or without perindopril is beneficial in the elderly: Results from the HYVET study Rosuvastatin reduces coronary artery disease progression over time in the ASTEROID trial 0 en Rosuvastatin reduces coronary artery disease progression over time in the ASTEROID trial Pioglitazone Prevents Progression of Coronary Atherosclerosis in Diabetic Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: Results of the PERISCOPE Trial 0 en Pioglitazone Prevents Progression of Coronary Atherosclerosis in Diabetic Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: Results of the PERISCOPE Trial Rimonabant does not reduce atherosclerosis progression in STRADIVARIUS 0 en Rimonabant does not reduce atherosclerosis progression in STRADIVARIUS Insertable Loop Recorder Tracks Cardiac Arrhythmias Following Acute Myocardial Infarction 0 en Insertable Loop Recorder Tracks Cardiac Arrhythmias Following Acute Myocardial Infarction Standard Physician Care for Heart Failure is Just as Effective as and Less Expensive Than a Home Monitoring System 0 en Standard Physician Care for Heart Failure is Just as Effective as and Less Expensive Than a Home Monitoring System Treatment of hypertension in the very old reduces all-cause mortality 0 en Treatment of hypertension in the very old reduces all-cause mortality Predicting who will benefit from cardiac resynchronization therapy: results of PROSPECT 0 en Predicting who will benefit from cardiac resynchronization therapy: results of PROSPECT Gradual decline in mortality rate following STEMI in the United States 0 en Gradual decline in mortality rate following STEMI in the United States Pre-operative Statin Therapy Improves Clinical Outcomes among Cardiac Surgical Patients: Results from a Meta-Analysis 0 en Pre-operative Statin Therapy Improves Clinical Outcomes among Cardiac Surgical Patients: Results from a Meta-Analysis Intensive blood sugar control is associated with increased mortality among type 2 diabetics in ACCORD 0 en Intensive blood sugar control is associated with increased mortality among type 2 diabetics in ACCORD Rhythm control is no better than rate control among patients with atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure 0 en Rhythm control is no better than rate control among patients with atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure Simvastatin and ezetimibe combination does not reduce the rate of progression of aortic valve disease in the SEAS trial 0 en Simvastatin and ezetimibe combination does not reduce the rate of progression of aortic valve disease in the SEAS trial Larger Versus Smaller Clinical Safety Databases for Regulatory Approval of Drugs. 0 en Larger Versus Smaller Clinical Safety Databases for Regulatory Approval of Drugs. TRANSCEND Study suggests that telmisartan reduces cardiovascular events 0 en TRANSCEND Study suggests that telmisartan reduces cardiovascular events The GISSI-HF trial suggests long-term treatment with n-3 PUFAs provides moderate clinical benefits for chronic heart failure patients 0 en The GISSI-HF trial suggests long-term treatment with n-3 PUFAs provides moderate clinical benefits for chronic heart failure patients Rosuvastatin is Not Beneficial Among Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: Results from GISSI-HF trial 0 en Rosuvastatin is Not Beneficial Among Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: Results from GISSI-HF trial TRANSCEND Study Misses Primary Endpoint 0 en TRANSCEND Study Misses Primary Endpoint Intensified NT BNPguided Therapy might be Beneficial among Patients aged less than 75 Years: Results from the TIME-CHF Trial 0 en Intensified NT BNPguided Therapy might be Beneficial among Patients aged less than 75 Years: Results from the TIME-CHF Trial Revascularization with CABG or PCI had no Difference on Outcomes of Death, non-fatal MI, or CVA for Diabetics with Multi-Vessel Coronary Disease: Results of the CARDia Trial 0 en Revascularization with CABG or PCI had no Difference on Outcomes of Death, non-fatal MI, or CVA for Diabetics with Multi-Vessel Coronary Disease: Results of the CARDia Trial SYNTAX study fails to support PCI as non-inferior to CABG in patients with left main or 3-vessel coronary artery disease 0 en SYNTAX study fails to support PCI as non-inferior to CABG in patients with left main or 3-vessel coronary artery disease Inhaled anticholinergics for the treatment of COPD is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. 