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September 14, 2022
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Selection bias persists in complex, high-risk PCI

Selection bias persists in complex, high-risk PCI

Data from a retrospective analysis show there are significant differences in the types of complex high-risk PCI cases undertaken across centers in England and Wales, as well as differences in clinical outcomes across age groups.

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September 12, 2022
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Clinical decision support reduces risk of AKI development with coronary procedures

Clinical decision support reduces risk of AKI development with coronary procedures

Patients undergoing coronary procedures who received care from a cardiologist using clinical decision support with audit and feedback were less likely to develop AKI compared with patients who received usual care, according to researchers.

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August 31, 2022
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Long-term outcomes similar between men, women after STEMI

Long-term outcomes similar between men, women after STEMI

After STEMI treated with primary PCI, men and women were equally likely to experience any MI, any revascularization or die of any cause during 10 years of follow-up, data from a retrospective analysis show.

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August 30, 2022
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Initial invasive strategy did not improve survival at 5 years in advanced CKD with ischemia

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.

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August 29, 2022
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In angiography, transradial access bests transfemoral access for 30-day mortality, bleeding

In angiography, transradial access bests transfemoral access for 30-day mortality, bleeding

In a meta-analysis of seven trials of patients who had coronary angiography with or without PCI, those who had transradial access had lower 30-day rates of mortality and major bleeding compared with those who had transfemoral access.

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August 29, 2022
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No long-term ischemic risk with 1-month DAPT after PCI in high-risk patients

No long-term ischemic risk with 1-month DAPT after PCI in high-risk patients

In adults with high bleeding risk, early deintensification of dual antiplatelet therapy after PCI was associated with less bleeding and no increased ischemic risk beyond 12 months vs. standard treatment, according to a speaker.

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August 28, 2022
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FFR-guided PCI for nonculprit lesions improves outcomes in acute MI, multivessel disease

FFR-guided PCI for nonculprit lesions improves outcomes in acute MI, multivessel disease

In patients with acute MI and multivessel CAD, a fractional flow reserve-guided PCI strategy for non-infarct-related artery lesions was superior to an angiography-guided PCI strategy, according to the results of the FRAME-AMI trial.

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August 27, 2022
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PCI did not improve outcomes in patients with severe LV systolic dysfunction, CAD

PCI did not improve outcomes in patients with severe LV systolic dysfunction, CAD

In patients with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction on optimal medical therapy for HF, undergoing PCI did not improve rates of all-cause death or HF hospitalization, according to the results of the REVIVED-BCIS2 trial.

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August 23, 2022
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Vascular closure system utilizing plant-derived hemostatic foam gains FDA clearance

Vascular closure system utilizing plant-derived hemostatic foam gains FDA clearance

KOAG LLC, a Minneapolis-based medical device firm, announced it received FDA clearance for its topical vascular closure system.

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August 19, 2022
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Hemodynamic support appears to improve LV ejection fraction in high-risk PCI

Hemodynamic support appears to improve LV ejection fraction in high-risk PCI

Among patients undergoing high-risk PCI with mechanical circulatory support who survived to 90 days without further major cardiac complications, many had improved left ventricular ejection fraction, according to data from RESTORE EF.

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