First-in-human Trial of CRISPR Gene-editing ANGPTL3 Safely Lowered Cholesterol and Triglycerides
Key Points: CTX310 is a first-in-class in vivo CRISPR-Cas9 therapy designed to…
DAPT-MVD: Extended DAPT reduces MACCE in patients with multi-vessel disease after DES
Key Points: The optimal duration and choice of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT)…
NOAC Monotherapy Non-Inferior to Combination Therapy for Net Adverse Clinical events in AF Patients Post–DES: ADAPT AF-DES Trial
Key Points The ADAPT AF-DES randomized trial compared NOAC monotherapy (apixaban or…
Prasugrel Might be a Better Choice than Ticagrelor For DAPT after PCI for Patients with Diabetes and MVD: The TUXEDO-2 Trial
Key Points TUXEDO-2 directly compared ticagrelor vs prasugrel based DAPT in 1,800…
CorCMR: Stress Cardiac MRI Uncovers Hidden Angina and Improves Quality of Life in Patients Without Obstructive Coronary Disease
Key Points: Stress cardiac MRI (CMR) enhanced diagnostic accuracy for patients with…
CELEBRATE: Early Pre-hospital Subcutaneous Zalunfiban Improves Coronary Patency and Outcomes in STEMI Without Increasing Severe Bleeding
Key Points: Early pre-hospital administration of subcutaneous zalunfiban improved coronary patency and…
Atorvastatin Reduced Left Ventricular Dysfunction From Anthracyclines: The STOP-CA Trial
Key Points -Anthracycline therapy is associated with the development of heart…
Influenza Vaccination after Myocardial Infarction Should Become Standard of Care – Results of the IAMI Trial
Key Points: Prior observational and small randomized studies suggested that influenza vaccine…
SMART-MI shows Benefits of Cardiac Monitoring after Myocardial Infarction
KEY POINTS: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) are indicated for post-myocardial infarction patients…
Study Shows Patient Self Reports Overestimated And Pharmacy Fills Underestimated Medication Persistence
In an original investigation done by Dr. Alexander C. Fanaroff et al and…
Study Suggests ICU Care May Be Overutilized in Stable STEMI Patients
A study led by Dr. Jay S. Shavadia published in JACC: Cardiovascular…
Genetic Epidemiological Study Provides Conflicting Evidence Regarding Protective Effect of Moderate Alcohol Consumption
An article published in the Lancet by Dr. Millwood provided conflicting evidence…
AHA Releases a Scientific Statement Regarding Patients with Myocardial Infarction in the Absence of Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
The American Heart Association (AHA) released a scientific statement that aims to…