Trial Showed Implementation of High Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Assays and Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction Recommendations in Patients with Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome Increased Diagnosis Rate Without a Change in Outcomes
A recent study by Dr. Chapman, published in Circulation, showed that implementation…
Randomized Trial Shows Prasugrel Associated with Better Endothelial Function and Stronger Platelet Inhibition as Compared to Clopidogrel or Ticagrelor in Patients with ACS Who Undergo Stenting
In a recent randomized, three-arm, parallel, blinded study by Dr. Schnorbus, published…
Interim Results of The EVAPORATE Trial Indicate No Change in Low Attenuation Plaque Volume But A Reduction in Total Plaque Volume Following Treatment with Icosapent Ethyl
The interim results of EVAPORATE trial, a study on the effect of…
Intensive LDL Lowering With a Goal of < 70mg/dl Is Superior to Moderate Lowering for Secondary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke Patients
A randomized parallel-group trial comparing intensive LDL-C lowering to modest lowering for…
GALILEO-4D: Rivaroxaban-Aspirin Based Anti-Thrombotic Therapy Post-TAVR Protects From Valve Leaflet Motion Abnormalities
An expanded analysis of 231 patients from the GALILEO trial comparing rivaroxaban-aspirin…
GALILEO: Rivaroxaban Based Anti-thrombotic Strategy Associated with Increased Risk of Death or Thromboembolic Events and Bleeding Compared to Antiplatelet Based Strategy in Patients with TAVR
The results of the GALILEO trial were presented by Dr. George Dangas…
ORION-1: 1-Year Follow-Up Data Affirms 2-dose Regimen Using 300 mg of Inclisiran For Persistent LDL-C Lowering
A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled, phase II clinical trial studying the effect…
REMEDIAL III: Urine Flow Rate Guided Hydration Is Superior to Left Ventricular End‐Diastolic Pressure Guided Hydration for Preventing Renal And/Or Pulmonary Edema in Interventional Cardiology
Findings of an ongoing REMEDIAL (REnal Insufficiency Following Contrast MEDIA Administration triaL)…
The COMPLETE Timing Substudy: A Randomized Trial of Complete Staged Revascularization Vs. Infarct Artery PCI Alone in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction and Multivessel Disease – Importance of Revascularization Timing
The results of a substudy of the COMPLETE Trial were presented at…
Novel Subcutaneously Administered GpIIb/IIIa Inhibitor (RUC-4) Exhibits Promising Potential As The First Point-of-Contact Therapy of STEMI
Results of a new ongoing phase 1 study, presented at Transcatheter Cardiovascular…
TWILIGHT Trial: Single Anti-Platelet Therapy (SAPT) Using Ticagrelor Reduces Bleeding Risk And Preserves Ischemia Prevention Post-PCI
A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial which enrolled 7119 high risk patients with…
REVELATION Trial: Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Angioplasty is Non-Inferior To The Routinely Conducted Drug-Eluting Stenting in STEMI Patients
According to a recent study based on the REVELATION Trial, conducted by…
ADRIFT Trial: Low-Dose Rivaroxaban is Superior to Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for Controlling Thrombin Generation after Left Atrial Appendage Closure in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
According to the results of Assessment of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Versus Rivaroxaban…
Dual Anti-thrombotic Therapy Safe For Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Recent PCI:ENTRUST-AF PCI
Results from a phase-IIIb, open-label, multi-center, randomized clinical trial comparing the safety…
Fractional Flow Reserve Aids Decision Making for Intermediate Coronary Lesions: 1-Month Data from FORZA Study
Compared with optical coherence tomography (OCT), fractional flow reserve (FFR) was associated…
IMPROVE-IT Trial: Intensive Lipid-Lowering Cuts CVD Risk in the Elderly
Among patients hospitalized for an acute coronary syndrome (ACS), adding ezetimibe to…
Nationwide Study Shows New-onset Left Bundle Branch Block After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Occurred in 15% of Intermediate Risk Patients and Is Associated with Worse 2 Year Outcomes
According to a new nationwide study, new onset left bundle branch block…
PROMISE Trial: High-Sensitivity Troponins May Assist in Detecting Obstructive CAD in Symptomatic Outpatients
Increasing concentrations of hsTnI are significantly associated with the presence and severity…
COMPASS: Treatment Benefit of Combined Low Dose Rivaroxaban and Aspirin Preserved in Patients with Moderate Renal Impairment
A secondary analysis of the COMPASS trial showed that the benefit of…
COAPT Trial: Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair Leads to Early and Sustained Health Improvements in Patients with Secondary Mitral Regurgitation
A study led by Dr. Suzanne Arnold published in the Journal of…