The American journal of medicine
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A wide array of products in the category of complementary or alternative medicine for cardiovascular disease and prevention are readily available on online retail platforms. However, a critical assessment of these products, including their therapeutic claims, has not been previously performed. ⋯ Given the popularity of complementary and alternative medicine and their easy accessibility through online retailing, and the fact that prior studies suggest a minority of patients discuss use with their providers, further study is needed to evaluate the extent of and the potential for both undiagnosed drug-drug interactions and replacement of guideline-directed medical treatment for heart failure with unapproved products.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Association of electrocardiogram findings with clinical outcomes in patients with chronic coronary syndrome: an analysis of the ISCHEMIA trials.
We aimed to investigate the association of electrocardiogram (ECG) findings with outcomes in patients with chronic coronary syndrome. ⋯ In patients with chronic coronary syndrome, an abnormal ECG tracing was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular death. Our findings underscore the importance of the ECG in cardiovascular risk stratification and prognostication.