Diagnosis and management of stable angina Principles to guide patient consultation and management of stable angina.…
Non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome: an update Risk stratification and ongoing care is important in non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome, the new collective term for unstable angina and non-ST elevation myocardial infarction.…
Percutaneous coronary intervention: preventing complications This article describes some of the complications that can occur during and after stent implantation and discusses the ways these can be avoided and managed…
COPD: clinical features and diagnosisChronic obstructive pulmonary disease is an incurable condition affecting millions of people worldwide.…
COPD: managementFor patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, inhaled medicines are the mainstay of treatment.…
Planning for discharge: the next step for medicines reconciliation Ensuring that medicines reconciliation takes place for every patient admitted to hospital is an excellent start. But to complete the circle there needs to be a renewed focus on communication at discharge…