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A photo of a surgeon performing coronary artery bypass surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>Women-Specific Goalposts Urged for Coronary Bypass Surgery

Smaller releases of troponin, CK-MB still associated with periprocedural heart injury

ADA over a photo of Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL

<乌鸦传媒>Fenofibrate Slows Diabetic Retinopathy Progression

Randomized trial shows a benefit of an inexpensive cholesterol drug

A photo of statin pills forming a question mark.

<乌鸦传媒>Is Cholesterol Denialism Pseudoscience or Appropriate Medical Care?

Calling an end to debate rarely serves the advancement of knowledge

A computer rendering of test tubes of blood lying on a test form.

<乌鸦传媒>Use This Common Cardiac Test in RA Patients, Study Suggests

Identifies heart risks not captured by conventional risk factors

A photo of a blood chemistry report with the triglyceride value highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>Triglycerides Down With ANGPTL3 RNA Interference Agent

Zodasiran to join plozasiran in cardiovascular outcomes trial

EuroPCR over a photo of Palais des Congr猫s de Paris in Paris, France

<乌鸦传媒>Responders to PCI for Angina Relief Identified by Chest Pain Type

Typical angina predicted PCI's efficacy in ORBITA-2

EuroPCR over a photo of Palais des Congr猫s de Paris in Paris, France

<乌鸦传媒>Stacking Invasive Tests for Chronic Coronary Syndrome: Good Results, Less Hassle

AID strategy boosted diagnostic yield upfront

EuroPCR over a photo of Palais des Congr猫s de Paris in Paris, France

<乌鸦传媒>Joined Cath Procedures Turn the Table on SAVR-CABG

Small trial favors percutaneous approach to concomitant aortic stenosis and coronary disease

SCAI over a photo of Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA

<乌鸦传媒>Cardiologists Float Idea of Unionization Among Ways to Protect Employee Physicians

Even senior physicians are being threatened, according to forum at SCAI

SCAI over a photo of Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA

<乌鸦传媒>Gene Therapy Allowing Heart to Grow New Blood Vessels Supported by Early Data

Researchers are eyeing catheter-based delivery for people with refractory angina

SCAI over a photo of Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA

<乌鸦传媒>Transradial PCI Finally Normalized in the U.S., Though Holdouts Remain

Adoption approached 60% as recently as 2022

FDA APPROVED Esprit BTK everolimus-eluting scaffold system over a computer rendering of the device.

<乌鸦传媒>Dissolving Stent Approved for Peripheral Artery Disease Below the Knee

The Esprit BTK everolimus-eluting scaffold is indicated for chronic limb-threatening ischemia

A computer rendering of a blood vessel narrowed by atherosclerosis

<乌鸦传媒>Age-Related Somatic Mutations Implicated in Cardiovascular Death

Clonal hematopoiesis a red flag for people with asymptomatic carotid atherosclerosis

A computer rendering of lipoproteins in the blood stream.

<乌鸦传媒>High Lipoprotein(a) Levels' Hit on Heart Health Doesn't Discriminate

Atherogenic particle appeared to be a risk factor regardless of age, sex, race, diabetes status

A photo of a PiezoWave2 device.

<乌鸦传媒>Shockwave Therapy Shows Benefit in Lower Limb Claudication

Sessions improved physical function and walking distance at 12 weeks

ACC over a photo of Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA

<乌鸦传媒>Third-Generation PCSK9 Inhibitor Cuts Cholesterol With Single, Small, Monthly Shot

Patient acceptance could be an advantage, researchers say

ACC over a photo of Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA

<乌鸦传媒>Early Win for Preemptive Stents on Vulnerable Coronary Plaque

Clinical benefit observed years after preventive PCI on non-flow-limiting plaque in PREVENT trial

ACC over a photo of Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA

<乌鸦传媒>Self-Selection for Statin Appears Safe, Effective

Nonprescription rosuvastatin pans out in a second trial

ACC over a photo of Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA

<乌鸦传媒>Coronary Sinus Implant Proves Symptom Relief Benefit in Refractory Angina

After ORBITA-COSMIC, Reducer device's mechanism of benefit remains unknown

ACC over a photo of Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA

<乌鸦传媒>ACC Meeting to Make Noise on Beta-Blockers, SGLT2i, Chelation Therapy for Acute MI

Plus an update on the new cardiovascular board at Atlanta meeting

A photo of a statin tablet sitting on its blisterpack.

