In patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction needing primary percutaneous coronary intervention, tirofiban improved ST-segment resolution without a significant increase in bleeding. Medscape Medical News
Dr. George Lundberg and Dr. Raymond Gibbons discuss the factors that influence physician decisions about how to treat stable angina pectoris. Medscape General Medicine
Both physical activity and moderate alcohol intake are important to lower the risk for fatal ischemic heart disease and all-cause mortality, a study shows. Medscape Medical News
Because unretrieved fragments from medical devices can cause serious injury, these devices should be inspected for fragmentation immediately on removal from the patient. Medscape Medical News
The NHLBI now intends to update JNC 7, plus other cardiology guidelines, to result in an overall Cardiovascular Knowledge Network (CLK) -- plus new analyses of key US statistics and well-known trials. Medscape Cardiology
Study investigators were unsure why progression of kidney disease went unabated despite achieving blood-pressure targets of less than 130/80 mm Hg, but certain patients were protected. Medscape Medical News