In a nutshell The objective of this trial is to determine the role of renal sympathetic denervation in the prevention of atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence in patients with hypertension for whom a catheter-based AF ablation procedure is planned. The details Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia (irregular or abnormal...
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Blood pressure targets in patients with a coronary artery disease
In a nutshell This article compares two approaches to blood pressure reduction in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD): intensive and standard. The incidence of heart failure, strokes, and cardiovascular-related deaths were compared between patients who received either therapy. Some background CAD is a condition caused by the narrowing of...
Read MoreNitrates as part of medical therapy and cardiac rehab for patients with chronic chest pain
In a nutshell In this article, the use of nitrates in patients with coronary artery disease is reviewed in details. Both the benefits and limitations of nitrate therapy are discussed, as well as the effect of nitrate therapy on cardiac rehabilitation. Some background CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) is a major cause of death worldwide, but also...
Read MoreComparing treatment options for patients with coronary artery disease and diabetes
In a nutshell This study compared the outcomes of two interventional procedures for multivessel coronary artery disease, coronary artery-bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Some background Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition caused by the narrowing of the blood...
Read MoreCardiac rehabilitation after heart attack: is it helpful?
In a nutshell This comprehensive rehabilitation trial evaluated the benefit, if any, of cardiac rehablitation on survival, cardiac or psychological wellness, and general well-being in heart attack survivors. Some background Myocardial Infarction(MI) or heart-attack occurs when flow of oxygen-rich blood is suddenly blocked from reaching the...
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