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CV MRI Noninferior to Invasive Angiography + FFR in Stable CAD

Myocardial-perfusion cardiovascular MRI is noninferior to invasive angiography and fractional flow reserve for guiding coronary revascularization in patients with stable angina and risk factors for coronary artery disease.

Coronary Artery Calcium Levels in Middle Age Tied to LV Function

For middle-aged individuals, higher levels of coronary artery calcium are associated with higher LV mass and worse LV function.

CABG May Be Better Option Than PCI for Multivessel Disease

Findings reinforce need for a team approach to treatment decisions for heart conditions.

Burden of Heart Failure-Related CVD Mortality Higher in African Americans

HealthDay News — The burden of heart failure-related cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality is increased among young and middle-aged blacks, according to a research letter published in the May 14 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Peter Glynn, M.D., from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, and colleagues examined…

Risk Factor Control in Patients With Stable Ischemic Heart Disease and Diabetes

Patients with stable ischemic heart disease and diabetes have improved survival when risk factors such as lifestyle behaviors and glycated hemoglobin A1c level are controlled.

Rivaroxaban Plus Aspirin Improves CV Outcomes Regardless of Renal Function

Rivaroxaban plus aspirin vs aspirin alone decreases the risk of major cardiovascular outcomes with no excess risk of bleeding in patients with vascular disease and moderate renal impairment.

Coronary Vessel Wall Thickness a Potential Surrogate for CAD in Women

Coronary VWT is primary independent surrogate of CAD in women; age is strongest risk factor in men.

Childhood Oral Infection Linked to Atherosclerosis in Adulthood

Oral infections in childhood are associated with subclinical carotid atherosclerosis in adulthood.

Racial Disparities Persist in Revascularization for CHD

Compared with white women, black women with ACS and CHD have lower rates of revascularization.

Similar Composite Endpoints With Everolimus DES, CABG for LMCAD With Diabetes

Researchers examined 3-year and 30-day outcomes of PCI vs CABG in patients with and without diabetes with coronary artery disease.