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Monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of dislipidemia in patients on maximal dose statins.

Statins are first-line therapy for hypercholesterolemia. However, many patients are not able to achieve their goals despite...

FORWARD Trial: Use of Omega 3 to prevent recurring atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a very prevalent arrhythmia and there is no known drug, device or ablation...

OPERA Trial: Use of Omega 3 to prevent post-operative atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) prolongues post-operative central vascular surgery, increasing morbidity and costs. Though smaller, a few trials...

UMPIRE Trial: the polypill proves effective in treating high risk patients.

A polypill is an interesting strategy for cardiac patients requiring multiple drugs. This trial involved 2138 patients...

CREST, ACT 1 and Other Trials

William A. Gray2013-03-09

CPORT-E: Comparison of percutaneous treatment cost in hospitals with and without central vascular surgery.

A total of 18,273 patients receiving angioplasty in hospitals with or without central vascular surgery were followed...

Artic Study: Bedside Platelet Function Monitoring to Reduce Events after DES Implantation .

Given the individual variability of response to antiplatelet therapies, measuring platelet function and designing tailored therapies could...