In a nutshell This paper studied the impact of proton-pump inhibitors (PPI) on patients receiving dual anti-platelet therapy. They concluded that the use of proton-pump inhibitors when necessary was not associated with worse outcomes in patients receiving dual anti-platelet therapy. Some background Percutaneous coronary intervention is a...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether lifestyle changes such as not smoking, reducing weight, increasing physical activity, and maintaining a Mediterranean diet prevents coronary artery disease from recurring in patients who previously had coronary artery disease. Some background Coronary artery disease is a condition that...
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In a nutshell This study compared the outcomes of two new percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) treatments for recurring coronary artery disease, a paclitaxel-eluting stent and a paclitaxel-eluting balloon. Some background Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the gradual (sometimes sudden) narrowing of the arteries that supply heart muscle...
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