Peripheral Artery Disease: Incidence and Outcomes of Myocardial Infarction
Myocardial infarction was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular death and
acute limb ischemia in patients with peripheral artery disease.
ACC 2017 Meeting Highlights
Xarelto 10mg Dose Approved to Reduce Risk of Recurrent VTE
Phase 3 EINSTEIN CHOICE study shows Xarelto 10mg reduced the risk of recurrent VTE by 74%
Fasting vs Nonfasting Lipid Values and Cardiovascular Risk: Q&A With Advisory Board Member, Eliot Brinton, MD
Eliot Brinton, MD, FAHA, FNLA, president and director of the Utah Lipid Center, discusses the benefits of fasting lipid profiles in predicting cardiovascular risk.
Best of the 2017 American College of Cardiology Scientific Session & Expo
Highlights from the 2017 American College of Cardiology Scientific Session & Expo.
Instantaneous Wave-Free Ratio Noninferior to Fractional Flow Reserve for Guiding PCI
Both iFR and FFR groups experienced similar rates of composite nonfatal myocardial infarction, unplanned revascularization, or all-cause death within 1 year post-procedure.
Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibition Effect on Post-MI Mortality and New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation
Renin-angiotensin system inhibition was linked with a reduced 3-year risk of all-cause mortality in patients with congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation.
Prevalence of Inadequate Therapeutic Anticoagulation for Afib Preceding Ischemic Stroke Examined
Inadequate therapeutic anticoagulation prior to the occurrence of ischemic stroke was found to be prevalent.
Higher Hospital Admissions in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy During Late Summer
Although more women are admitted with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, more men ultimately die.
Uninterrupted Anticoagulation With Dabigatran Improves Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Outcomes, Expert Q&A
Incidence of major bleeding events was lower with dabigatran vs warfarin in atrial fibrillation ablation.
Safety of Same-Day Discharge Following PCI for Non-ST Elevation ACS
Researchers found that same-day discharge in PCI for non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes.
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