Volume 24, No. 5
May 2008

Feature 1
Hypertension in the Elderly
Luc Trudeau, MD

In this article, Dr. Trudeau outlines the prevalance of hypertension and the associated CV risk in the elderly, the impact of lifestyle interventions and target BP values and the presence of other risk factors and associated conditions in the choice of treatment.
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Feature 2
Alcohol and the Heart:
A Look at Both Sides
T.K Fenske, MD, FRCPC, FCCP, FACC

There is growing evidence linking alcohol consumption to
cardioprotection, with studies suggesting there is a reduced risk of heart disease with moderate exposure. In this article,
Dr. Fenske discusses both the CV health benefits and detriments of alcohol exposure.

ECG of the Month
Better or Worse?
Keith J. C. Finnie, MB, ChB, FRCPC

Cardio Q & A

Experts Answering Your Questions

• Coenzyme Q-10 in Heart Disease Prevention
• ß-Blockers for Heart Failure Treatment
• Preventing Hemochromatosis
• Swapping Warfarin for Heparin
• Antiplatelet Agents and Warfarin
• Preventing Coronary Events with Clopidogrel
• Treating AF with Anticoagulants
• A Review of Stent Usage
• Understanding Implantable Cardioverter Defribrillators

CardioCase
Fibromuscular Dysplasia
Anne Pausjenssen, MD, MSc, FRCPC

Cardiovascular Reporter
Anticoagulation Choices for
STEMI patients
Christopher P. Cannon, MD; and Subroto Acharjee, MBBS