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Sirolimus-Eluting Stents Seem Superior in Diabetics
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Compared to implantation of paclitaxel-eluting stents, the use of sirolimus-eluting stents reduces restenosis and has other beneficial effects in patients with diabetes, a group who have an increased risk of unfavorable outcomes with bare-metal stents, Korean researchers report in the August 26th issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Reuters Health Information
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A Young Athlete in Cardiac Arrest
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A 17-year-old male was found in cardiac arrest following a blow to the chest. The patient immediately dropped to the ground and was unresponsive after being elbowed by a teammate who ran into him. What is the likely pathophysiology that led to the cardiac arrest? eMedicine Case Presentations
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