0 en Inhaled anticholinergics for the treatment of COPD is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. JUPITER Trial Demonstrates Effectiveness of Statin Therapy in Reducing Cardiovascular Events among Healthy Patients 0 en JUPITER Trial Demonstrates Effectiveness of Statin Therapy in Reducing Cardiovascular Events among Healthy Patients Susceptibility loci for intracranial aneurysm in European and Japanese populations 0 en Susceptibility loci for intracranial aneurysm in European and Japanese populations Cholesterol Values During Puberty: Results of the STRIP Study 0 en Cholesterol Values During Puberty: Results of the STRIP Study European Heart Journal Announces Articles to be Available in Open Source Format 0 en European Heart Journal Announces Articles to be Available in Open Source Format Genetic variability is linked to differences in response to warfarin therapy 0 en Genetic variability is linked to differences in response to warfarin therapy Gradual decline in mortality rate following STEMI in the United States 0 en Gradual decline in mortality rate following STEMI in the United States Guidelines: The ESC/ACC/AHA/WHF Global Task Force Releases New Universal Definition of MI 0 en Guidelines: The ESC/ACC/AHA/WHF Global Task Force Releases New Universal Definition of MI Heart Failure: Data wanted on Effective Management Strategies for Patients with HF and PSF 0 en Heart Failure: Data wanted on Effective Management Strategies for Patients with HF and PSF Heart Failure: Increasing Role of Advanced Practice Nurses in Heart Failure Management 0 en Heart Failure: Increasing Role of Advanced Practice Nurses in Heart Failure Management Heart Failure: Results of CORONA trial released 0 en Heart Failure: Results of CORONA trial released Heart failure: A1 Adenosine Antagonists for Heart Failure 0 en Heart failure: A1 Adenosine Antagonists for Heart Failure Heart muscle cells grown from human embryonic stem cells can help repair damaged hearts following a heart attack. August 30, 2007 0 en Heart muscle cells grown from human embryonic stem cells can help repair damaged hearts following a heart attack. August 30, 2007 High Dose Diuretics Associated with Adverse Outcomes in ADHERE 0 en High Dose Diuretics Associated with Adverse Outcomes in ADHERE High red cell distribution width associated with adverse outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease 0 en High red cell distribution width associated with adverse outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease In vivo imaging of inflammatory cells trafficking to atherosclerotic lesions 0 en In vivo imaging of inflammatory cells trafficking to atherosclerotic lesions Inflammatory biomarkers predict short-term mortality in patients with peripheral arterial disease 0 en Inflammatory biomarkers predict short-term mortality in patients with peripheral arterial disease Inhaled anticholinergics for the treatment of COPD is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. 0 en Inhaled anticholinergics for the treatment of COPD is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. Inotrope-Dependent Heart Failure Patients Who Are Ineligible for Transplantation Benefit from Long-Term Mechanical Circulatory Support 0 en Inotrope-Dependent Heart Failure Patients Who Are Ineligible for Transplantation Benefit from Long-Term Mechanical Circulatory Support Insertable Loop Recorder Tracks Cardiac Arrhythmias Following Acute Myocardial Infarction 0 en Insertable Loop Recorder Tracks Cardiac Arrhythmias Following Acute Myocardial Infarction Intensified NT BNPguided Therapy might be Beneficial among Patients aged less than 75 Years: Results from the TIME-CHF Trial 0 en Intensified NT BNPguided Therapy might be Beneficial among Patients aged less than 75 Years: Results from the TIME-CHF Trial Intensive blood sugar control among diabetics does not increase mortality in the ADVANCE trial 0 en Intensive blood sugar control among diabetics does not increase mortality in the ADVANCE trial