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Proximal May Be Preferred Form of Embolic Protection in Carotid Stenting

By Kim Dalton
A proximal protection device can be successfully and safely used as the first choice for embolic protection during most carotid artery stenting…

Meta-analysis: Patient Sex Affects Response to Routine Invasive Approach for NSTE-ACS

By Todd Neale
A routine invasive strategy—relative to a more selective approach—appears beneficial over the long term for men but not women with non-ST-segment elevation…

PCI for Stable CAD Drives Overall Decline in Use of Procedure Since 2009

By Yael L. Maxwell
National use of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has decreased steadily since 2009, mostly driven by a reduction in procedures for patients…

Pre-AMI Ischemia May Reduce Early Mortality

By Kim Dalton
Patients who report angina symptoms or are diagnosed with ischemia shortly before an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are less likely to die within…

Bioresorbable Scaffold Performs Well, But Thrombosis Raises Concerns

By Todd Neale
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with an everolimus-eluting bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BVS) results in an “acceptable” rate of target…

New CMR-Identified Myocardial Injury Post-TAVR Linked With Decreased LV Function

By Yael L. Maxwell
New ischemic myocardial injury, presumably of embolic origin, is common after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and is associated with…

Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis for DVT Increases Bleeding Compared With Standard Anticoagulation

By L.A. McKeown
While catheter-directed thrombolysis and anticoagulation for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) does not appear to increase mortality over standard anticoagulation…

HEAT-PPCI Published: Discrepant Finding of Heparin’s Superiority over Bivalirudin in Primary PCI Still Puzzles

By Yael L. Maxwell
The HEAT-PPCI trial, published July 5, 2014, ahead of print in the Lancet , reports better efficacy and comparable safety with bivalirudin than…

One-Time Platelet Testing Appears Insufficient to Guide Clopidogrel Therapy

By Kim Dalton
In many patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD), platelet reactivity varies markedly over time despite an unchanged dose of clopidogrel,…

Hybrid Revascularization a Promising Option for Diabetic Patients

By L.A. McKeown
A hybrid procedure combining percutaneous revascularization with minimally invasive coronary artery grafting results in similar short-term and…

EuroPCR 2014: Clinical Challenges, Novel Innovations Share the Limelight

By Caitlin E. Cox
PARIS, France—Research presented at EuroPCR 2014, held May 20 23, offered both new ways to improve on current therapies and fresh approaches to treating…

Studies Document Initial Steps Toward Percutaneous Mitral Valve Replacement

By Caitlin E. Cox
PARIS, France—Early data on 2 different catheter-based mitral valve therapies were presented in the same Hot Line session at EuroPCR on May 21, 2014.…

PERFUSE Registry: Diagnostic Accuracy Achieved with CT-Derived FFR Plus CT Perfusion Imaging

By Yael L. Maxwell
PARIS, France—A strategy combining fractional flow reserve (FFR) derived from computed tomography (CT) with CT perfusion imaging has demonstrated high…

Benefit of LAA Closure Becomes Most Evident After 1 Year

By Caitlin E. Cox
PARIS, France—Most of the stroke protection derived from percutaneous left atrial appendage (LAA) closure does not become apparent until 1 year after…

Nobori BES Demonstrates Good Long-term Outcomes with No Stent Thrombosis Beyond 3 Years

By Yael L. Maxwell
PARIS, France—A novel biolimus A9-eluting, biodegradable-polymer stent (BES) shows favorable long-term clinical outcomes and very low rates of device-related…

New Iteration of Sapien Device Associated with Low Rates of Early Mortality, Stroke

By L.A. McKeown
A new lower-profile valve and delivery system for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) appears promising, with low mortality and stroke rates,…

SYMPLICITY HTN-3: Predictors of Response Still Relevant After Trial’s Negative Findings

By Yael L. Maxwell
PARIS, France—Even though 6 month findings of the long awaited SYMPLICITY HTN 3 randomized trial demonstrated little effect of renal denervation on…

UK Registry Finds Long-Term Survival After TAVR Depends on Patient Characteristics

By Caitlin E. Cox
PARIS, France—Nearly half of high-risk patients who undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for severe aortic stenosis live at least…

Global SYMPLICITY Substudy Teases out Reasons for Non-response in Real-World Patients

By Yael L. Maxwell
PARIS, France—Renal denervation has spurred much controversy in recent months, with the sham-controlled SYMPLICITY HTN-3 trial demonstrating little…

Early Data Show Novel Catheter-Implanted Device Benefits Patients with Left Heart Failure

By Caitlin E. Cox
PARIS, France—A first-in-man study presented Tuesday, May 20, at EuroPCR 2014 introduced a new percutaneous treatment for heart failure. Josep Rodés-Cabau,…

Study Shows Heart Failure Survivors at Greater Risk for Cancer Trend toward more cancers and more deaths among heart failure patients

By ACC News Releases
WASHINGTON (June 25, 2013) – Heart failure patients are surviving more often with the heart condition but they are increasingly more likely to be diagnosed…

New Program to Help Heart Patients Navigate Care, Reduce Readmissions AstraZeneca sponsorship to help support patient-centered programs in 35 hospitals

By ACC News Releases
WASHINGTON (June 5, 2013) – The American College of Cardiology is developing a program with support from founding sponsor AstraZeneca to provide personalized…

ACC/AHA Update Guideline for Management of Heart Failure Update increases emphasis on quality of life, care coordination, palliative care

By ACC News Releases
WASHINGTON (June 5, 2013) – The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association today released an expanded clinical practice guideline…

Study Shows On-Pump Bypass Comparable to Off-Pump at Year Mark

By ACC News Releases
30-day neurocognitive differences disappeared by one-year follow up Read More

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Screenings, Targeted Care Reduce Heart Failure in At-Risk Patients

By ACC News Releases
Study shows simple blood test may help patients with risks for heart disease Read More

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Digoxin Reduces Hospital Admissions in Older Patients with Chronic Heart Failure

By ACC News Releases
If replicated in heart failure patients discharged from hospital, drug may help hospitals avoid readmission penalties Read…

Rule Out Myocardial Ischemia/Infarction Using Computer Assisted Tomography

By Clinical Trials
The goal of the trial was to evaluate a strategy of cardiac computed tomography (CT) angiography compared with standard emergency department (ED)…

STUDY SUGGESTS BETTER SURVIVAL IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING BYPASS SURGERY COMPARED TO CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY

By ACC News Releases
Patients with coronary heart disease and their doctors have long been challenged by the decision of whether to pursue bypass surgery or opt for the…

CARDIAC CT IS FASTER, MORE EFFECTIVE FOR EVALUATING PATIENTS WITH SUSPECTED HEART ATTACK

By ACC News Releases
Cardiac computed tomography angiography scans (CT scans that look at the heart) can provide a virtually instant verdict on whether chest pain is…

EINSTEIN–Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Study

By Clinical Trials
The goal of the trial was to evaluate treatment of the oral direct factor Xa inhibitor, rivaroxaban, compared with standard therapy among patients…