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Apr 12 2024 This Week in Cardiology

This Week in Cardiology

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Challenging Cardiology Practices: Beta Blockers and Plaque Vulnerability

The chapter dives into the Reduce AMI trial challenging the use of beta blockers post-AMI in patients with preserved left ventricular function, questioning the traditional practice. It also explores the identification and treatment of vulnerable plaques in cardiology through intracoronary imaging, highlighting a study's significant reduction in major adverse cardiac events with preventive PCI over medical care. The analysis debates the implications of these trials on medical practice, urging caution and the need for further research in cardiology.

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