Most recent by Janet Wei, MD, FACC
Initial invasive strategy did not improve survival at 5 years in advanced CKD with ischemia
Routine coronary angiography with revascularization when appropriate did not reduce 5-year mortality risk in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and ischemia compared with an initial strategy of medical therapy.
Coronary endothelial dysfunction appears to be common in patients with INOCA
In a cohort of patients with ischemia and nonobstructive coronary arteries, nearly four of five had coronary endothelial dysfunction, researchers reported in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions.
Diltiazem not effective in patients with angina, nonobstructive CAD
WASHINGTON — In the first randomized trial of a therapy for treatment of patients with angina and nonobstructive CAD, diltiazem did not improve coronary vasomotor dysfunction compared with placebo.
Q&A: Can maternal lipid levels predict congenital heart disease risk?
Women with high blood lipid levels during early pregnancy face higher risks of having children with congenital heart disease, according to a study published by Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica.