Magnetic navigation offers a novel approach for percutaneous coronary intervention. Technological advancements in interventional cardiology and the potential applications of magnetic navigation in the field are reviewed. Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine
HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) levels correlate with lower extremity performance in older nondisabled individuals, according to a report in the April Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Reuters Health Information
Thrombocytopenia occurred frequently after prolonged heparin therapy and was strongly associated with worse short-term clinical outcome, a study shows. Medscape Medical News
A study shows an inverse and significant association between low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and cancer in statin-treated patients, even after adjustment for age and other variables. Medscape Medical News