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Volume 19, No. 8
September 2003 ARTICLES Feature Stroke Prevention in the Office: What’s My Role? DECK: Many physicians will encounter stroke on a daily basis in their office practice. They may be consulted by patients at risk of a first stroke or by survivors of a prior event who wish to avoid a recurrence. By F. O’Rourke, MD, MRCP(UK); N. Dean, MD; MRCP(UK); N. Akhtar, MD; and A. Shuaib, MD, FRCPC Feature Chronic CAD & Antiplatelets: What’s the Fit? DECK: Platelets are essential to the thrombotic process that leads to myocardial Infarctions. By C. Russell Mao, MD; Gwen Liu, BScPhm; and Arthur Dodek, MD, ABIM, FACC, FACP, FRCPC Feature Vitamin Supplements: Do They Help? DECK: According to one study, over 40% of American cardiologists have routinely taken antioxidants, and have prescribed them to their patients. Over 30% of the U.S. population currently uses supplements. By David Wood, MD; and Ken Gin, MD, FRCPC, FACC Cardiovascular Reporter Ascot Eases the Heart By Gregory P. Curnew, MD, CM, FRCPC CardioCase of the Month “Will vitamin supplements save me?” By David Wood, MD; and Ken Gin, MD, FRCPC, FACC ECG of the Month “I feel a little irregular” By Martin S. Green, MD, FRCPC Frequently Asked Questions FAQs on this month’s feature articles Do you have a question for our medical experts? Cardiovascular News DECK: Canadian brings heart to climbing expedition; Hypertension; Mitral valvuloplasty; Intricate heart procedure; and stroke research. |
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Volume 19, No. 7
August 2003 ARTICLES Feature 1 Cerebral Aneurysms: Early Detection is Key to Survival DECK: Due to its devastating mortality rates, physicians should remain on high alert for early signs and symptoms of cerebral aneurysms. By John J. Kelly, MD; Deon F. Louw, MD, FRCSC; and Garnette R. Sutherland, MD, FRCSC Feature 2 Congestive Heart Failure: How do I Manage my Outpatients? DECK: CHF affects up to 2% of the population. It is a very disabling and debilitating illness. By Michael C. Y. Chan, MD, FRCPC; and Rosa Gutierrez, MN, NP Feature 3 ALLHAT: Is it All That? DECK: The results of the hypertension arm of ALLHAT introduced the notion that an old, less expensive drug could come out looking better than its newer, more expensive counterparts. But what are the limitations of ALLHAT? By Henry Chung, MD; and Brett Heilbron, MB ChB, FRCPC, FACC Cardiovascular Reporter Devices for End-Stage Heart Failure Management By Gregory P. Curnew, MD, CM, FRCPC CardioCase of the Month CHF Leaves Hiker Panting By Michael C. Y. Chan, MD, FRCPC; and Rosa Gutierrez, MN, NP ECG of the Month Faster and Faster Bruno Martin, MBBS, FRACP; and Martin S. Green, MD, FRCPC Frequently Asked Questions FAQs on this month’s feature articles Cardiovascular News DECK: Altace® reduces heart failure; Medication for “bad”cholesterol; Good news for obese patients; and Lipitor® and diabetes. |
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Volume 19, No. 6
June / July 2003 ARTICLES Extending the Scope of Statins: Recent Clinical Trials By Daniel G. Hackam, BSc, MD Dr. Hackam discusses the most recent major statin trials, and who will benefit from statin therapy. Reclaiming Clinical Confidence The Systolic Murmur By T.K. Fenske, MD, FRCPC, FACC, FCCP Dr. Fenske discusses key palpatory and auscultory techniques, and how to differentiate common systolic murmurs in a physical exam. What’s New in Hypertension? The 2003 Canadian Hypertension Education Program Recommendations By Ross Feldman, FRCPC Hypertension remains a major public health problem in Canada. These recommendations are tools to improve the management of hypertension. DEPARTMENTS Cardiovascular Reporter By Dr. Gregory Curnew, MD, CM, FRCPC (In collaboration with Hamilton Health Science Corporation) Heart Disease in Patients Under 40 CardioCase of the Month By Anita W. Asgar, MD, FRCPC; and Jonathan Howlett, MD, FRCPC Gasping For Air: Atrial Septal Defect ECG of the Month By Martin S. Green, MD, FRCPC (In collaboration with University of Ottawa Heart Institute) K-Light Cardiovascular News Altace® Reduces Heart Failure And is Cost-Effective, Zetia™ Helps Reduce C-Reactive Protein, and much more |
