Outcomes of nurse-led clinic for patients treated with percutaneous coronary intervention: A retrospective analysis.

Background: With an increasing prevalence of coronary heart disease, secondary prevention forms a major cornerstone of management. A dedicated nurse-led clinic for patients post percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) offers a great opportunity to address risk factors in order to reduce cardiovascular events.

Purpose: To determine the impact of a nurse-led clinic follow up of patients post PCI in relation to the 30 day mortality rate and re-admission, and patient satisfaction.

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy after a dancing session: a case report.

Introduction: Stress-induced (Takotsubo) cardiomyopathy is a rare form of cardiomyopathy which presents in a manner similar to that of acute coronary syndrome. This sometimes leads to unnecessary thrombolysis therapy. The pathogenesis of this disease is still poorly understood.