Study Shows Aortic Valve Replacement Was Associated With Better Outcomes in Patients with Low-Gradient Aortic Stenosis and Preserved Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Compared With High-Gradient Aortic Stenosis
A recent study by Dr. Salaun, published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, demonstrated that aortic valve replacement in patients with the low gradient... Read more.
ADRIFT Study: Reduced Rivaroxaban Doses Are Associated With Lower Thrombin Generation Following Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure Compared to Dual Antiplatelet Therapy
A recent study by Dr. Duthoit, MD, published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, showed that compared to dual antiplatelet therapy, nonvitamin k antagonist... Read more.
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 journal, showed that the use of dapagliflozin, a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor,... Read more.
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 shown that the carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) progression can be used as a surrogate... Read more.
Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials Shows Early Aspirin Discontinuation with P2y12 Inhibitor Monotherapy Decreases Risks of Major Bleeding After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
A recent study by Dr. O’Donoghue, published in Circulation, shows that early aspirin discontinuation with continued P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy, after the percutaneous... Read more.
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, has shown that in patients undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention... Read more.
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, Ph.D. published in JAMA Cardiology showed that abnormal results of exercise electrocardiography... Read more.
Retrospective Population-Based Cohort Study Showed Increased Mortality of Cardiac Arrest Patients With Non-shockable Rhythm After Application of Targeted Temperature Management
A recent study by Dr. Khan and his colleagues, published in the American Heart Journal, has shown that the application of post-resuscitation targeted temperature... Read more.
A Population-Based Study Showed No Association Between COVID-19-Induced In-Hospital Death and Angiotensin-Converting–Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin-Receptor Blockers Use
A recent study by Dr. Mehra, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, disapproved of the previously concerning idea regarding the potential harmful effect... Read more.
E3 Trial: Nicotine E-Cigarettes With Individual Counseling Is More Effective Than Individual Counseling in Smoking Cessation
Dr. Mark J. Eisenberg and his colleagues presented the interim results of the E3 trial to the American College of Cardiology 2020 Meeting. The study was also published... Read more.