Latest ESC 2021 News
Influenza Vaccination after Myocardial Infarction Should Become Standard of Care – Results of the IAMI Trial
Key Points: Prior observational and small randomized studies suggested that influenza vaccine…
When Treating Blood Pressure in Older People – How Low Should We Go? Results from the STEP Study: Intensive vs. Standard Blood Pressure Control Among Older Hypertensive Patients
Key Points: The STEP Study was a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial which…
Amulet IDE: a new left atrial appendage occlusion device enters the market for patients with atrial fibrillation and contraindications to anticoagulation.
Key points: • The Amulet IDE is an open-label clinical trial that…
Salt substitutes decrease rates of stroke, cardiovascular events, and mortality: results from SSaSS
Key Points: The Salt Substitute and Stroke (SSaSS) study compared the effect…
ENVISAGE-TAVI AF shows edoxaban noninferior to VKAs in patients with AFib after TAVR.
Key Points: ENVISAGE-TAVI AF is a large, multinational, randomized-control trial investigate the…
SMART-MI shows Benefits of Cardiac Monitoring after Myocardial Infarction
KEY POINTS: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) are indicated for post-myocardial infarction patients…
Empagliflozin does it again: Results from EMPEROR-PRESERVED
Key Points: Patients with chronic heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF,…