Week report. Nov, 21 - 25 2011

21-11:

• Abciximab and Heparin versus Bivalirudin for Non–ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction   NEJM Nov 2011 365;2 (Abstract) 

• Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction   Circulation. 2011;124:e540-e543 (Extract Free) 

24-11:

• How to Interpret Elevated Cardiac Troponin Levels   Circulation 2011, 124:2350-2354 (Full Text PDF) 

• Atrial Fibrillation Pathophysiology   Circulation 2011; 124: 2264-2274 (abstract) 

• Aldosterone, Mineralocorticoid Receptor Activation, and Cardiovascular Remodeling   Circulation. 2011; 124: e466-e468 (Extract free) 

• Levosimendan Versus an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in High-Risk Cardiac Patients   Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia (Article in press) (Abstract) 

• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for ARDS in Adults   N Engl J Med 2011; 365:1905-1914 (Abstract) 

• Dronedarone in High-Risk Permanent Atrial Fibrillation   N Engl J Med 14 nov 2011 (Full text PDF) 

25-11:

• Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass in Patients With Left Ventricular Dysfunction: A Meta-Analysis   Ann Thorac Surg 2011;92:1686-1694 (Abstract)