TRILOGY-ACS: Prasugrel vs. Clopidogrel in ACS without ST segment elevation in patients to be treated medically without revascularization. Read article Magnus Ohman2012-08-25

Editorial Comment: Fifty per cent of all HF patients involves Diastolic Heart Failure or HF with conserved ventricular function. This study aimed at evaluating the efficacy and safety of 25mg spironolactone after a year of therapy. Results showed improved diastolic function, induced structural inverse remodelling, reduced neuroendocrine activation and reduced blood pressure (effects on cardiac…

Presentation Summary: The Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiologic (PURE) study evaluated 153996 people from different countries and different socioeconomic background. Tobacco consumption, physical activity and nutritional aspects were analyzed. Researchers found that meat consumption, industrialized products and saturated fat rates were more elevated in developed countries, while developing countries showed higher levels of carbohydrates consumption. Developing…

Editorial Comment: Morbimortality in diabetic patients is still a matter of deep concern in the context of reduced cardiovascular mortality of recent years. Based on the proven clinical benefit of drugs such as ACEIs or ARBs in treating patients with renal failure, the study randomized 8700 treated with aliskiren or placebo, in a 32 month…