Intensive blood sugar control is associated with increased mortality among type 2 diabetics in ACCORD 0 en Intensive blood sugar control is associated with increased mortality among type 2 diabetics in ACCORD It’s About Time: A Regionalized Approach to Patients with AMI. August 8, 2007 0 en It’s About Time: A Regionalized Approach to Patients with AMI. August 8, 2007 JNK in the trunk without extra sugar in the tank 0 en JNK in the trunk without extra sugar in the tank JUPITER Trial Demonstrates Effectiveness of Statin Therapy in Reducing Cardiovascular Events among Healthy Patients 0 en JUPITER Trial Demonstrates Effectiveness of Statin Therapy in Reducing Cardiovascular Events among Healthy Patients Larger Versus Smaller Clinical Safety Databases for Regulatory Approval of Drugs. 0 en Larger Versus Smaller Clinical Safety Databases for Regulatory Approval of Drugs. Making the most of cardiac resynchronization therapy : remotely monitoring patients 0 en Making the most of cardiac resynchronization therapy : remotely monitoring patients Metabolic syndrome linked to higher rates of atrial fibrillation 0 en Metabolic syndrome linked to higher rates of atrial fibrillation Metabolic syndrome: Study links soft drink consumption with increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome 0 en Metabolic syndrome: Study links soft drink consumption with increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome Metoprolol Associated with Lower Rates of Major CV Events in POISE Trial for High Risk Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery 0 en Metoprolol Associated with Lower Rates of Major CV Events in POISE Trial for High Risk Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery Microvolt T Wave Alternans Test (MTWA) not Predictive of Ventricular Arrhythias Following MI 0 en Microvolt T Wave Alternans Test (MTWA) not Predictive of Ventricular Arrhythias Following MI More evidence of the primacy of chest compressions over ventilation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation 0 en More evidence of the primacy of chest compressions over ventilation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation NHLBI recommends early termination of the intensive blood sugar lowering strategy in the ACCORD trial 0 en NHLBI recommends early termination of the intensive blood sugar lowering strategy in the ACCORD trial Nephrotic syndrome and risk of venous and arterial thromboembolism 0 en Nephrotic syndrome and risk of venous and arterial thromboembolism New AHA statement focuses on improving rates and success of bystander CPR 0 en New AHA statement focuses on improving rates and success of bystander CPR New AHA statement on hyperglycemia during ACS admissions 0 en New AHA statement on hyperglycemia during ACS admissions New formula for predicting long-term survival based on exercise treadmill testing 0 en New formula for predicting long-term survival based on exercise treadmill testing New guidelines for the management of cocaine chest pain 0 en New guidelines for the management of cocaine chest pain New meta-analysis demonstrates significant incidence of psychiatric side effects of the weight loss medication rimonabant 0 en New meta-analysis demonstrates significant incidence of psychiatric side effects of the weight loss medication rimonabant New study uses gene variants to predict cardiovascular risk 0 en New study uses gene variants to predict cardiovascular risk New target for treating salt-induced hypertension 0 en New target for treating salt-induced hypertension PCI: Nonclinical factors may influence physician decision-making 0 en PCI: Nonclinical factors may influence physician decision-making PROVIDENCE-1 trial Results: Rifalazil Has No Effect in Patients with Intermittent Claudication 0 en PROVIDENCE-1 trial Results: Rifalazil Has No Effect in Patients with Intermittent Claudication Panic Attacks in Postmenopausal Women Increase Risk of CV Events 0 en Panic Attacks in Postmenopausal Women Increase Risk of CV Events Pioglitazone Prevents Progression of Coronary Atherosclerosis in Diabetic Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: Results of the PERISCOPE Trial 0 en Pioglitazone Prevents Progression of Coronary