<ѻý>Low-Dose 'Quadpill' Reduces High Blood Pressureѻý> Significantly lower diastolic blood pressure at 12 weeks, U.S.-based study showed Nov 09, 2022
<ѻý>Strong Showing for Novel BP-Lowering Drugs in Resistant Hypertensionѻý> Aprocitentan targets the endothelin pathway, whereas baxdrostat blocks aldosterone production Nov 09, 2022
<ѻý>Can Botox for the Heart Ward Off Afib After Cardiac Surgery?ѻý> Epicardial botulinum toxin generally not better than placebo in the NOVA study Nov 09, 2022
<ѻý>Precision Medicine Strategy Reduced Testing in Patients With Chest Painѻý> Also reduced risk of composite endpoint of death, MI, and catheterization compared with usual care Nov 08, 2022
<ѻý>Anticoagulation Again Flops for Outpatient COVID-19ѻý> Largest-yet RCT shows no benefit for non-hospitalized symptomatic patients despite elevated risk Nov 08, 2022
<ѻý>Upfront ECMO Disappoints for Cardiogenic Shockѻý> High-cost procedure not yet justified as an early strategy Nov 07, 2022
<ѻý>Moving Fast on HF Drugs After Acute Hospitalization Holds Big Outcome Benefitѻý> Randomized trial shows advantages across heart failure spectrum Nov 07, 2022
<ѻý>Bivalirudin Crowned as Better Anticoagulant for Primary PCI in STEMIѻý> BRIGHT-4 trial hands the drug a "clear, unambiguous win" against heparin Nov 07, 2022
<ѻý>Early Invasive Strategy for Stable CAD Holds No Long-Term Survival Advantageѻý> Extended follow-up of ISCHEMIA trial weighs in on mortality Nov 07, 2022
<ѻý>Experts Agree Intravenous Iron Shows Promise for Heart Failure Patientsѻý> While findings were not significant, the study was impacted by COVID lockdowns, researcher says Nov 07, 2022
<ѻý>Study Refutes Heart Health Claims of Dietary Supplementsѻý> LDL cholesterol reductions with cinnamon, garlic, and others not on par with statin Nov 06, 2022
<ѻý>Decision-Support Tool Enhances Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients in the EDѻý> Pathways for HF patients picked for early discharge versus admission Nov 06, 2022
<ѻý>Definitive Answer on Steroids for Infant Heart Surgery Falls Shortѻý> STRESS trial misses primary endpoint but secondary benefits are suggestive Nov 06, 2022
<ѻý>Diuretics on Par in Head-to-Head Comparison for Hypertensionѻý> But a surprise signal emerges for one group in pragmatic trial Nov 06, 2022
<ѻý>Mixed Results With Pemafibrate in Patients With Type 2 Diabetesѻý> No impact on CV events in PROMINENT; developer brings trial to an end Nov 06, 2022
<ѻý>Furosemide Holds Up to Newer, Stronger Loop Diuretic During HF Hospitalizationѻý> Preference for mainstay decongestant versus torsemide likely unchanged after TRANSFORM-HF study Nov 05, 2022
<ѻý>Bentracimab on Point as Fast-Acting Ticagrelor Reversal Agentѻý> "Immediate and sustained" benefit, interim REVERSE-IT analysis found Nov 17, 2021
<ѻý>Oral Factor XIa Inhibitor Sets the Stage for a Safer Anticoagulantѻý> Milvexian shows promise in preventing vein clots after total knee replacement surgery Nov 16, 2021
<ѻý>Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor Slashed Cholesterolѻý> Reductions of 65% observed in phase I trials Nov 16, 2021
<ѻý>Potent Antiplatelet Not a Good Idea for Moderate COVID-19ѻý> ACTIV-4a trial suggests harm for hospitalized patients outside the ICU Nov 16, 2021
<ѻý>Hospitalized Acute HF Patients See Clinical Benefits With Empagliflozinѻý> EMPULSE results support early start for the SGLT2 inhibitor, but more data needed, expert says Nov 16, 2021
<ѻý>Vascepa Succumbs as COVID Treatment in 'Underpowered' Trialѻý> Purified fish oil didn't help SARS-CoV-2-positive outpatients Nov 15, 2021
<ѻý>Aspirin Flops Again for Dementia Preventionѻý> ASCEND trial sides with ASPREE, but can't rule out some potential benefit Nov 15, 2021
<ѻý>Stem Cells Don't Prevent Acute Heart Failure Eventsѻý> DREAM-HF trial does hold some positive signals, though Nov 15, 2021
<ѻý>Some Good News for Curious Afib Patients Looking to Find Their Own Triggersѻý> Presumed Afib triggers put to the test in n-of-1 studies Nov 14, 2021
<ѻý>PALACS: A Win for Posterior Left Pericardiotomy for Post-Op Afibѻý> Trial offers good news for patients getting coronary, aortic valve, and aortic surgeries Nov 14, 2021
<ѻý>Two Anticoagulants -- When Used Correctly -- Similarly Protective Against Dementiaѻý> GIRAF trial tested warfarin versus dabigatran in older Afib patients Nov 14, 2021
<ѻý>Coffee Causes This One Arrhythmia, Trial Showsѻý> Overall mixed results in the CRAVE randomized trial Nov 14, 2021
<ѻý>Tricuspid Repair Boosts Mitral Valve Surgery Outcomesѻý> Randomized trial supports combined surgery for moderate regurgitation Nov 13, 2021
<ѻý>Delaying Surgery Hurts Patients With Silent Aortic Stenosisѻý> Early aortic valve replacement wins in AVATAR trial Nov 13, 2021
<ѻý>Early CABG After Stopping Ticagrelor is Possible -- But is It Ready for Prime-Time?ѻý> RAPID CABG shows non-inferority of shorter wait; expert advises caution for real-world practice Nov 13, 2021
<ѻý>Antibiotics Slow Down Latent Rheumatic Heart Disease in Kidsѻý> GOAL trial supports screening Nov 13, 2021
<ѻý>COVID's Heart Complications Modest in Large Registryѻý> Obese and minority groups at higher risk, though, analyses affirm Nov 18, 2020
<ѻý>AHA: Highlighting Effective 'Real-World' Heart Tx Strategiesѻý> Studies on overcoming GDMT underuse, improving self-care education, creating new settings for care delivery Nov 17, 2020
<ѻý>Post-Surgery Monitoring Finds Afib in Discharged Patientsѻý> About 20% of patients had episodes recorded on devices, study showed Nov 17, 2020
<ѻý>Sotagliflozin Prevents Heart Events in Acute HF, Chronic Kidney Diseaseѻý> Two trials show some tantalizing signals for HFpEF and stroke Nov 17, 2020
<ѻý>Novel Screening Approach Promising for Silent CADѻý> More than 40% of healthy Swedish participants still had subclinical coronary artery disease Nov 16, 2020
<ѻý>VITAL-AF, mSToPS: Mixed Results in Afib Screeningѻý> A signal that screening by continuous ECG monitoring leads to better outcomes Nov 16, 2020
<ѻý>Skip Rhythm Drugs, Go Straight to Cryoablation for Afibѻý> Two trials support shift into first-line strategy Nov 16, 2020
<ѻý>ANGPTL3 Blocker Halves LDL in High-Risk Groupѻý> Evinacumab worked in patients refractory to statins, PCSK9 inhibitors Nov 16, 2020