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- Dose-related statin myopathy: Is it an issue?
Higher doses lead to more cases of myopathy, a potentially serious problem. Fortunately, the incidence is very low.
- Alopecia areata: What to expect from current treatments
Alopecia areata often resolves on its own, but some treatment is often needed due to the psychosocial impact.
- Angiotensin-receptor blockers: Benefits beyond lowering blood pressure
These drugs improve the prognosis more than one would expect from their effect on blood pressure alone.
- Restless legs syndrome: Keys to recognition and treatment
Although the condition is common, a high index of suspicion is needed to diagnose it.
- How soon can a patient undergo noncardiac surgery after receiving a drug-eluting stent?
Lacking direct data, we base our approach on data from patients with bare-metal stents and from patients receiving antiplatelet therapy for acute coronary syndromes.
- Intravascular ultrasonography in coronary atherosclerosis trials (June 2005)
Intravascular ultrasonography in coronary atherosclerosis
- Diagnostic imaging approach to pulmonary embolism
A man with cancer presents with new dyspnea and low-grade fever. What is the best diagnostic approach?
- Malfunctions in implantable cardiac devices: Putting the risk in perspective
A device recall does not call for panic. Physicians should weigh the risks and benefits for the individual patient.
- Is a pound of prevention better than an ounce of prevention?
With statins, should we “start low and go slow” or adopt a new paradigm?