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August 18, 2022
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CAMEO

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Platelet inhibition strategies in people with MI undergoing PCI.

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August 15, 2022
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‘Common’ medication nonadherence in CV trials impacts outcomes, regardless of intervention

‘Common’ medication nonadherence in CV trials impacts outcomes, regardless of intervention

Two analyses of large randomized controlled trials suggest that participants not taking medications as prescribed may influence treatment effects and impact study findings, researchers reported.

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August 04, 2022
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Consequences of open artery ischemia underappreciated

Consequences of open artery ischemia underappreciated

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The medical community needs to understand that uncontrolled open artery ischemia is not benign, a speaker said during the American Society for Preventive Cardiology Congress on CVD Prevention.

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July 29, 2022
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Pre-PCI evolocumab did not prevent microvascular dysfunction when added to statin therapy

Pre-PCI evolocumab did not prevent microvascular dysfunction when added to statin therapy

Pretreatment evolocumab did not lower risk for periprocedural microvascular dysfunction in patients undergoing elective PCI for stable CAD who were already on statin therapy for high LDL, researchers reported.

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July 28, 2022
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‘No additional benefit’ with RenalGuard for contrast-induced nephropathy after PCI

‘No additional benefit’ with RenalGuard for contrast-induced nephropathy after PCI

Compared with conventional IV hydration, furosemide-induced high urine output with matched hydration did not reduce risk for contrast-induced nephropathy in adults with chronic kidney disease undergoing complex CV interventions, data show.

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July 18, 2022
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New stent sizes to treat larger blood vessels launched

New stent sizes to treat larger blood vessels launched

Abbott announced it received FDA approval, CE mark approval in Europe, and Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency approval in Japan, and has launched new 4.5 mm and 5 mm stent sizes.

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July 15, 2022
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DIPRA

DIPRA

Hand function after distal radial artery access vs. proximal artery access in cardiac catheterization.

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July 15, 2022
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BIOFLOW V

BIOFLOW V

Safety and efficacy at 5 years with Orsiro Sirolimus Eluting vs. Xience coronary stent systems in up to three native de novo or restenotic coronary artery lesions.

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July 14, 2022
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Deteriorating renal function strong predictor of mortality after PCI

Deteriorating renal function strong predictor of mortality after PCI

Among adults undergoing PCI, even mild to moderate chronic kidney disease is associated with decreased survival at 1 year in a dose-dependent manner, researchers reported.

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July 11, 2022
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Nuclear stress testing may identify those likely to benefit from early revascularization

Nuclear stress testing may identify those likely to benefit from early revascularization

Early revascularization may confer mortality benefit in patients with moderate to severe myocardial ischemia identified on nuclear stress testing, regardless of left ventricular ejection fraction, researchers reported.

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