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Cardiovascular Diseases, Stroke and Vascular Specialist Libraries eBulletin: Issue No 29.
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Apologies
for the delay in the sending out of this round up of additions to the libraries-
this has been due to staffing issues.
In this edition:
Official launch of the Vascular Diseases Specialist Library
The Vascular Diseases Specialist Library will be officially launched at the Vascular Society's Annual General Meeting in Bournemouth 12th - 14th November 2008. The Vascular Diseases Specialist Library team will be exhibiting at this event. An editorial to accompany the launch will be available on the site.
Visit the website at: http://www.library.nhs.uk/vascular
If you are able to promote this new specialist library service for us view your networks and libraries we have leaflets available. Please contact April Coombe on the address below to be sent a supply.
Latest News:
National Heart Forum Weekly News Briefings:
29/10.08 See: http://www.library.nhs.uk/stroke/ViewResource.aspx?resID=297220
22/10.08 See: http://www.library.nhs.uk/stroke/ViewResource.aspx?resID=296440
15/10/08 See: http://www.library.nhs.uk/stroke/ViewResource.aspx?resID=296222
08/10/08 See: http://www.library.nhs.uk/stroke/ViewResource.aspx?resID=296001
01/10/08 See: http://www.library.nhs.uk/stroke/ViewResource.aspx?resID=295268
NHS Choices (Behind the headlines - Behind the headlines provides an unbiased and evidence-based analysis of health stories that make the news.)
29/10/08 Statins and prostate tests
See: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=297011
23/10/08 Results back from trial of diet pill
See: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=296543
22/10/08 Fast food
See: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=296541
21/10/08 Western diet and heart risk
See: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=296535
14/10/08 Vioxx risk confirmed
See: http://www.library.nhs.uk/stroke/ViewResource.aspx?resID=297186
10/10/08 Can ginkgo protect you from strokes?
See: http://www.library.nhs.uk/stroke/ViewResource.aspx?resID=296021
09/10/08 Healthy fats and hunger
See: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=296019
03/10/08 Obesity 'switch'
See: http://www.library.nhs.uk/stroke/ViewResource.aspx?resID=295407
New additions to the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination’s Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE) and Economic Evaluations Database (EED)
DARE
Bangalore S, Parkar S, Grossman E, Messerli F H. A meta-analysis of 94,492
patients with hypertension treated with beta blockers to determine the risk
of new-onset diabetes mellitus. American Journal of Cardiology, 2007;
100(8): 1254-1262
URL:http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297341&code=5ef67cda7c6e1d506535544dbfd80d4e
Montalescot G, Antoniucci D, Kastrati A, Neumann F J, Borentain M,
Migliorini A, Boutron C, Collet J P, Vicaut E. Abciximab in primary coronary
stenting of ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a European meta-analysis on
individual patients' data with long-term follow-up. European Heart Journal,
2007; 28(4): 443-449
URL:http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297330&code=6cff379f5673d23045f2593a1935397d
De Luca G, Marino P. Adjunctive benefits from low-molecular-weight heparins
as compared to unfractionated heparin among patients with ST-segment
elevation myocardial infarction treated with thrombolysis: a meta-analysis
of the randomized trials. American Heart Journal, 2007; 154(6):
1085.e1-1085.e6
URL:http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297353&code=e3a1df8d6895365c18bda2eebb1d845c
Baker W L, Couch K A. Azithromycin for the secondary prevention of coronary
artery disease: a meta-analysis. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy,
2007; 64(8): 830-836
URL:http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297369&code=8271fa47efaa1c7fdfdebf55112c2469
Noheria A, Kumar A, Wylie J V, Josephson M E. Catheter ablation vs
antiarrhythmic drug therapy for atrial fibrillation: a systematic review.
