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Understanding the failings of yesterday to improve the outcomes of tomorrow: a CardioRenal story

The British Journal of Cardiology

These trials added weight to the evidence that supported the use of both angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) or ARBs in diabetic kidney disease and chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly in patients with proteinuria.

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What does the angiogram show? The Echo? The CT coronary angiogram? How do you explain this?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

6.9), 3 with comparative studies consistently demonstrating a better prognosis than for those who experience AMI associated with obstructive coronary artery disease. See "Prevention of cardiovascular disease events in those with established disease (secondary prevention) or at very high risk".) Lindahl et al.

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What Should Your Blood Pressure Be?

Dr. Paddy Barrett

We need to do better if we want to majorly impact rates of cardiovascular disease worldwide. Those in the lower blood pressure group will postpone the onset of cardiovascular disease by over 5 years and extend their lifespan by over 4 years. High blood pressure is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide 1.

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Upon arrival to the emergency department, a senior emergency physician looked at the ECG and said "Nothing too exciting."

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

6.9), 3 with comparative studies consistently demonstrating a better prognosis than for those who experience AMI associated with obstructive coronary artery disease. See "Prevention of cardiovascular disease events in those with established disease (secondary prevention) or at very high risk".) Lindahl et al.

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FDA Accepts, Grants Priority Review Designation for Bayer's msNRA for Patients with Heart Failure

DAIC

A Study to Learn More About How Well the Study Treatment Finerenone Works, How Safe it is, How it Moves Into, Through and Out of the Body, and the Effects it Has on the Body When Taken With an ACE Inhibitor or Angiotensin Receptor Blocker in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease and Proteinuria (FIONA). NCT05196035. 1):S179-S218.

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"Exercise in a Pill": The Next Biohack or a Far-off Fantasy?

Physiologically Speaking

But the rising trends of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease and the falling trend of activity levels lead me to a dark conclusion: things probably aren’t going to get any better. ACE inhibitors block the angiotensin-converting enzyme to reduce blood pressure. Statins lower cholesterol. Nor should it be.

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What is wrong with the NHS? Part two.

Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

Many of the commonest and most deadly diseases afflicting humanity would be picked up early, then treated. People at risk of cardiovascular disease would have their cholesterol levels checked. Almost entirely by using medications which had proven benefits. Then, if high, put on statins. Other drugs to be added as required.