Atherosclerosis in Diabetic Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: Results of the PERISCOPE Trial Planning your New Year’s resolution—which diet is best? 0 en Planning your New Year’s resolution—which diet is best? Pre-operative Statin Therapy Improves Clinical Outcomes among Cardiac Surgical Patients: Results from a Meta-Analysis 0 en Pre-operative Statin Therapy Improves Clinical Outcomes among Cardiac Surgical Patients: Results from a Meta-Analysis Predicting who will benefit from cardiac resynchronization therapy: results of PROSPECT 0 en Predicting who will benefit from cardiac resynchronization therapy: results of PROSPECT Preoperative statins for prevention of atrial fibrillation following cardiac surgery 0 en Preoperative statins for prevention of atrial fibrillation following cardiac surgery Prevention: Results of the ILLUMINATE Trial Released at AHA 2007 0 en Prevention: Results of the ILLUMINATE Trial Released at AHA 2007 Promising results from a phase 2 study of a vaccine for hypertension 0 en Promising results from a phase 2 study of a vaccine for hypertension Pulmonary embolism is the cause of approximately 10% of hospital deaths despite approved therapies for treatment and prevention. July 26, 2007 0 en Pulmonary embolism is the cause of approximately 10% of hospital deaths despite approved therapies for treatment and prevention. July 26, 2007 Recombinant Human Erythropoietin (rHuEpo): Lack of Effect on Response to ASA or Clopidogrel 0 en Recombinant Human Erythropoietin (rHuEpo): Lack of Effect on Response to ASA or Clopidogrel Renin: who needs it, anyway? 0 en Renin: who needs it, anyway? Results from STITCH Trial Demonstrate a Simplified, Step-Care Process is More Effective than Guidelines-Based Practice in Hypertension Treatment 0 en Results from STITCH Trial Demonstrate a Simplified, Step-Care Process is More Effective than Guidelines-Based Practice in Hypertension Treatment Rethinking a “healthy weight”: New study finds that being overweight is not associated with increased mortality from cardiovascular causes 0 en Rethinking a “healthy weight”: New study finds that being overweight is not associated with increased mortality from cardiovascular causes Revascularization with CABG or PCI had no Difference on Outcomes of Death, non-fatal MI, or CVA for Diabetics with Multi-Vessel Coronary Disease: Results of the CARDia Trial 0 en Revascularization with CABG or PCI had no Difference on Outcomes of Death, non-fatal MI, or CVA for Diabetics with Multi-Vessel Coronary Disease: Results of the CARDia Trial Rhythm Control Demonstrated as Equally Effective as Rate Control in Preventing CV Mortality 0 en Rhythm Control Demonstrated as Equally Effective as Rate Control in Preventing CV Mortality Rhythm control is no better than rate control among patients with atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure 0 en Rhythm control is no better than rate control among patients with atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure Rimonabant does not reduce atherosclerosis progression in STRADIVARIUS 0 en Rimonabant does not reduce atherosclerosis progression in STRADIVARIUS Rosuvastatin is Not Beneficial Among Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: Results from GISSI-HF trial 0 en Rosuvastatin is Not Beneficial Among Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: Results from GISSI-HF trial Rosuvastatin reduces coronary artery disease progression over time in the ASTEROID trial 0 en Rosuvastatin reduces coronary artery disease progression over time in the ASTEROID trial SPECT Substudy of COURAGE shows Improved Perfusion with PCI at Follow-Up 0 en SPECT Substudy of COURAGE shows Improved Perfusion with PCI at Follow-Up SYNTAX study fails to support PCI as non-inferior to CABG in patients with left main or 3-vessel coronary artery disease 0 en SYNTAX study fails to support PCI as non-inferior to CABG in patients with left main or 3-vessel coronary artery disease Simvastatin and ezetimibe combination does not reduce the rate of progression of aortic valve disease in the SEAS trial 0 en Simvastatin and ezetimibe combination does not reduce the rate of progression of aortic valve disease in the SEAS trial Standard