Questions (June 2005)
Clinical Cardiology Series
臨床心臟科個案研究
1.
A regimen of calcium channel blocker with or without an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) is more effective than an older regimen of beta-blocker with or without a diuretic in terms of blood pressure control and reduction of coronary heart disease events in hypertensive patients with relatively low cholesterol levels.
2.
Among patients with stable coronary heart disease, a LDL target of 75mg/dl will reduce more cardiovascular events when compared with a target of 100mg/dl.
3.
COX-2 inhibitors are safe for pain management following coronary artery bypass grafting surgery.
4.
Treatment with vitamin E as compared with placebo is associated with a reduction in primary cardiovascular events in women.
Dermatology Series
皮膚科病例研究
1.
What are the clinical differential diagnoses?
2.
What bedside examination should be performed?
3.
What are the characteristic features of scalp hair seen in this condition?
4.
Name one complication that may be seen in this condition.
5.
What is the definite treatment?