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Best ejection fraction using Metoprolol as pretreatment in acute myocardial infarction

Original title: Long-Term Benefict of Early Pre-Reperfusion Metoprolol Administraction in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infaction. From the METOCARD-CNIC...

Riociguat, a new drug for pulmonary arterial hypertension

Título original: Riociguat for the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Referencia: Hossein-Ardeschir Ghofrani et al. N Engl J Med 2013;369:330-40.  Many...

High doses of statins may reduce the lipid content in severe injury

Original title: Changes in Plaque Lipid Content After Short-Term Intensive Versus Standard Statin Therapy. The YELLOW Trial (Reduction...

Monoclonal antibodies to decrease peri-procedural myocardial damage

Original title: Effects of the P-Selectin Antagonist Inclacumab on Myocardial Damage After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Non–ST-Segment Elevation...

High doses of Rosuvastatin in acute coronary syndromes

Original title: Rosuvastatin calcium in acute coronary sydromes Reference: Aggarwal, R. et al, Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy , Volume 14,...

Gastric bypass puts type 2 diabetes into remission

Original title: Effects of Ingestion Routes on Hormonal and Metabolic Profiles in Gastric-Bypassed Humans. Reference: Andreas Lindqvist, Peter Spégel, Mikael...

Drugs to treat high blood pressure reduce the risk of dementia 

Taking beta-blockers may help reduce the risk of dementia according to a new study. Dr. Lon White...

Endovascular Therapy in Acute Stroke Still Being Discussed

Original title: Mechanical Recanalization with Flow Restoration in Acute Ischemic Stroke. The Mechanical Recanalization with Flow Restoration in...