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JOURNAL NEWS
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- Monday, July 28, 2014 | Source: EuroIntervention
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Proximal May Be Preferred Form of Embolic Protection in Carotid Stenting
A proximal protection device can be successfully and safely used as the first choice for embolic protection during most carotid artery stenting… - Friday, July 25, 2014 | Source: The American Heart Journal
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Meta-analysis: Patient Sex Affects Response to Routine Invasive Approach for NSTE-ACS
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… - Thursday, July 24, 2014 | Source: American Journal of Cardiology
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PCI for Stable CAD Drives Overall Decline in Use of Procedure Since 2009
National use of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has decreased steadily since 2009, mostly driven by a reduction in procedures for patients… - Thursday, July 24, 2014 | Source: European Heart Journal
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Pre-AMI Ischemia May Reduce Early Mortality
Patients who report angina symptoms or are diagnosed with ischemia shortly before an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are less likely to die within… - Wednesday, July 23, 2014 | Source: EuroIntervention
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Bioresorbable Scaffold Performs Well, But Thrombosis Raises Concerns
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with an everolimus-eluting bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BVS) results in an “acceptable” rate of target… - Tuesday, July 22, 2014 | Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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New CMR-Identified Myocardial Injury Post-TAVR Linked With Decreased LV Function
New ischemic myocardial injury, presumably of embolic origin, is common after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and is associated with… - Tuesday, July 22, 2014 | Source: JAMA Internal Medicine
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Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis for DVT Increases Bleeding Compared With Standard Anticoagulation
While catheter-directed thrombolysis and anticoagulation for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) does not appear to increase mortality over standard anticoagulation… - Monday, July 21, 2014 | Updated With New Commentary | Source: Lancet
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HEAT-PPCI Published: Discrepant Finding of Heparin’s Superiority over Bivalirudin in Primary PCI Still Puzzles
The HEAT-PPCI trial, published July 5, 2014, ahead of print in the Lancet , reports better efficacy and comparable safety with bivalirudin than… - Monday, July 21, 2014 | Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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One-Time Platelet Testing Appears Insufficient to Guide Clopidogrel Therapy
In many patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD), platelet reactivity varies markedly over time despite an unchanged dose of clopidogrel,… - Friday, July 18, 2014 | Source: American Heart Journal
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Hybrid Revascularization a Promising Option for Diabetic Patients
A hybrid procedure combining percutaneous revascularization with minimally invasive coronary artery grafting results in similar short-term and…
CONFERENCE NEWS
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- Wednesday, May 28, 2014 | Source: EuroPCR 2014
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EuroPCR 2014: Clinical Challenges, Novel Innovations Share the Limelight
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… - Friday, May 23, 2014 | Source: EuroPCR 2014
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Studies Document Initial Steps Toward Percutaneous Mitral Valve Replacement
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.… - Friday, May 23, 2014 | Source: EuroPCR 2014
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PERFUSE Registry: Diagnostic Accuracy Achieved with CT-Derived FFR Plus CT Perfusion Imaging
PARIS, France—A strategy combining fractional flow reserve (FFR) derived from computed tomography (CT) with CT perfusion imaging has demonstrated high… - Friday, May 23, 2014 | Source: EuroPCR 2014
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Benefit of LAA Closure Becomes Most Evident After 1 Year
PARIS, France—Most of the stroke protection derived from percutaneous left atrial appendage (LAA) closure does not become apparent until 1 year after… - Friday, May 23, 2014 | Source: EuroPCR 2014
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Nobori BES Demonstrates Good Long-term Outcomes with No Stent Thrombosis Beyond 3 Years
PARIS, France—A novel biolimus A9-eluting, biodegradable-polymer stent (BES) shows favorable long-term clinical outcomes and very low rates of device-related… - Friday, May 23, 2014 | Source: EuroPCR 2014
