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9p21 Variant Now Associated With Aneurysms
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The genetic variant on chromosome 9p21 that is linked to an increased risk of MI has now been shown to increase the risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm and intracranial aneurysm. This gives some valuable insight into the mechanisms behind these three diseases, say the researchers. Heartwire
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EVA-AMI: Eptifibatide Equal to Abciximab for STEMI Patients Undergoing PCI
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The results will be reassuring to cath labs already substituting the cheaper GP IIb/IIIa inhibitor in STEMI patients, but at least one expert believes proof of equivalence for two GP IIb/IIIa inhibitors does not answer the question of whether these agents should be widely in use for STEMI patients. Heartwire
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