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Apr 05 2024 This Week in Cardiology

This Week in Cardiology

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Diabetes Risk, Statin Therapy, and Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs

This chapter delves into findings from trials on diabetes risk and statin therapy, discussing the impact of statin allocation on blood glucose levels and the association between statins, LDL levels, and diabetes risk. It also covers the efficacy of statin trials, the significance of the CAST trial in anti-arrhythmic medications, and the benefits of negative inotropes in post-MI patients with serious LV dysfunction. Additionally, the FDA approval of Abbott's tri-clip for tricuspid regurgitation repair and concerns about trial validity due to the absence of a placebo group are explored.

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