Archives of Internal Medicine, 2008; 168(6): 581-586
URL:http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297390&code=2c45a687a107a2b70d0ae6ef1766309a
Hamon M, Morello R, Riddell J W, Hamon M. Coronary arteries: diagnostic
performance of 16- versus 64-section spiral CT compared with invasive
coronary angiography. Meta-analysis. Radiology, 2007; 245(3): 720-731
URL:http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297352&code=8c6307354a4c9f93f620a4e131b2c244
Abdulla J, Kober L, Christensen E, Torp-Pedersen C. Effect of
beta-blocker therapy on functional status in patients with heart failure: a
meta-analysis. European Journal of Heart Failure, 2006; 8(5): 522-531
URL:http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297255&code=08514bcf99f1e1f31ab7baa6df496151
Shah M, Adams-Huet B, Garg A. Effect of high-carbohydrate or high-cis-monounsaturated
fat diets on blood pressure: a meta-analysis of intervention trials.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2007; 85(5): 1251-1256
URL:http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297368&code=678fd6d923401efedbeea4f39f366d28
Kang S, Yang Y, Li C J, Gao R. Effectiveness and tolerability of
administration of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor on left ventricular
function in patients with myocardial infarction: a meta-analysis of
randomized controlled trials. Clinical Therapeutics, 2007; 29(11): 2406-2418
URL:http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297382&code=94cec7223a19623f1fbd3274cb1f5acd
Athanasiou T, Jones C, Jin R, Grunkemeier G L, Ross D N. Homograft
implantation techniques in the aortic position: to preserve or replace the
aortic root? Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2006; 81(5): 1578-1586
URL:http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297248&code=da5db4fd895ff639dfabe28df26a6014
He F J, MacGregor G A. Importance of salt in determining blood pressure in
children: meta-analysis of controlled trials. Hypertension, 2006; 48(5):
861-869
URL:http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297278&code=b457be5648624815e7944b20ea409f42
Dumaine R, Borentain M, Bertel O, Bode C, Gallo R, White H D, Collet J P,
Steinhubl S R, Montalescot G. Intravenous low-molecular-weight heparins
compared with unfractionated heparin in percutaneous coronary intervention:
quantitative review of randomized trials. Archives of Internal Medicine,
2007; 167(22): 2423-2430
URL:http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297381&code=b700b3745f93b4b92e65b03a2fc4363f
Bavry A A, Kumbhani D J, Helton T J, Borek P P, Mood G R, Bhatt D L. Late
thrombosis of drug-eluting stents: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical
trials. American Journal of Medicine, 2006; 119(12): 1056-1061
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297293&code=c2afc8520a84abfa901c7ffe9dee8645
Horvath K, Jeitler K, Siering U, Stich A K, Skipka G, Gratzer T W, Siebenhofer
A. Long-term effects of weight-reducing interventions in hypertensive patients:
systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of Internal Medicine, 2008;
168(6): 571-580
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297389&code=83a79f8ff21c480d20a02f6300d31e98
Koshman S L, Charrois T L, Simpson S H, McAlister F A, Tsuyuki R T. Pharmacist
care of patients with heart failure: a systematic review of randomized trials.
Archives of Internal Medicine, 2008; 168(7): 687-694
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297393&code=f861757064a149a9a522bef030eddb8c
Flores-Mateo G, Navas-Acien A, Pastor-Barriuso R, Guallar E. Selenium and
coronary heart disease: a meta-analysis. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,
2006; 84(4): 762-773
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297281&code=757c4282ae94dd38e9e65c04dd5efcf5
Ali R, Alexander K P. Statins for the primary prevention of cardiovascular
events in older adults: a review of the evidence. American Journal of Geriatric
Pharmacotherapy, 2007; 5(1): 52-63
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297324&code=2572b1d68ebd879e62e090a387b02caa
Qayyum R, Khalid M R, Adomaityte J, Papadakos S P, Messineo F C. Systematic
review: comparing routine and selective invasive strategies for the acute
coronary syndrome. Annals of Internal Medicine, 2008; 148(3): 186-196
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297384&code=c24f448cae145f701c86aceb49359e1b
Dobre D, van Veldhuisen D J, deJongste M J, van Sonderen E, Klungel O H,
Sanderman R, Ranchor A V, Haaijer-Ruskamp F M. The contribution of observational
studies to the knowledge of drug effectiveness in heart failure. British
Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2007; 64(4): 406-414
URL http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297339&code=4d670420d9cba66088f0850bb976342d
Williams G J, Macaskill P, Chan S F, Karplus T E, Yung W, Hodson E M, Craig
J C. Comparative accuracy of renal duplex sonographic parameters in the
diagnosis of renal artery stenosis: paired and unpaired analysis. American
Journal of Roentgenology, 2007; 188(3): 798-811
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/vascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297302&code=d7a2ec92d15ae6b1853c9fafdf8c7b97
Takagi H, Sekino S, Kato T, Matsuno Y, Umemoto T. Intraoperative autotransfusion
in abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery: meta-analysis of randomized controlled
trials. Archives of Surgery, 2007; 142(11): 1098-1101
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/vascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297350&code=26ede34b33bdb32ec22bf158c4f345f8
Limpus A, Chaboyer W, McDonald E, Thalib L. Mechanical thromboprophylaxis
in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. American
Journal of Critical Care, 2006; 15(4): 402-412
URL:http://www.library.nhs.uk/vascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297261&code=0f842a592b3b47803de14ed78f9adf12
Pereira C E, Albers M, Romiti M, Brochado-Neto F C, Pereira C A. Meta-analysis
of femoropopliteal bypass grafts for lower extremity arterial insufficiency.
