Presented with hypothetical treatment choices, many HF patients would sacrifice some days alive to feel better in the meantime; surprisingly, perhaps, a lot of those patients are only in the early stages of their disease. Heartwire
The authors provide a review and suggestions of dietary and lifestyle strategies for improving postprandial glucose, lipid profile, markers of inflammation, and cardiovascular health. Medscape Medical News
The drug, designed to achieve blockade of the endothelin and angiotensin receptors, reduced ambulatory systolic blood pressure almost 15 mm Hg at the highest dose and was safe and well tolerated in a small study of hypertensive patients, report investigators. Heartwire
Researchers say their analysis paves the way for smaller efficacy DES trials, with safety being the subject of separate, larger but "simpler" studies. Heartwire
