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) bleeding due to stress ulceration in critically ill patients admitted to the... Read more.
Physical Fitness Associated with Lower Mortality?
A recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that higher level of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) was associated with decreased... Read more.
SGLT-2 Inhibitors Associated with Lower Heart Failure Hospitalization
A new meta-analysis published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology showed that sodium glucose co-transporter (SGLT)-2 inhibitors are more effective than... Read more.
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 Association, unrecognized myocardial infarction (UMI) detected by cardiac magnetic resonance... Read more.
Top 10 Cardiology Now Stories for September
1. COAPT Demonstrates the Benefit of Transcatheter Mitral-Valve Repair Using MitraClip in Patients with Heart Failure The trial demonstrated that transcatheter... Read more.
Does the Wearable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Benefit MI Patients?
In patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) and a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) equal or less than 35%, the use of wearable cardioverter defibrillator... Read more.
Highlights of TCT 2018
The results of many interesting trials were presented at the TCT conference 2018 held in San Diego, California.... Read more.
PCI in Nonagenarians: Age Is Just a Number
The outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in nonagenarians is an understudied topic. A recent observational study published in the Journal of American... Read more.
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 medical device. Apple claims that the device can detect falls and arrhythmias. It can also record an... Read more.
Early Discharge Following Uncomplicated TAVR Safe, According to a Meta-Analysis
A recent meta-analysis published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology has shown that early discharge (ED) after uncomplicated Transaortic valve replacement... Read more.