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Volume 19, No.5
May 2003 ARTICLES Keeping Up the Pace Atrial Fibrillation in Clinical Practice By Indranill Basu Ray, MBBS, MD, DNB Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the commonest arrhythmia in clinical practice. There are many therapeutic approaches, each one suited to a particular type of AF or to the patient being treated. Staying on the Attack Getting to Transient Ischemic Attacks Early By Vanessa Palumbo, MD; Alastair M. Buchan, MB, FRCPC; and Michael D. Hill, MD, FRCPC The risk of stroke is very high following a transient ischemic attack. Early diagnosis and treatment is key in reducing this risk. DEPARTMENTS Cardiovascular Reporter By Dr. Gregory Curnew, MD, CM, FRCPC (In collaboration with Hamilton Health Science Corporation) Heart Disease in Women: A Look at Some Major Studies CardioCase of the Month By Peter Hum, BSc, MD, CCFP Getting on Track and Staying There: Treatment Post-Myocardial Infarction ECG of the Month By Martin S. Green, MD, FRCPC (In collaboration with University of Ottawa Heart Institute) The Great Escape Clinical Issues in Hypertension By George J. Fodor, MD, PhD, FRCPC (In collaboration with the Canadian Coalition for High Blood Pressure Prevention and Control) Putting Your Heart at Risk: Hypertension and Dyslipidemia Cardiovascular News Lipitor® reduces coronary events; Scientific advances for Canada; Are estrogen patches less risky than pills?; Vasotec® reduces diabetes in heart failure patients |
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Volume 19, No.4 Does Your Patient Need Cardiac Surgery? Gaining a New Outlook
Cardiovascular Reporter CardioCase of the Month ECG of the Month Clinical Issues in Hypertension Cardiovascular News |
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February 2003
Volume 19, No.2 Volume 19, No.2 February 2003 ARTICLES The Impact of C-Reactive Protein A Look at the Most Recent Studies and Trials By By Davinder S. Jassal, MD, FRCPC; and Blair O’Neill, MD, FRCPC, FACC Ischemic heart disease is the world’s leading killer, but new insights involving inflammatory markers could lead to quicker and more precise diagnosis of its cause. New Beginnings How to Counsel Lifestyle Changes Effectively By Gerry Brosky, MD, CCFP Motivational interviewing is an effective way for physicians to help patients modify their lives and make negative lifestyle habits a thing of the past. Fibrates in Perspective Answering an Age-Old Question By T.K. Lee, FRCPC, MSc, MB, BSc Although fibrates have been used to treat dyslipidemia since the 60s, recent studies have shown their effectiveness in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, low HDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, and overall cardiovascular risk reduction as well. DEPARTMENTS Cardiovascular Reporter By Dr. Gregory Curnew, MD, CM, FRCPC (In collaboration with Hamilton Health Science Corporation) The Power of Food CardioCase of the Month By Miroslaw Rajda, MD, FRCPC; Peter Hooley; and Jonathan Howlett, MD, FRCPC A Case of Hyperthyroid Cardiomyopathy ECG of the Month By Martin S. Green, MD, FRCPC (In collaboration with University of Ottawa Heart Institute) Left to Right Cardiovascular News Ramipril effective in treating kidney disease and hypertension in African-Americans; Children with high cholesterol could start treatment early with simvastatin; Pre-hospital treatment with tenecteplase accelerates treatment of heart attack; & more. |
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January 2003 Adults With Congenital Heart Disease |
