CAD & Atherosclerosis
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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.
From the Journals
Biomarkers linked to elevated T2D MACE risk in DECLARE-TIMI 58
A secondary DECLARE-TIMI 58 trial analysis linked two biomarkers to higher cardiovascular risks in diabetes and found a strong benefit of...
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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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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.
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Frequent cannabis use tied to coronary artery disease
Daily cannabis use, but not less frequent cannabis use, was associated with CAD.
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Old drug verapamil may have new use in type 1 diabetes
In randomized trial, the old cardiac agent slowed the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in youth with new-onset type 1 diabetes.
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Insomnia, short sleep linked to greater risk for MI
Health care professionals should be asking all patients about their sleep as a key aspect of maintaining heart health, says a sleep expert.