ICD Lead Recall Frightens Patients and Physicians Alike
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Medtronics Sprint Fidelis ICD lead has been recalled because of concerns about its long-term performance.
October 24, 2007
Comparative Effectiveness of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
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A review of 23 randomized trials comparing PCI with CABG illuminates some relative risks and benefits.
October 24, 2007
Covering: Bravata DM et al. Ann Intern Med 2007 Nov 20;
Clopidogrel Nonresponse May Not Be a Class Effect
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Findings from a crossover study suggest that most patients who do not respond to clopidogrel do respond to ticlopidine.
October 24, 2007
Covering: Campo G et al. J Am Coll Cardiol 2007 Sep 18; 50:1132
Chronic Job Strain in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease
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Patients who stayed in stressful workplaces for more than 2 years after MI were found to be at heightened risk for recurrent events.
October 24, 2007
Covering: Aboa-Éboulé C et al. JAMA 2007 Oct 10; 298:1652
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