PRECISE–A precision diagnostic strategy in patients with suspected CAD improves outcomes
Key Points: There is substantial heterogeneity in the use of different non-invasive…
EPIC-STEMI: Early Routine PCSK-9 Use Added to High Intensity Statin Reduces LDL after Primary PCI for STEMI
Key Points: Early high-intensity statin therapy is standard of practice in acute…
Extended outcomes of BEST: No difference in MACE between PCI and CABG in MVD at 12 years, but higher repeat revascularization and spontaneous MI in PCI arm
Key Points: Previous studies have demonstrated the superiority of CABG over PCI…
PURE Study Finds That Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Is Associated with the Glycemic Index of Foods in the Diet
A recent study by Dr. David J. A. Jenkins, published in the New…
Post-Hoc Analysis of ISCHEMIA Trial: The Choice of Myocardial Infarction Definition Influences Clinical Interpretation of Results
A recent study by Dr. Bernard R. Chaitman, published in Circulation investigated…
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…
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…
DAPA-HF Trial: Compared to Placebo, Dapagliflozin Was Beneficial in Patients with Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction Regardless of Background Diuretic Therapy
A recent study by Dr. Alice M. Jackson M.D., published in Circulation…
100,000 Patient Meta-Analysis Shows Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Progression Can Be Used as a Surrogate Marker for Cardiovascular Risk
A recent meta-analysis of clinical trials with more than 100,000 patients has…
SASSICAIA Trial Showed No Difference Between Intensified Prasugrel-Based and Standard Clopidogrel-Based Loading Strategies in Terms of Safety and Efficacy in Patients Undergoing Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
A recent study by Dr. Julinda Mehilli, M.D., published in Circulation journal,…
Post Hoc Analysis of Randomized SCOT-HEART Trial: Coronary Computed Tomography Is More Strongly Associated With 5-Year Coronary Events Compared With Exercise Electrocardiography
The post hoc analysis of the SCOT-HEART trial by Dr. Adamson MBChB,…
Long-Term Follow-Up of the REDUCE-MVI Trial Showed the Superiority of Ticagrelor Over Prasugrel in Maintenance Therapy of Patients With ST-Segment-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
A recent study by Dr. van der Hoeven, published in the Journal of…
Study Shows Myocardial Perfusion Mapping Using Artificial Intelligence Quantification of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging Provides Prognostic Information in Patients With Suspected Coronary Artery Disease Above Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factors
A recent study by Dr. Knott, published in Circulation, have shown the…
1K Plaque Associated With Lower Future ACS Risk: Case Control Cohort Study (Analysis from ICONIC Study)
In an original investigation by Dr. Alexander R. van Rosendael et al…
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…
Population-Based Cohort Study Shows Blood Pressure Trajectories Over The Life Course Progress More Rapidly in Women Compared to Men
A new study by Dr. Hongwei, published in JAMA Cardiology, demonstrated that…
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…
Type 2 Myocardial Infarction (T2MI) Is Associated With Higher All-Cause Mortality Compared to Type 1 Myocardial Infarction (T1MI)
Raphael et al. showed in a prospective cohort study, published in Circulation,…
SYNTAX III REVOLUTION Trial: Non-invasive CT Scanning as a Potential Alternative to Invasive Coronary Angiography for Treatment Decision-Making in Patients with Complex Coronary Artery Disease
A cross-sectional observational study enrolling 223 patients with 3-vessel coronary artery disease,…
Three Million Patient Study Shows Patients With Cancer At Higher Risk of Dying from Cardiovascular Disease As Compared to the General Population
A study led by Dr. Kathleen Sturgeon published in the European Heart…