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Unexplained Syncope= Risk Factor for SCD in HCM
Syncope and Risk of Sudden Death in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Unexplained syncope is a risk factor for SCD in patients with HCM.
BMS and DES in MI
BMS and DES Findings in SCAAR
Long-Term Outcomes in Sweden.
BMS = bare metal stent
DES = drug eluting stent
SCAAR = Swedish Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty Registry.
B-A-I-L-O-U-T
Prudential Among Insurers Cleared for U.S. Bailout (Update2) – Bloomberg.com
According to Bloomberg, six insurance companies have been approved for TARP funds.
TURP TUNA TUMT TUIP – Mayo Clinic Articles
Metabolic Syndrome and DM1 = Bad Combo
Update on Stents
Effectiveness of Coronary Stents
Note the size of the study population combined with the follow up period. A 25% reduction in mortality was found in patients with drug eluding stents vs. plain metal stents.

Pay Attention to RA Size
Yes, I Would Like Some Fries With My Salt
“Heart Attack Entrées with Side Orders of Stroke” ~ Newsroom ~ News from CSPI
These numbers are scary.

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