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New Iteration of Sapien Device Associated with Low Rates of Early Mortality, Stroke
A new lower-profile valve and delivery system for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) appears promising, with low mortality and stroke rates,… - Thursday, May 22, 2014 | Source: EuroPCR 2014
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SYMPLICITY HTN-3: Predictors of Response Still Relevant After Trial’s Negative Findings
PARIS, France—Even though 6 month findings of the long awaited SYMPLICITY HTN 3 randomized trial demonstrated little effect of renal denervation on… - Thursday, May 22, 2014 | Source: EuroPCR 2014
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UK Registry Finds Long-Term Survival After TAVR Depends on Patient Characteristics
PARIS, France—Nearly half of high-risk patients who undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for severe aortic stenosis live at least… - Thursday, May 22, 2014 | Source: EuroPCR 2014
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Global SYMPLICITY Substudy Teases out Reasons for Non-response in Real-World Patients
PARIS, France—Renal denervation has spurred much controversy in recent months, with the sham-controlled SYMPLICITY HTN-3 trial demonstrating little… - Thursday, May 22, 2014 | Source: EuroPCR 2014
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Early Data Show Novel Catheter-Implanted Device Benefits Patients with Left Heart Failure
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,…
ACC NEWS
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- Monday, June 24, 2013 | Source: ACC News Releases
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Study Shows Heart Failure Survivors at Greater Risk for Cancer Trend toward more cancers and more deaths among heart failure patients
WASHINGTON (June 25, 2013) – Heart failure patients are surviving more often with the heart condition but they are increasingly more likely to be diagnosed… - Tuesday, June 04, 2013 | Source: ACC News Releases
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New Program to Help Heart Patients Navigate Care, Reduce Readmissions AstraZeneca sponsorship to help support patient-centered programs in 35 hospitals
WASHINGTON (June 5, 2013) – The American College of Cardiology is developing a program with support from founding sponsor AstraZeneca to provide personalized… - Tuesday, June 04, 2013 | Source: ACC News Releases
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ACC/AHA Update Guideline for Management of Heart Failure Update increases emphasis on quality of life, care coordination, palliative care
WASHINGTON (June 5, 2013) – The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association today released an expanded clinical practice guideline… - Sunday, March 10, 2013 | Source: ACC News Releases
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Study Shows On-Pump Bypass Comparable to Off-Pump at Year Mark
30-day neurocognitive differences disappeared by one-year follow up Read More…
- Sunday, March 10, 2013 | Source: ACC News Releases
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Screenings, Targeted Care Reduce Heart Failure in At-Risk Patients
Study shows simple blood test may help patients with risks for heart disease Read More…
- Sunday, March 10, 2013 | Source: ACC News Releases
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Digoxin Reduces Hospital Admissions in Older Patients with Chronic Heart Failure
If replicated in heart failure patients discharged from hospital, drug may help hospitals avoid readmission penalties Read… - Monday, March 26, 2012 | Source: Clinical Trials
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Rule Out Myocardial Ischemia/Infarction Using Computer Assisted Tomography
The goal of the trial was to evaluate a strategy of cardiac computed tomography (CT) angiography compared with standard emergency department (ED)… - Monday, March 26, 2012 | Source: ACC News Releases
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STUDY SUGGESTS BETTER SURVIVAL IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING BYPASS SURGERY COMPARED TO CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY
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… - Monday, March 26, 2012 | Source: ACC News Releases
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CARDIAC CT IS FASTER, MORE EFFECTIVE FOR EVALUATING PATIENTS WITH SUSPECTED HEART ATTACK
Cardiac computed tomography angiography scans (CT scans that look at the heart) can provide a virtually instant verdict on whether chest pain is… - Monday, March 26, 2012 | Source: Clinical Trials
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EINSTEIN–Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Study
The goal of the trial was to evaluate treatment of the oral direct factor Xa inhibitor, rivaroxaban, compared with standard therapy among patients…
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