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July 01, 2007; Volume 74,Issue 7

  1. Lauer, Michael S.

    1. Cardiovascular medicine update 2007: Perioperative risk, carotid angioplasty, drug-eluting stents, stronger statins
      Michael S. Lauer, MD
      Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine July 2007, 74 (7) 505-511;

      Should patients with coronary artery disease who need noncardiac surgery undergo angioplasty first to lessen their perioperative risk? Is percutaneous carotid angioplasty an acceptable alternative to open surgery? Are drug-eluting stents safe in the long term? What is the best regimen and goal for managing lipid levels in patients with coronary artery disease?

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