Study Shows the Efficacy of Adding Corticosteroids to Initial Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy in the Prevention of Coronary Artery Abnormality Among Patients at High Risk for Kawasaki Disease

A recent study by Dr. Ryusuke Ae, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, demonstrated the efficacy of combining the initial intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment with multiple-dose corticosteroids in the prevention of coronary artery abnormalities in selected patients at high risk for Kawasaki disease. The study showed a reduction in coronary artery abnormalities and treatment failure after applying this treatment strategy.
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PREMIER Trial Shows Incremental Plaque Regression by a Single Lipid Apheresis and Maintained Statin Therapy in ACS Patients Treated With PCI

A recent study by Dr. Banerjee, published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, demonstrated the efficacy and safety of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) lowering therapy via a single LDL apheresis treatment plus ongoing statin therapy in nonfamilial hyperlipidemia acute coronary syndrome patients treated with the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
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Post Hoc Analyses of GLOBAL LEADERS Trial: Compared with Standard 12-Month Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy, Ticagrelor Monotherapy Reduced the Ischemic and Bleeding Events by up to 8% Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

The post hoc analyses of GLOBAL LEADERS study by Dr. Hara, published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes reported that in multiple statistical analyses considering the total number and severity of bleeding and ischemic events, ticagrelor monotherapy consistently decreased the risk of these events by 5% to 8% compared to 1-year conventional dual antiplatelet therapy. This analysis supported the beneficial effects of ticagrelor monotherapy after percutaneous coronary intervention. Continue reading →