<乌鸦传媒>A Closer Look at the New Statin Therapy Guidelines for Patients With HIV

Clinicians can use these recommendations to navigate primary CVD prevention efforts

Photo of a doctor performing a coronary angiography.

<乌鸦传媒>Culprit Lesion PCI Before Diagnostic Angiography for Faster STEMI Reperfusion

Strategy for shorter needle-to-balloon time appeared safe in preliminary data

FDA APPROVED bempedoic acid (Nexletol) over a computer rendering of a heart attack.

<乌鸦传媒>Expanded Label Officially Makes Bempedoic Acid a CVD Prevention Medication

New indications supported by CLEAR Outcomes trial

A photo of a female nurse attaching a blood pressure cuff to her mature female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Heart Disease Outcomes Better When Anxiety, Depression Are Treated

Benefits associated with psychotherapy, antidepressants seen in analysis of Medicaid records

A computer rendering of a lipoprotein(a) particle.

<乌鸦传媒>Even Modest Lp(a) Elevations Bode Poorly for Cardiovascular Health

Researchers estimate thresholds for risky Lp(a) in primary, secondary prevention cohorts

A computer rendered view from within a stented artery.

<乌鸦传媒>Intravascular Imaging-Guided PCI Reaches a Turning Point With Survival, MI Benefits

Updated meta-analysis provides strong impetus for IVUS, OCT adoption

A photo of hands holding a Viagra pill and a glass of water.

<乌鸦传媒>Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Plus Nitrates Still a Losing Combination, Study Shows

Cardioprotective effect of PDE5 inhibitors did not pan out with anti-anginals in the picture

A photo of a mature woman riding an exercise bicycle while connected to leads during a cardiac stress test.

<乌鸦传媒>Exercise ECGs Highly Specific for Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction

Reconsidering the humble testing modality's false-positive issue

A computer rendering of a blood clot.

<乌鸦传媒>Oral Factor XIa Inhibitor Disappoints for Secondary Stroke Prevention

Milvexian did not reduce strokes or covert brain infarcts in AXIOMATIC-SSP

A computer rendering of an ischemic stroke.

<乌鸦传媒>DAPT Stays Helpful for Minor Stroke Even With Later Presentation, Worse Symptoms

But a signal of excess bleeding is noted in the INSPIRES trial

A computer rendering of a coronary stent

<乌鸦传媒>Silent Gastrointestinal Bleeds Track With Antiplatelet Choice After PCI

OPT-PEACE captured serial changes in gastrointestinal tract injury prior to overt bleeding

AHA over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

<乌鸦传媒>Novel PCSK9 Inhibitor Recaticimab Lowers Lipids With Less Frequent Shots

Monoclonal antibody promises substantial lipid lowering with just one injection every 3 months

AHA over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

<乌鸦传媒>Angioplasty Redeemed for Stable Angina in Sham-Controlled ORBITA-2

Reduced angina frequency with anti-anginal meds out of the picture

A photo of a woman pushing an atorvastatin tablet from its blisterpack.

<乌鸦传媒>Highly Potent Statin Stands Out for Diabetes, Cataract Risks

Head-to-head comparison of rosuvastatin vs atorvastatin in LODESTAR trial

Blood samples for metabolic disease.

<乌鸦传媒>Time to Recognize Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome, AHA Says

Pooled cohort equations will make way for new CKM risk calculator

A photo of a mature man wearing a continuous positive airway pressure mask.

<乌鸦传媒>Adherence Matters for CVD Secondary Prevention in CPAP Users

Questionable benefit may hinge on number of hours used

A photo of a bottle of Bayer low dose safety coated aspirin.

<乌鸦传媒>Aspirin Outcomes No Different With Safety Coating

Bleeding not significantly reduced with enteric-coated aspirin in ADAPTABLE trial

A photo of radiologists in the control room overseeing a heart CT scan.

<乌鸦传媒>Guide to the Coronary Artery Calcium Scan: 2023 Update

The Skeptical Cardiologist on how CAC scans fit into current practice in preventive cardiology

A photo of a woman stirring a jar of mayonnaise with a spoon.

<乌鸦传媒>Common Food Additives Singled Out for Cardiovascular Risk

Food labels often list emulsifiers linked to long-term health outcomes

ESC over a photo of Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre.

<乌鸦传媒>Complete PCI Better for Older MI Patients Too

Trial affirms advantage over culprit-lesion-only stenting in those ages 75 and up

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