BACKGROUND
Despite the fact that coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death among women, previous studies have suggested that physicians are less likely to pursue an aggressive approach to… (More)
Assessment of the pathophysiologic changes associated with systemic hypertension has been limited by difficulty in justifying invasive studies of the left ventricle. Echocardiography, because it is… (More)
We describe a 49 year old woman with impressive regression of renal artery stenosing atherosclerotic lesions in response to sustained excellent control of hyperlipidemia. Initially, she had high… (More)
The cardiologist acted in good faith, which resulted in losing the legal battle, the support of the hospital administration, and the friendship of the pulmonologist.
Seven consecutive patients with Eisenmenber's syndrome, cared for by the obstetric team in conjunction with the cardiology service, were reviewed to assess the possible role of prophylactic heparin… (More)
Of 88 consecutive patients aged 20 to 77 years with severe symptomatic aortic valve disease requiring surgery, 51 patients had angina pectoris; of these 51, 41 had predominant aortic stenosis and 10… (More)
To assess the efficacy of a new calcium entry blocker, diltiazem (Cardizem), for prophylaxis of Prinzmetal's angina, 48 patients were studied in randomized, multiple crossover multiclinic study (2… (More)