Clopidogrel with aspirin in acute minor stroke or TIA
A recent Chinese study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reports a one-third reduction in recurrent stroke after 90 days in patients with an acute minor stroke or TIA who were randomized to dual antiplatelet therapy–with aspirin and ... (Source: Blogs@theHeart.org)
Source: Blogs@theHeart.org - July 29, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: theheart.org Tags: Clotblog with Dr Samuel Goldhaber Source Type: blogs
Loading dose of Aspirin
Standard loading dose of Aspirin in acute coronary syndrome:
a) 150 mg
b) 300 mg
c) 450 mg
d) 600 mg
Correct answer: b) 300 mg
Standard loading dose of Aspirin and clopidogrel in acute coronary syndrome is 300 mg. Ideally the first dose of Aspirin has to be chewed, to enhance buccal absorption, with faster onset of action. (Source: Cardiophile MD)
Source: Cardiophile MD - July 25, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin, FRCP London Tags: Cardiology MCQ DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance Source Type: blogs
Myocardial Infarction with Dual Culprit Lesions
A 59-year-old man without prior cardiac history presented with three hours of severe upper sternal chest pressure that radiated to his throat, which he described as “strangulating.”
An ECG was obtained, and is shown here. It demonstrates a sinus rhythm at rate of approximately 75 bpm. The PR and QT intervals are normal.
There is concerning 1 mm of ST-elevation in V5 and V6 with ST-segment depression in V2 and V3, suggestive of a posterior myocardial infarction.
The initial ECG was concerning for 1 mm of ST-elevation in V5 and V6 with ST-segment depression in V2 and V3. This is suggestive of a posterior myocardial inf...
Source: Spontaneous Circulation - July 18, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs
Myocardial Infarction with Dual Culprit Lesions
A 59-year-old man without prior cardiac history presented with three hours of severe upper sternal chest pressure that radiated to his throat, which he described as “strangulating.”
An ECG was obtained, and is shown here. It demonstrates a sinus rhythm at rate of approximately 75 bpm. The PR and QT intervals are normal.
There is concerning 1 mm of ST-elevation in V5 and V6 with ST-segment depression in V2 and V3, suggestive of a posterior myocardial infarction.
The initial ECG was concerning for 1 mm of ST-elevation in V5 and V6 with ST-segment depression in V2 and V3. This is suggestive of a posterior myocardial...
Source: Spontaneous Circulation - July 18, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs
Cardiology MCQ Test 6
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Source: Cardiophile MD - July 16, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin Tags: Cardiology MCQ DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance Source Type: blogs
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Source: Cardiophile MD - July 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin Tags: Cardiology MCQ DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance Source Type: blogs
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Source: Cardiophile MD - July 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin Tags: Cardiology MCQ DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance Source Type: blogs
Aspirin and plavix together: dual antiplatelet therapy for early treatment of minor stroke or high risk TIA
(Source: Notes from Dr. RW)
Source: Notes from Dr. RW - June 29, 2013 Category: Internists and Doctors of Medicine Tags: neurology Source Type: blogs
Some Patients With Minor Stroke Or TIA May Benefit From Early Clopidogrel And Aspirin
Some people with minor ischemic stroke or transit ischemic attack (TIA) may benefit from dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel, according to a large new study from China published in the New England Journal of Medicine. In the immediate period following a TIA or minor stroke people are at high risk for having a major stroke. Aspirin is known to cause a modest reduction in recurrent events. More potent antiplatelet agents like clopidogrel may also be beneficial, but have not been well studied in the early phase and may increase the risk of bleeding complications, including the More… (Source: CardioBrief)
Source: CardioBrief - June 26, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Larry Husten Tags: MI/ACS Prevention, Epidemiology & Outcomes aspirin China clopidogrel ischemia stroke The New England Journal of Medicine TIA Transient ischemic attack Source Type: blogs
Aspirin unneeded with anticoagulation/clopidogrel after MI, PCI in AF; vegetarian diet linked to longer life; FDA: Rosiglitazone does not up CV risk; New obesity drug, lorcaserin
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Source: Blogs@theHeart.org - June 14, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: theheart.org Tags: This week in cardiology from heartwire Source Type: blogs
States Becoming More Aggressive Prosecuting Off Label Promotion
For the last several years, we have reported extensively about the government settlements, investigations, and prosecutions of pharmaceutical and medical device companies for various fraud and abuse, FCPA and FDA violations. Almost all of these cases has resulted in multi-billion dollar settlements, corporate integrity agreements and various other legal, regulatory and compliance obligations.
Consequently, a growing concern and trend that companies are now facing are separate and parallel civil and criminal enforcement actions at the state level for the same or similar conduct companies settled with the federal go...
Source: Policy and Medicine - May 24, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Thomas Sullivan Source Type: blogs
