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...
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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...
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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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In a nutshell The present study examined whether combining a healthy diet with medications has an added benefit on the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes . Some background Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are conditions affecting the heart and/or blood vessels. Many medications, such as beta blockers,...
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