Cardiovascular Report Summer 2013
Articles in This Issue
Cover
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A Patient Remembers His Heart Transplant Almost 30 Years AgoWhile the field has advanced, some challenges remain.
Electrophysiology
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Shifting Gears: When the Intended Treatment Needs RethinkingSpecialists at Johns Hopkins and Suburban Hospital collaborate to help patients with complex and unusual problems.
Vascular Surgery
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Three Appointments in OneSpecialists at Johns Hopkins' diabetic foot and wound clinic provide coordinated care to prevent amputations.
Clinical Research
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An Eye-Opening Assessment of the Commonly Used LDL CalculationThe Friedewald equation is often inaccurate for high-risk patients, a Johns Hopkins study finds.
Complex Lead Extraction
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An ICD Infection Caught In TimeExtensive experience and surgical back-up are crucial when handing difficult lead extractions.