Acute Coronary Syndromes
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‘Keto-like’ diet linked to doubling of heart disease risk
But one lipid expert has highlighted limitations of the observational study and advised caution in interpreting the results.
20th Anniversary
20 years of clinical research in cardiology
“It’s unbelievable how much we’ve accomplished in the last 20 years” in cardiology, said Dr. Steven E. Nissen.
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Causal AI quantifies CV risk, providing patient-specific goals
Causal artificial intelligence is showing how specific risk factors can be overcome to avoid cardiovascular events.
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NUDGE-FLU: Electronic ‘nudges’ boost flu shot uptake in seniors
Two strategies based on electronically delivered letters or “nudges” were found to increase flu shot uptake, compared with usual care, a new study...
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BIOVASC: Immediate complete revascularization beneficial in ACS
Immediate complete revascularization during the index procedure might become the new treatment paradigm in patients with ACS and multivessel...
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When intravascular imaging guides complex PCI, MACE risk is lowered
In stent placement for complex coronary lesions, intravascular imaging reduces events relative to angiography.
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Viability-guided PCI doubted in stable severe CAD: REVIVED-BCIS2
Is myocardial viability testing for guiding PCI decisions currently used in the best way? A secondary analysis from the main trial suggests not....
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Bempedoic acid cuts CV events in statin-intolerant patients: CLEAR Outcomes
The CLEAR Outcomes trial establishes this new drug as an important addition to available nonstatin LDL cholesterol–lowering therapies, experts say...
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At 5 years, TAVI valves perform better than surgical ones
TAVR valves deteriorate less than surgical valves at 5 years in patients treated for severe aortic stenosis.
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Risk of stent infection low, but may be underreported
The systematic review of coronary stent infections leads investigator to question whether they are underreported.
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500 more steps a day tied to 14% lower CVD risk in older adults
New study supports the value of modest but consistent activity to improve heart health.