Journal of Vascular Surgery, 2006; 44(3): 510-517
URL:http://www.library.nhs.uk/vascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297271&code=130aafb5527e4cbb7bc9a93730b7f1d7
Visser J J, van Sambeek M R, Hamza T H, Hunink M G, Bosch J L. Ruptured
abdominal aortic aneurysms: endovascular repair versus open surgery. Systematic
review. Radiology, 2007; 245(1): 122-129
URL:http://www.library.nhs.uk/vascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=297337&code=758d51bf1a0edbc7dd3630a3fc21890b
Chen L C, Ashcroft D M. Do selective COX-2 inhibitors increase the risk
of cerebrovascular events: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 2006; 31(6): 565-576
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/stroke/viewResource.aspx?resid=297289&code=28aa3f1d858b2ce3c616bcaf4c5477ea
Christofoletti G, Oliani M M. , Gobbi S, Stella F. Effects of motor intervention
in elderly patients with dementia: an analysis of randomized controlled
trials. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 2007; 23(2): 149-154
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/stroke/viewResource.aspx?resid=297310&code=dae96d1bed0e06625898d728dde9f9e7
Schaller B. Extracranial-intracranial bypass surgery to reduce the risk
of haemodynamic stroke in cerebroocclusive atherosclerotic disease of the
anterior cerebral circulation: a systematic review. Neurologia i Neurochirurgia
Polska, 2007; 41(5): 457-471
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/stroke/viewResource.aspx?resid=297357&code=78c9e0855c7e8a7d1428b9215151c602
Engelter S T, Bonati L H, Lyrer P A. Intravenous thrombolysis in stroke
patients of >=80 versus <80 years of age: a systematic review across
cohort studies. Age and Ageing, 2006; 35(6): 572-580
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/stroke/viewResource.aspx?resid=297357&code=78c9e0855c7e8a7d1428b9215151c602
EED
Jeetley P, Burden L, Stoykova B, Senior R. Clinical and economic impact
of stress echocardiography compared with exercise electrocardiography in
patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome but negative troponin: a
prospective randomized controlled study. European Heart Journal, 2007;
28(2): 204-211
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=297729&tabID=289
Annemans L, Lamotte M, Clarys P, Van den Abeele E. Health economic
evaluation of controlled and maintained physical exercise in the prevention
of cardiovascular and other prosperity diseases. European Journal of
Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation, 2007; 14(6): 815-824
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=297725&tabID=289
You J J, Woo A, Ko D T, Cameron D A, Mihailovic A, Krahn M. Life expectancy
gains and cost-effectiveness of implantable cardioverter/defibrillators for
the primary prevention of sudden cardiac death in patients with hypertrophic
cardiomyopathy. American Heart Journal, 2007; 154(5): 899-907
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=297732&tabID=289#
Casado A, Secades J J, Ibarz R, Herdman M, Brosa M. Cost-effectiveness
of citicoline versus conventional treatment in acute ischemic stroke . Expert
Review of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, 2008; 8(2): 151-157
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/stroke/ViewResource.aspx?resID=297745&tabID=289
Chuck A W, Hailey D, Jacobs P, Perry D C. Cost-effectiveness and budget
impact of adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen therapy for diabetic foot ulcers
. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 2008; 24(2):
178-183
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Vascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=297748&tabID=289
Coffi S B, Ubbink D Th, Dijkgraaf M G, Reekers J A, Legemate D A. Cost-effectiveness
of identifying aortoiliac and femoropopliteal arterial disease with angiography
or duplex scanning. European Journal of Radiology, 2008; 66: 142-148
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Vascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=297738&tabID=289
Recent Publications:
American Heart Association
Practice guidance and Statements October 2008.
