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 polypill has a favorable cost profile for secondary cardiovascular disease prevention in... Read more.
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 showed that new-onset atrial fibrillation is a significant burden on patients after aortic valve... Read more.
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 to the general population, patients between the age of 18 and 49 who had a stroke and survived... Read more.
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 and non-fasting lipid levels were associated with incident coronary and atherosclerotic cardiovascular... Read more.
Genetic Study Shows LPA Associated with Calcific Aortic Valve Stenosis and Increased Aortic Valve Microcalcification in First Degree Relatives
A study led by Nicolas Perrot published in JAMA Cardiology showed that a genetically elevated lipoprotein A (LPA) levels was associated with an increased risk of... Read more.
New Study Finds Higher Rates of All-Cause, Cardiovascular and Neurodegenerative Mortality in NFL Players when Compared to MLB Players
A study led by Vy Nguyen published in JAMA Network Open showed that when compared to Major League Baseball (MLB) players, US National Football League (NFL) players... Read more.
Meta-Analysis Demonstrates Increased Risk of Intracranial Bleeding With Low Dose Aspirin Use In Patients Without Symptomatic Cardiovascular Disease
A meta-analysis led by Dr. Wen Yi-Huang published in JAMA Neurlogy showed that in patients without symptomatic cardiovascular disease, aspirin use was associated... Read more.
LRT Trial: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement In Low Risk Patients with Symptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis Appears To Be Safe At 1 Year
A study led by Dr. Ronald Waksman showed that in low-risk patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) appears... Read more.
BIO-RESORT TRIAL: Lower Stent Strut Thickness Associated with Lower Rates of Repeat Revascularization
A prespecified analysis of the BIO-RESORT trial demonstrated that patients stent in small coronary vessels were less likely to need repeat revascularization if ultrathin-strut... Read more.
REVELATION: Drug-Coated Balloon Is Non-Inferior to Drug-Eluting Stent in Terms of Functional Outcome by 9 Months In Patients with STEMI
A randomized controlled trial led by Dr. Nicola Vos published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions showed that a treatment strategy involving the use of a drug-coated... Read more.