Correct answer: Secreted into plasma by kidney Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) is secreted into plasma by liver and not the kidney. Binding of PCSK9 to LDL
Anticoagulation in secondary AF – not useful? Anticoagulation in secondary AF: Anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation (AF) secondary to acute coronary syndrome, acute pulmonary disease or sepsis may not
Wrong statement about natriuretic peptides: Secreted by ventricular myocytes in response to stretch NT-proBNP has a shorter half-life NT-proBNP levels reflect the mean values of left ventricular filling
All of the following are true about Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) except: Secreted into plasma by kidney Binds LDL receptor at the surface of liver cells Prevents
Angio quiz Angio Quiz: Identify the vessel marked by the arrow: Left main coronary artery Left circumflex coronary artery Left anterior descending coronary artery Left posterior descending coronary
Catheter ablation of AF reverses LV dysfunction – CAMERA-MRI Study Rate vs rhythm control in atrial fibrillation is still an unsettled and often debated issue. But it is
Intravenous ferric carboxymaltose improves peak VO2 in heart failure – EFFECT-HF study Functional iron deficiency is present in about half of heart failure patients and is associated with
Best treatment option? ECG Quiz What would be the best treatment option for the person with this ECG? ECG shows upsloping ST segment elevation in inferior leads II,
Same day discharge for peripheral arterial procedures in elderly: SENIOR-ER registry Peripheral arterial procedures in elderly: Same day discharge after peripheral arterial procedures have been documented to be safe
Multiple arterial grafts give better long term results A Canadian study [1] published in JAMA Cardiology has shown lower long term mortality, repeat revascularization, myocardial infarction and heart failure in
