Author: Lucas Marinacci MD

ATTRibute-CM Open-Label Extension: Acoramidis for ATTR-CM Provides Sustained Reductions in Mortality Through 54 months
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ATTRibute-CM Open-Label Extension: Acoramidis for ATTR-CM Provides Sustained Reductions in Mortality Through 54 months

Key Points: Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is a progressive disease caused by destabilization of the transthyretin (TTR) protein, which misfolds... Read more.
TRISCEND II Two-Year Follow-Up: Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement Demonstrates Durable TR Elimination and Quality-of-Life Improvement at Two Years
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TRISCEND II Two-Year Follow-Up: Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement Demonstrates Durable TR Elimination and Quality-of-Life Improvement at Two Years

Key Points: Severe tricuspid regurgitation is common and is associated with reduced quality of life, recurrent heart failure hospitalizations, and increased mortality.... Read more.
SURVIV: Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Valve Is Superior to Redo Surgery for Failed Mitral Bioprostheses at 1 Year
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SURVIV: Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Valve Is Superior to Redo Surgery for Failed Mitral Bioprostheses at 1 Year

Key Points: The use of bioprosthetic mitral valve replacement has increased substantially over the past two decades. Because bioprosthetic valves deteriorate over... Read more.
HOST-EXAM 10-Year Follow-Up: Clopidogrel Monotherapy Associated With Lower Rate of Primary Composite Endpoint vs Aspirin After PCI
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HOST-EXAM 10-Year Follow-Up: Clopidogrel Monotherapy Associated With Lower Rate of Primary Composite Endpoint vs Aspirin After PCI

Key Points: Antiplatelet monotherapy is a cornerstone of secondary prevention after PCI and is generally continued indefinitely after completion of DAPT. Aspirin... Read more.
GPS-CAD: A Coronary Artery Calcium Score of Zero Cannot Reliably Exclude Atherosclerotic Plaque Across Diverse Global Populations
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GPS-CAD: A Coronary Artery Calcium Score of Zero Cannot Reliably Exclude Atherosclerotic Plaque Across Diverse Global Populations

Key Points: Coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS) is a widely used, non-invasive screening tool for atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (ACAD). A CAC score... Read more.