See: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=297779
Healthcare Commission
24/10/08 - Healthcare watchdog welcomes improvements for heart patients
at Oxford Radcliffe
See: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=296593
Department of Health
20/10/08 - Treatment of heart attack national guidance: final report
of the National Infarct Angioplasty Project (NIAP)
See: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=296251
20/10/08 - Ensuring timely handover of patient care – ambulance to
hospital
See:http://www.library.nhs.uk/stroke/viewResource.aspx?resid=296226&code=1c73aabb5642ef2b7a4d269808c903b5
Surgery, Theatres & Anaesthesia Specialist Library
10/10/08 - Guest Editorial: Off Pump Coronary Artery
Bypass (OPCAB)
See: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=295999
Cochrane Systematic Reviews Issue 4 2008
Cardiovascular
Blood pressure lowering efficacy of angiotensin
converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for primary hypertension
Blood
pressure lowering efficacy of angiotensin receptor blockers for primary
hypertension
Stem
cell treatment for acute myocardial infarction
Blood
pressure lowering efficacy of renin inhibitors for primary hypertension
Pain
relief for the removal of femoral sheath in interventional cardiology adult
patients
Stroke
Chuanxiong-type preparations for acute ischemic stroke
Dengzhanhua
preparations for acute cerebral infarction
Electromechanical
and robot-assisted arm training for improving arm function and activities of
daily living after stroke
Sanchi
for acute ischaemic stroke
Tongxinluo
capsule for acute stroke
Vascular
Beta
blockers for peripheral arterial disease
Honey
as a topical treatment for wounds
Low
molecular weight heparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism in
patients with lower-leg immobilization
Combined
intermittent pneumatic leg compression and pharmacological prophylaxis for
prevention of venous thromboembolism in high risk patients
Clinical Knowledge Summaries
New summaries published in October See:
http://www.library.nhs.uk/Vascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=296003
Hot off the press:
Recently published articles from The Lancet, BMJ, NEJM and JAMA
For further information on appraising current awareness journal articles visit our literature appraisal guides
31/10/08 - The prevention of progression of arterial disease and diabetes
(POPADAD) trial ...BMJ 2008;337:a1840
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=297044&tabID=289
30/10/08 - Genetically elevated C-reactive protein and ischemic vascular
disease. NEJM 2008;359:1897-1908
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=296921&tabID=289
24/10/08 - Obesity in children. part 2: prevention and management.BMJ 2008;337:a1848
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=296529
23/10/08 - Cardiovascular outcomes after a change in prescription policy
for clopidogrel. NEJM 2008;359:1802-1810
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=296473
17/10/08 - Obesity in children. Part 1: Epidemiology, measurement,
risk factors, and screening
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=296189
17/10/08 - Thrombolysis with alteplase 3–4·5 h after acute
ischaemic stroke (SITS-ISTR): an observational study. The Lancet 2008; 372:1303-1309
URL:http://www.library.nhs.uk/stroke/ViewResource.aspx?resID=296190
15/10/08 - Continuous vs episodic prophylactic treatment with amiodarone
...JAMA 2008;300(15):1784-1792
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=296078
15/10/08 - Frequency of stress testing to document ischemia ...JAMA 2008;300(15):1765-1773.
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=296077&tabID=289
10/10/08 - Thrombolysis with alteplase 3–4·5 h after acute
ischaemic stroke ...The Lancet 2008;372:1303-1309
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/stroke/ViewResource.aspx?resID=295577
09/10/08 - Long-term follow-up after tight control of blood pressure ...NEJM
2008;359:1565-1576
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=295575
08/10/08 Serial 2-Point Ultrasonography Plus D-Dimer vs Whole-Leg Color-Coded
Doppler ...JAMA 2008;300(14):1653-1659
URL:http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=295479
03/10/08 Influence of general practice opening hours on delay in seeking
medical attention ...JAMA 2008;300(14):1653-1659
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=295221
03/10/08 Preparticipation screening for cardiovascular abnormalities in
young competitive athletes.BMJ 2008;337:a1569
URL: http://www.library.nhs.uk/Cardiovascular/ViewResource.aspx?resID=295222&tabID=289
Conferences and events for next three months
November 2008
Cardiovascular
Events :: Stroke
events :: Vascular
events:
December 2008
Cardiovascular events ::Stroke events :: Vascular events
January 2009
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West Midlands Library and Information Services Development Unit
Workforce Deanery
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Email: april.coombe@westmidlands.nhs.uk
Websites : www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/
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Professor Tom Quinn FRCN FESC (Clinical Lead)
Co-Director Pre-hospital, Emergency and Cardiovascular Care
Applied Research Group (PHECC)
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Coventry University
Coventry CV1 5FB, UK
email t.quinn@coventry.ac.uk