Critical Care
New Class of Compounds May Revive Failing Hearts
Researchers have developed a new class of nitric oxide (NO) compounds called nitroxyl precursors that produce hydrogen nitrite (HNO) and in early studies appear to play a role in protecting the cardiovascular system from further damage during heart failure and in restoring function to affected organs. More...08 Sep 2004
Blood Thinner Prevents DVT in Hospital Patients
A study has revealed that critically ill hospitalized patients at risk for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism who received a daily dose of dalteparin, a low molecular-weight heparin, had a 45% reduction in DVT risk compared to patients given placebo. More...01 Sep 2004
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