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STICS: perioperative statins to prevent atrial fibrillation

The aim of this study was to test whether perioperative treatment with rosuvastatin 20 mg could prevent...

X-Vert: Rivaroxaban in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing elective cardioversion

This study included 1504 patients with atrial fibrillation and indication for elective electrical cardioversion who were randomized...

AMIO-CAT: Amiodarone after ablation of atrial fibrillation

Early recurrence of atrial fibrillation after ablation is an experience that discourages patients. The aim of this...

IBIS 4: intensive treatment with statins after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

Statins may help stabilize the atherosclerotic plaque in acute myocardial infarction. 103 patients who underwent primary angioplasty...

IMPI: Prednisolone for tuberculous pericarditis

Tuberculous pericarditis is associated with high morbidity and mortality. This study included 1400 patients with definite or...

NONI: Inhaled nitric oxide to reduce reperfusion injury in myocardial infarction

Infarct size is an independent predictor of survival and ventricular function. Several alternatives have been tried to...

EUROECO: Safety and cost effectiveness of new home monitoring device

Home monitoring is essential in modern medicine, but the cost-benefit analysis is essential for patients, insurance companies,...

CULPRIT: Complete revascularization versus culprit artery of infarct only

Current guidelines suggest treating only the culprit artery of myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation. This prospective and...