IMPROVE-IT Trial: Intensive Lipid-Lowering Cuts CVD Risk in the Elderly
Among patients hospitalized for an acute coronary syndrome (ACS), adding ezetimibe to…
TSR1 Gene Associated with Coronary Dissection in A Chinese Cohort
TSR1 gene, encoding a ribosome biogenesis factor required for the maturation of…
Nationwide Study Shows New-onset Left Bundle Branch Block After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Occurred in 15% of Intermediate Risk Patients and Is Associated with Worse 2 Year Outcomes
According to a new nationwide study, new onset left bundle branch block…
Study Suggests Increased Risk of Coronary Artery Disease in Black Women With Complications During Pregnancy
A study led by Dr. Julian Wichmann published in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging…
1.3 Million Patient Study Shows That Even With New Lower Definition for Hypertension, Elevated Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure Both Independently Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Events
In a recent original cohort study done by Alexander C. Flint and…
Silent Myocardial Infarction Prevails Prior to Sudden Cardiac Death, Autopsy Data Suggests
Among individuals who had sudden cardiac death (SCD) due to ischemic cardiac…
ORBIT-AF Registry: INR Metrics Associated with Bleeding but Not Ischemia
Among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) treated with warfarin, clinical risk scores…
Meta-analysis Shows Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes
In the largest updated meta-analysis study conducted to understand the inverse association…
STS/ACC TVT Registry: Higher Volume Associated with Better TAVR Outcomes
Recent updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain…
RM-ALONE: Trial Demonstrates A More Efficient and Simpler Follow Up Protocol For Patients with Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators and Pacemakers
A randomized trial led by Dr. Francisco Javier Garcia-Fernandez, published in the…
PROMISE Trial: High-Sensitivity Troponins May Assist in Detecting Obstructive CAD in Symptomatic Outpatients
Increasing concentrations of hsTnI are significantly associated with the presence and severity…
MR-INFORM: Myocardial Perfusion Based Strategy to Determine Need for Revascularization Shown to be Non-Inferior to Invasive Angiography in Reducing the Occurrence of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Stable Angina
A trial led by Dr. Eike Nagel published in the New England…
CREOLE: Amlodipine with Either Perindopril or Hydrochlorothiazide Is Better Than Perindopril and Hydrochlorothiazide in Reducing Blood Pressure In Black Patients in Sub-Saharan Africa
A trial led by Dr. Dike Ojji published in the New England…
Study Shows Noninvasive Hemodynamic Assessment Can Potentially Be Used To Identify Lesions At Risk of Progressing to Acute Coronary Syndrome
A study led by Dr. Joo Myung Lee showed that noninvasive hemodynamic…
TREAT Trial: No Difference in Recurrent Cardiovascular Events by 1 Year Between Ticagrelor and Clopidogrel in Patients with a STEMI Who Receive Fibrinolysis
A randomized controlled trial led by Dr. Otavio Berwanger published in JACC…
Simulation Models Suggest Using Combination Drugs Is More Cost Effective Than Current Standard of Care in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
Using microsimulation models, Dr. Thomas Gaziano showed that the use of a…
New Study Demonstrates Significant Burden of New Onset Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement
A study led by Dr. Rajat Kalra published in JAMA Internal Medicine…
Latest Cross-Sectional Study Links Dietary Pattern Specific Protein Biomarkers to Development of Cardiovascular Disease
According to a nationwide cross-sectional study, protein biomarkers along with specific dietary…
New 15,000 Patient Study In Young Adult Demonstrates Increased Mortality For Up To 15 Years After Stroke
A study led by Dr. Merel Sanne Ekker demonstrated that when compared…
New Study Suggests That Non-Fasting Lipid Levels May Be Used Instead of Fasting Lipid Levels in Cardiovascular Disease Risk Screening and Treatment
In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine showed that both fasting…