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... long- term survival in patients with initially unexplained cardiomyopathy. N Engl J Med 2000; 334422 : 107 7–84. 100 Questions in Cardiology 109 After excluding the patients who died within 90 ... angiotensin receptor blockers. The long-acting dihydropyridines (DHPs, e.g. amlodipine and felodipine) Regarding the calcium blockers, the non-DHPs are contra- indicated whereas the l...

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... 170 81 What do I do about non-sustained ventricular tachycardia on a 24 hour tape? 171 Contents ix 100 Questions in Cardiology Diana Holdright BMJ Books 100 QUESTIONS IN CARDIOLOGY © BMJ Books 2001 BMJ ... University Hospitals Trust, Department of Cardiology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK xii 100 QUESTIONS IN CARDIOLOGY Edited by Diana Holdright Consultan...

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... cardiovascular death in men undergoing noninvasive evaluation for CAD. Ann Int Med 1993; 111188 : 689–95. 100 Questions in Cardiology 29 • Endocrine investigations. 24 hour urinary cortisol (Cushing’s syndrome), ... hour noradrenaline/adrenaline/dopamine (catecholamine-secreting tumours), and plasma renin and aldosterone (Conn’s syndrome) may all be warranted. 6 100 Questions...

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... requiring this should be assessed for revascularisation. There are no important differ- ences in the effectiveness of the principal classes of anti-anginal 100 Questions in Cardiology 35 used singly ... proliferation (e.g. antisense 48 100 Questions in Cardiology Investigators. Outcomes in patients with acute non-Q-wave myocardial infarction randomly assigned to an inva...

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... Greenberg CS. Bleeding during thrombolytic therapy for acute myocardial infarction: mechanisms and management. Ann Intern Med 1989; 111111 : 101 0–22. 58 100 Questions in Cardiology Finally, it should ... and diabetic retinopathy was once considered a relative contra- indication to thrombolytic therapy in AHA/ACC guidelines. 100 Questions in Cardiology 57 28 Exercise test...

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... both insulin deficient and insulin resistant, glycaemic control may be improved in some individuals by combining oral medication with insulin or by switching completely. In summary there remain ... bypass grafting. Heart 1999; 8822 : 409 10. 78 100 Questions in Cardiology 38 Are there benefits to switching from sulphonylureas to insulin after coronary artery bypass grafting? Jon...

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... low intensity warfarin with aspirin confers no benefit over conven- tional warfarin therapy in terms of bleeding risks and is less effective in preventing thromboembolism. 100 Questions in Cardiology ... 1996; 11 1100 : 100 1 –3. 148 100 Questions in Cardiology 66 What drugs should I use for chemically cardioverting atrial fibrillation and when is DC cardioversion p...

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... tilt test • CT head and EEG if appropriate • Implantable loop recorder 100 Questions in Cardiology 157 160 100 Questions in Cardiology Head up tilt diagnosis of vasovagal syncope (Hypotension/bradycardia ... 1933–40. 172 100 Questions in Cardiology Who should have a tilt test? Kenny et al in 1986 were the first to demonstrate the value of head up tilt testing in...

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... causing 100 Questions in Cardiology 177 normal or elevated in Type 1 hyperthyroidism but is very low or absent in Type 2 hyperthyroidism. Interleukin-6 levels are normal or moderately increased in ... implantable- defibrillator shocks by treatment with sotalol. N Engl J Med 1999; 334400 : 1855–62. 100 Questions in Cardiology 193 4 Martino E, Safran M, Aghini-Lombardi F...

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