High-Sensitivity Troponin I Can Predict Mortality in Stable Patients Suspected to Have CAD
Heightened levels of high sensitivity troponin I (hsTnI) can predict the near-term…
Administration of Cangrelor In Addition to Crushed Ticagrelor Bridges Gap of Antiplatelet Inhibition in Patients Undergoing Primary PCI
According to a new study, Cangrelor could serve to bridge the gap…
2018: Cardiology News at A Glance
COAPT trial This prospective, multicenter, open-label, randomized trial aimed to assess the…
Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring: A Screening Tool For Statin Prescription In the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease?
According to a new study published in the Journal of American College…
Does One Need A Parachute While Jumping From An Aircraft? A Clinical Trial Addresses the Question
Parachute use on jumping from an aircraft does not reduce death or major…
Chronic Red Meat Consumption Associated With Increased TMAO Concentrations
A recent study published in the European Heart Journal showed that chronic…
Canakinumab: A New Hope for Post MI Patients with Increased hsCRP in the Prevention of Heart Failure
Canakinumab (an IL-B inhibitor) is associated with decreased heart failure (HF) hospitalizations…
Saphenous Vein Graft Harvesting for CABG: Endoscopic Vs Open Technique
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed…
Cardiogenic Shock in Takotsubo Syndrome: Incidence, Predictors, and Outcomes
Cardiogenic shock (CS) is not a rare complication in patients with Takotsubo…
Persistently High Residual Inflammatory Risk Associated with Increased Mortality and MI Risk in Patients Undergoing PCI
A recent study published in the European Heart Journal showed that a…
PPIs for GI Bleeding Prophylaxis in Critically Ill ICU Patients: Benefits Vs Risks
The use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) for prophylaxis against gastrointestinal (GI)…
Physical Fitness Associated with Lower Mortality?
A recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that…
SGLT-2 Inhibitors Associated with Lower Heart Failure Hospitalization
A new meta-analysis published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology…
Unrecognized Myocardial Infarctions Have a 10-Year Mortality Rate Comparable to Clinically-Recognized Infarctions
According to a new study published in the Journal of American Medical…
Top 10 Cardiology Now Stories for September
1. COAPT Demonstrates the Benefit of Transcatheter Mitral-Valve Repair Using MitraClip in…
Does the Wearable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Benefit MI Patients?
In patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) and a left ventricular ejection…
Highlights of TCT 2018
The results of many interesting trials were presented at the TCT conference…
PCI in Nonagenarians: Age Is Just a Number
The outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in nonagenarians is an understudied…
Apple Watch Series 4 Receives FDA Approval as a Class II Medical Device
The Apple watch series 4 received FDA approval as a class II…
Early Discharge Following Uncomplicated TAVR Safe, According to a Meta-Analysis
A recent meta-analysis published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology…