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2011, Volume 18 Issue 02, pages 49-96
NEWS
Blood pressure readings more accurate with new device
A new wrist-mounted device allows more accurate measurement of blood pressure, according to research published recently in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
CLINICAL ARTICLE
Br J Cardiol 2011;18:94−6
The great imposter, the great imitator
Syphilis is a venereal disease that can also be acquired by exposure to infected blood and body fluids. The organism can cross the placenta and
CLINICAL ARTICLE
Br J Cardiol 2011;18:88−93
Public perception of atrial fibrillation and treatment-related adverse events in the UK
This study aimed to describe adverse events associated with atrial fibrillation (AF), and the medications used to treat it, and to estimate the importance of
CLINICAL ARTICLE
Br J Cardiol 2011;18:84−7
Clopidogrel and proton-pump inhibitor interaction: viewpoint and practical clinical approach
The role of clopidogrel after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is well supported by strong clinical evidence, which has led to
CLINICAL ARTICLE
Br J Cardiol 2011;18:82–3
Dose capping of enoxaparin results in sub-therapeutic anti-Xa level
Enoxaparin is recommended for treatment of patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). While plasma monitoring of enoxaparin is not usually required, it may be assessed
CLINICAL ARTICLE
Br J Cardiol 2011;18:78−81
Drugs for diabetes: part 4 acarbose
Acarbose is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor acting in the gastrointestinal tract producing modest reductions in postprandial hyperglycaemia, with negligible risk of hypoglycaemia and weight gain. In
CLINICAL ARTICLE
Br J Cardiol 2011;18:73−6
Evolving trends in percutaneous coronary intervention
As the proportion of patients above the age of 80 years in the UK is increasing it is likely that in the future cardiac centres
OBLIQUE VIEW
There’s nothing like a soak in a long, hot bath
We continue our series in which Consultant Interventionist Dr Michael Norell takes a sideways look at life in the cath lab…and beyond. In this column,
MEETING REPORT
Magic pixies and the glorified blood vessel
A report from the 5th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiorenal Forum, held at the Royal College of Physicians, London, October 2010, in association with
NEWS
British Cardiovascular Society: clinical standards
In this fourth article from the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS), Dr Simon Ray, BCS
Vice-President for Clinical Standards, summarises the major issues of the moment.
The BCS