The prognostic value of B-type natriuretic peptide in patients with acute coronary syndromes
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High blood levels of B-type natriuretic peptide in patients with symptoms of a heart attack or unstable chest pain is a sign of a poor prognosis, according to a study of 2,525 patients. This peptide is a hormone produced by the heart under certain conditions.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2001
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Intensive versus moderate lipid lowering with statins after acute coronary syndromes
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The risk of Cardiovascular events may be reduced by Lipid-lowering therapy with statins. An intensive lipid-lowering statin regimen provides greater protection against death or major cardiovascular events for patients who have had an acute coronary syndrome.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2004
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Antibiotic treatment of Chlamydia pneumoniae after acute coronary syndrome
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The antibiotic treatment of Chlamydia pneumoniae found within atherosclerotic plaques, and elevated titers of antibody to this organism linked to a higher risk of coronary events is studied. It is concluded that despite long-term treatment with a bactericidal antibiotic effective against Chlamydia pneumoniae, no reduction in the rate of cardiovascular events was observed.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2005
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