Physician burnout: An Emerging National Epidemic
Results of two studies published in the latest issue of the JAMA…
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…
ASPREE: Another Warning Bell for Aspirin, “Wonder Drug”Fails to Work Wonders
The results of the Aspirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE)…
Do Valsartan Contaminants NDMA and NDEA Bear A Potential Cancer Risk?
The discovery of Valsartan products that were contaminated with NDMA, in July…
Can TTR levels Determine Long-term Prognosis in AFib Patients on Vitamin K Antagonists?
Findings from a Danish nationwide registry conducted among patients with Atrial Fibrillation…
Operator Experience of Atleast 225 Procedures Associated With Improved TAVR Outcomes
Findings from an international TAVR registry involving 16 centers and spanning over…
Angiographic Completeness Not Associated With Outcomes Following FFR-guided PCI
Researchers have confirmed that the extent of residual angiographic disease calculated using…
UK based RCT Emphasizes on Long Term Cardiovascular Benefits of Antihypertensives and Statins
The Anglo-Scandinavian Cardiac Outcomes Trial (ASCOT) Legacy Study is a UK based…
Biodegradable Polymer Sirolimus- Eluting Stent Proven Non-Inferior to Durable-Polymer, Everolimus-Eluting Stent
Results of the BIOSCIENCE study that were presented at the ESC Annual…
Treating the culprit lesion associated with decreased mortality versus immediate multi-vessel PCI in cardiogenic shock
In a randomized multi-center clinical trial that enrolled more than 700 patients…
Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction: A Promising Therapeutic Target in Heart Failure with Preserved EF?
PROMIS-HFpEF (PRevalence Of MIcrovascular dySfunction in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction)…
Lorcaserin proven safe as weight loss agent in obese patients
The selective serotonin 2c receptor agonist, Lorcaserin has been proven to be…
Cancelled Cath Lab Activation Based on Prehospital EKG, A Single Center Study
A new single-center study has shown that the catheterization laboratory (CCL) activation…
Transcatheter Interatrial shunt device appears safe at 1 year for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
The 1-year results of a phase 2, sham-controlled RCT have confirmed the…
Omega-3 fatty acid Supplements Show No Benefit in Cardiovascular Prevention in Diabetes
A randomized trial in patients with diabetes without evidence of cardiovascular disease…
Aspirin Vs Placebo In Cardiovascular Event Reduction In Diabetes
A randomized 15,480 patient strong UK based trial comparing Aspirin (ASA) versus…
Antithrombotic therapy post TAVR: A double edged sword?
A multicenter, prospective nation-wide French registry evaluated whether oral anticoagulation therapy was…
Conservative Management Should be First Line Therapy for SCAD
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an underdiagnosed, poorly misunderstood condition. The…
High LDL Levels Can Increase Cardiovascular Mortality Even in Low Risk Population
A recent study published in Circulation found that higher levels of low-density…