Physician Care for Heart Failure is Just as Effective as and Less Expensive Than a Home Monitoring System 0 en Standard Physician Care for Heart Failure is Just as Effective as and Less Expensive Than a Home Monitoring System Statins found to be protective against recurrence of atrial fibrillation after cardioversion 0 en Statins found to be protective against recurrence of atrial fibrillation after cardioversion Statins in Heart Failure: Results of CORONA 0 en Statins in Heart Failure: Results of CORONA Statins may cause sleep disorders 0 en Statins may cause sleep disorders Stents: Johnson & Johnson Reports Significant Decrease in Stent Sales 0 en Stents: Johnson & Johnson Reports Significant Decrease in Stent Sales Sunitinib, a small molecular weight tyrosine-kinase inhibitor, is found to have cardiac toxicity 0 en Sunitinib, a small molecular weight tyrosine-kinase inhibitor, is found to have cardiac toxicity Susceptibility loci for intracranial aneurysm in European and Japanese populations 0 en Susceptibility loci for intracranial aneurysm in European and Japanese populations TRANSCEND Study Misses Primary Endpoint 0 en TRANSCEND Study Misses Primary Endpoint TRANSCEND Study suggests that telmisartan reduces cardiovascular events 0 en TRANSCEND Study suggests that telmisartan reduces cardiovascular events Telmisartan is as effective and safe as ramipril in patients at high risk for vascular events: Results from the ONTARGET trial 0 en Telmisartan is as effective and safe as ramipril in patients at high risk for vascular events: Results from the ONTARGET trial The Couma-Gen Study did not Demonstrate a Reduction in Out-of-range INRs in Patients with Pharmacogenetic-guided Dosing of Warfarin 0 en The Couma-Gen Study did not Demonstrate a Reduction in Out-of-range INRs in Patients with Pharmacogenetic-guided Dosing of Warfarin The GISSI-HF trial suggests long-term treatment with n-3 PUFAs provides moderate clinical benefits for chronic heart failure patients 0 en The GISSI-HF trial suggests long-term treatment with n-3 PUFAs provides moderate clinical benefits for chronic heart failure patients The safety of thiazolidinediones in older diabetics 0 en The safety of thiazolidinediones in older diabetics Tirofiban and transfer compares favorably to fibrinolysis in STEMI 0 en Tirofiban and transfer compares favorably to fibrinolysis in STEMI Torcetrapib Associated with Higher CV Event Rates in ILLUMINATE 0 en Torcetrapib Associated with Higher CV Event Rates in ILLUMINATE Treatment of hypertension in the very old reduces all-cause mortality 0 en Treatment of hypertension in the very old reduces all-cause mortality Treatment of hypertension with indapamide with or without perindopril is beneficial in the elderly: Results from the HYVET study 0 en Treatment of hypertension with indapamide with or without perindopril is beneficial in the elderly: Results from the HYVET study Treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria with the anti-complement antibody eculizumab helps prevent thromboembolism 0 en Treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria with the anti-complement antibody eculizumab helps prevent thromboembolism Understanding the stiff heart: scientists discover the cells and molecules responsible for cardiac fibrosis. August 12, 2007 0 en Understanding the stiff heart: scientists discover the cells and molecules responsible for cardiac fibrosis. August 12, 2007 Underutilization of Cardiac Rehab Despite Guidelines and Reimbursement 0 en Underutilization of Cardiac Rehab Despite Guidelines and Reimbursement VEGF-165 Plasmid Gene Therapy in Patients with Refractory Angina Fails to Improve Outcomes in the Northern Trial 0 en VEGF-165 Plasmid Gene Therapy in Patients with Refractory Angina Fails to Improve Outcomes in the Northern Trial Venous thromboembolism: Under-recognized and under-treated 0 en Venous thromboembolism: Under-recognized and under-treated Vitamin D deficiency associated with cardiovascular risk 0 en Vitamin D deficiency associated with cardiovascular risk “Renal-dose” dopamine increases renal blood flow in heart failure patients 0 en “Renal-dose” dopamine increases renal blood flow in heart failure patients INST 102 en INST