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May 2006 Volume 3 No 5
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Editorial
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Viewpoint
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Research Highlights
Does prosthesis–patient mismatch affect outcome of aortic valve replacement?
236Inverse association between fish intake and risk of CHD
236Paclitaxel-eluting stents versus sirolimus-eluting stents in treatment of coronary vessels
236Oral amiodarone reduces risk of arrhythmia following cardiac surgery
237Does excess dosing of antithrombotics increase the risk of major bleeding?
237Mixed results after autologous stem-cell transplantation for STEMI
238Repair versus replacement of mitral valves in patients with infective endocarditis
238Is aspirin effectiveness in cardiovascular disease prevention influenced by a patient's sex?
239Magnetic navigation system aids guidewire placement in PCI
239A meta-analysis of self-management of oral anticoagulation
239US phase I trial of the Amplatzer® Membranous VSD Occluder
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Practice Points
Can the ROSIER scale diagnose patients with stroke accurately in the emergency department?
242How do low-molecular-weight heparin and unfractionated heparin compare following ST-segment elevation MI?
244doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0542 | Full Text | PDF (102K)
Can microemboli on transcranial Doppler identify patients at increased stroke risk?
246Is low-dose aspirin a safe and effective option for primary stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation?
248doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0543 | Full Text | PDF (100K)
Does candesartan benefit patients with heart failure?
250doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0536 | Full Text | PDF (100K)
Can catheter ablation therapy improve arrhythmia control in patients with drug-refractory atrial fibrillation?
252Can altering carbohydrate, protein and unsaturated fat intake improve patients' blood pressure and lipid profile?
254doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0537 | Full Text | PDF (101K)
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Reviews
Surgery Insight: current advances in percutaneous heart valve replacement and repair
256doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0534 | Full Text | PDF (343K)
Mechanisms of Disease: genetic mechanisms of atrial fibrillation
276doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0509 | Full Text | PDF (307K)
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Case Study
Ventricular pseudoaneurysm associated with severe mitral regurgitation
283doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0545 | Full Text | PDF (537K)
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