Can CTCA-derived Plaque Characteristics Predict MACE?

A systematic review and meta-analysis recently published in the journal, Circulation, showed a strong association between computed tomographic coronary angiography (CTCA) defined high risk plaque (HRP) features and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). Continue reading →

AHA 2017 Wrap-Up from a Pacific Rim Perspective

Current Trends In Cardiogenic Shock Dr. Srhari Naidu, Dr. Manos Brilakis and Dr. C. Michael Gibson Discuss

SCAI 2017: Reintroduction of live cases Dr. Ehtisham Mahmud and Dr. C. Michael Gibson Discuss

FOURIER: Lipid levels and cardiovascular mortality, ‘lower is better’ Dr. Marc Steven Sabatine and Dr. C. Michael Gibson Discuss

GEMINI-ACS-1: Bleeding with low-dose rivaroxaban versus aspirin after ACS Dr. E. Magnus Ohman and Dr. Serge Korjian Discuss

SURTAVI Clinical Trial: TAVR vs surgical AVR Dr. Michael J. Reardon and Dr. Serge Korjian Discuss

SPIRE 1 and SPIRE 2: Safety and cardiovascular efficacy of bococizumab Dr. Paul Ridker and Dr. C. Michael Gibson Discuss

CARAT Study: Effect of CER-001 on coronary atherosclerosis Dr. Stephen J. Nicholls and Dr. Serge Korjian Discuss

Closed loop stimulation in recurrent reflex vasovagal syncope Dr. Gonzalo Baron-Esquivias and Dr. Serge Korjian Discuss

LAAO in AFib patients undergoing Cardiac Surgery Dr. Daniel J. Friedman and Dr. C. Michael Gibson Discuss

ARISTOTLE: Digoxin in AFib with and without heart failure Dr. Renato Lopes and Dr. C. Michael Gibson Discuss

Dabigatran vs warfarin in patients undergoing catheter ablation of AFib Dr. Stefan Hohnloser and Dr. Serge Korjian Discuss

Relationship between high troponin-T measurements and mortality Dr. P.J. Devereaux and Dr. C. Michael Gibson Discuss

Leaflet thrombosis in transcatheter and surgical bioprosthetic aortic valves Dr. Raj R. Makkar and Dr. C. Michael Gibson Discuss

Levosimendan in patients with LV dysfunction undergoing cardiac surgery Dr. John H. Alexander and Dr. Serge Korjian Discuss

Silent cerebral microbleeds during TAVR Dr. Eric Van Belle and Dr. Serge Korjian Discuss

ACC 2017 wrap-up in German Dr. Sigmund Silber: ACC 2017 Wrap-Up in German

ACC 2017 wrap-up in Hebrew Dr. Basil Lewis and Dr. Michael Shechter: ACC 2017 Wrap-Up in Hebrew

ACC 2017 wrap-up from the perspective of the pacific rim Dr. Philip Aylward: ACC 2017 Wrap-Up from the Perspective of the Pacific Rim