Laura K. Newby MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Laura Newby is a cardiologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Newby specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Newby also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Long-term oral platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antagonism with sibrafiban after acute coronary syndromes: study design of the sibrafiban versus aspirin to yield maximum protection from ischemic heart events post-acute coronary syndromes (SYMP
- Cardiac marker testing: where should we focus?
- Oral platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibition.
- Oral glycoprotein IIb/IIIa antagonists: new insights from the SYMPHONY trial.
- The emerging role of myoglobin for risk stratification.
- Statin use and stroke outcomes in the Heart and Estrogen-Progestin Replacement Study (HERS).
- Post-traumatic pancreatitis.
- Alternative splicing: a mechanism for phenotypic rescue of a common inherited defect.
- How much do we gain by reducing time to reperfusion therapy?
- The chest-pain unit--ready for prime time?
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