The present and future of heart failure is a major challenge to the medical community and the society. Heart failure affects millions of patients worldwide. In the United States it is estimated that more than five million persons are affected. The current presentation aims to give a concise perspective of heart failure and its management. Specifically topics to be discussed include: definition of heart failure, pathophysiology (ventricular remodeling), clinical evaluation and...
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Jorge Alegria, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
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Oral antiplatelet therapy has become an integral part of the practice of cardiovascular medicine. Aspirin, clopidogrel and the combination are a common part of the therapeutic armamentarium of clinicians. Uses include the full spectrum of acute coronary syndromes, as well as percutaneous coronary intervention. The use of stents and more recently drug eluting stents has additionally highlighted the importance of stent thrombosis and its prevention.
