2018
Contemporary approach to stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: Risks, benefits, and new options
Stock J, Malm BJ. Contemporary approach to stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: Risks, benefits, and new options. Trends In Cardiovascular Medicine 2018, 28: 469-480. PMID: 29739702, DOI: 10.1016/j.tcm.2018.03.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAtrial fibrillationStroke riskRisk factorsStroke risk factorsDirect oral anticoagulantsStrong risk factorStandard of careOral anticoagulantsMost patientsSelect patientsThromboembolic complicationsCoronary diseaseHeart failureAppropriate therapyCommon diagnosisRisk stratificationFibrillationPatientsMechanical interventionRiskTherapyNew optionsAccurate assessmentAnticoagulationHypertension
2017
Acute Myocardial Infarction from Coronary Vasospasm Precipitated by Pseudoephedrine and Metoprolol Use
Meoli EM, Goldsweig AM, Malm BJ. Acute Myocardial Infarction from Coronary Vasospasm Precipitated by Pseudoephedrine and Metoprolol Use. Canadian Journal Of Cardiology 2017, 33: 688.e1-688.e3. PMID: 28347584, DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2017.01.005.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsAcute myocardial infarctionCoronary vasospasmMyocardial infarctionNew-onset atrial fibrillationPotential drug-drug interactionsMultivessel coronary vasospasmAcute cardiovascular syndromesAdrenergic receptor agonistDrug-drug interactionsMetoprolol useAllergic rhinitisAtrial fibrillationReceptor agonistCardiovascular syndromePseudoephedrine useNasal passagesVasospasmInfarctionPatientsRhinitisVasoconstrictionPseudoephedrineEdemaFibrillationSyndrome