Benefit of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening In Question
Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) does not contribute to a significant reduction in mortality, according to a registry study that has been recently... Read more.
Mediterranean Diet Improves Cardiovascular Outcomes
A randomized controlled trial, originally published in 2013 which demonstrated a beneficial effect of Mediterranean diet on cardiovascular outcomes, was retracted... Read more.
Blood Transfusion Increases the Risk of VTE Following Surgery
Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are associated with a higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) after surgery according to a registry study, led by Ruchika Goel,... Read more.
Cardiac MRI Improves Long-Term Risk Stratification After STEMI
Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging provides useful prognostic information in revascularized ST-segment elevation (STEMI) patients, according to a recent study... Read more.
Catheter Ablation vs Medical Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation
The CABANA trial has demonstrated that catheter ablation is not superior to medical therapy for cardiovascular (CV) outcomes at 5 years, among patients with new-onset... Read more.