Cardiologists get wake-up call on stents

Article Abstract:

Data from the Clinical Outcomes Utilizing Revascularization and Aggressive Drug Evaluation trial has shown that patients suffering form stable coronary disease do no better with stents than with optimal medical therapy alone. Though stenting was more effective initially, in relieving angina, its effect reduced with time and its benefit in 5 years was equal to that of optimal medical therapy.

United States, Science & research, Research, Usage, Patient outcomes, Coronary heart disease, Cardiac patients, Stent (Surgery), Stents

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Guidelines: new lows for LDL target levels

Article Abstract:

The need to aggressively reduce the blood levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)- the 'bad' cholesterol-through lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise and through drugs, are focused. A particular concern of the working group is the need to drastically lower LDL-C levels in individuals at very high risk for myocardial infarction and death from cardiovascular disease.

Physical fitness, Low density lipoproteins, Very low density lipoproteins

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Cardiologists like statins -- more than patients do. (Medical News & Perspectives)

Article Abstract:

A group of cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins can lower the risk of a heart attack in patients with risk factors for heart disease. However, patient compliance is a big problem and even extensive educational sessions cannot overcome resistance to treatment.

Evaluation, Anticholesteremic agents

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