Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

In patients with complex coronary bifurcation lesions, a systematic two-stent technique was associated with better outcomes compared with a provisional stenting approach, according to results of the DEFINITION II trial.

Researchers in Spain reported they validated the diagnostic accuracy of the BARCELONA algorithm for acute MI among patients with suspected MI and left bundle branch block who were referred for primary PCI.

In a meta-analysis of 14 randomized trials of patients with stable ischemic heart disease, revascularization did not reduce risk for mortality but did improve certain other outcomes, researchers reported at the virtual PCR e-Course.

Black race independently predicted worse outcomes after PCI, according to an analysis of 10 randomized trials that included Black, white, Asian and Hispanic patients.

Among patients who required interhospital transfer for STEMI, nearly 40% had cath lab activation times of less than 20 minutes, which were linked to prompt PCI, researchers reported.

Dropping aspirin and continuing with P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy 1 to 3 months after PCI was safe, according to a new meta-analysis.

Cangrelor resulted in inferior platelet aggregation inhibition compared with tirofiban in patients with STEMI who were undergoing PCI, the FABOLUS-FASTER study found.

Patients with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis who underwent PCI had a lower rate of in-hospital MACCE, mortality and stroke or transient ischemic attack compared with those without inflammatory bowel disease, researchers reported.

Hypertension self-management with interactive voice response in patients from underserved regions in Mexico and Honduras.

At its virtual Scientific Sessions, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions released a statement on optimal PCI practices in patients with complex CAD.