Is there a smokers paradox in Covid-19?
It is well established that cigarette smoking is associated with morbidity and mortality in several respiratory infections. However data from
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Cardiovascular
Aspirin in primary prevention for CVD and cancer
The balance of benefits and harms no longer favour aspirin for primary prevention There is strong evidence for using Aspirin
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COURAGE, ORBITA, and ISCHEMIA: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Stable Coronary Artery Disease
Intervent Cardiol Clin 9 (2020) 469–482https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iccl.2020.07.003 This review article summarizes key landmark trials that have shaped understanding of the role
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Cardiovascular Safety of Celecoxib
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were introduced in the 1960s and became the most widely prescribed class of drugs in the
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For Three-Vessel Disease, but Not Left Main Disease, CABG Is Preferred over PCI
Percutaneous coronary intervention versus coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with three-vessel or left main coronary artery disease: 10-year follow-up
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Dietary Recommendations for Familial Hypercholesterolaemia: Time to reject the ‘Diet-Heart Hypothesis’
Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), is a genetic condition in which increased low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is associated with an increased risk
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AF with CAD: oral anticoagulant, an antiplatelet or both?
Patients with atrial fibrillation necessitating anticoagulation frequently develop concomitant stable coronary artery disease requiring antiplatelet therapy and vice versa. The
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Effects of Alcohol on Blood Pressure
Background: Alcohol is consumed by over 2 billion people worldwide. It is a common substance of abuse and its use
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Should blood pressure medications be taken at bedtime?
Hypertension is a common problem that increases cardiovascular risk. A recent large trial suggests the timing of treatment can make
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Medications and COVID-19
Table of Contents ACE Inhibitors and ARBs During the COVID-19 Pandemic How should clinicians navigate clinical uncertainty for patients who
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