Affiliation:
1. Royal Brampton Hospital London
Abstract
SUMMARY Several truly ‘landmark’ studies were presented duting the 45th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC). This report reviews studies of markers of atherosclerosis and some of the trials in endothelial dysfunction (TREND), lipid lowering (CARE), coronary angioplasty and unstable angina (EPILOG, CAPTURE, RESTORE), acute myocardial infarction (HERO, GUSTO 11b), post‐myocardial infarction (EMIAT, CAMIAT), and heart failure (DIG trial).