Here is a pretty good article on NT-proBNP.
Read it after you watch the video on giant killer squids.
NT-proBNP – Find It, Post It
CAD
Biomarkers in NSTE-ACS
Prognostic Value of Biomarkers During and After Non–ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome
Even during follow-up, NT-proBNP demonstrated the strongest association to the composite endpoint of death/myocardial infarction.
If I find a good article/tutorial on NT-proBNP I’ll post it.
Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2
Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 a Novel Risk Marker
Hey Hank! Give us a speech on this biomarker!
DM = 3X Higher CVD Mortality Risk
CONCLUSIONS The presence of diabetes was associated with a threefold higher CVD mortality risk, and metabolic syndrome status did not modify this risk. Our findings support the fact that physicians should be aggressive in using CVD risk–reducing therapies in all diabetic patients regardless of metabolic syndrome status.
Please tell me you already knew this…
FH Does Matter
Yes, I know it is just a couple of little boxes on the medical exam.
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.
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
Q-Wave Electrocardiography – What MI?
An interesting report and fuel for the debate on the protective value of the resting EKG.
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