Myocardial Infarction

Bariatric surgery is associated with significantly lower risk for MI, new-onset HF and death among older adults with obesity, regardless of diabetes status, according to an analysis of Medicare beneficiary data.

WASHINGTON — In patients with MI at high risk for stroke, implanting a loop recorder did not impact subsequent CV events, according to the results of the BIO | GUARD-MI trial.

WASHINGTON — In a head-to-head trial, PCI guided by fractional flow reserve was noninferior to PCI guided by IVUS for death, MI and revascularization at 2 years, researchers reported at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.

WASHINGTON — Among patients with MI, those diagnosed with depression after the event had greater risk for stroke than those without depression, according to findings presented at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.

Comorbid peripheral artery disease is a significant risk factor for adverse events for patients with acute MI with cardiogenic shock, including worse limb outcomes and poorer short- and long-term survival compared with those without PAD.

Registry data from Finland show a rapid increase of recurrent CV events and deaths within the first 6 months of an index CV event, underscoring the need for comprehensive secondary prevention, researchers reported.

Both 15 mg and 30 mg pioglitazone doses have similar efficacy as 45 mg for preventing new-onset diabetes, stroke and myocardial infarction but with lower risk for adverse events, according to study findings.

New cancer diagnosis appeared associated with increased risk for cardiovascular death, as well as incident heart failure, stroke or pulmonary embolism, according to a retrospective cohort study published in JACC: CardioOncology.

The link between statin-induced LDL lowering and reduction of CV outcomes may not be as robust as assumed, researchers who conducted a meta-analysis published in JAMA Internal Medicine concluded.

Losing an hour of sleep and “springing forward” for daylight saving time may negatively impact CV and brain health, according to a press release from the American Heart Association.