2025, Plaque and Stenosis - Cardiovascular Update

Recurrent polymorphic ventricular tachycardia without chest pain: an unusual presentation of focal coronary artery spasm

The British Journal of Cardiology

MARCH 4, 2025

Coronary angiography identified moderate stenosis of the right coronary artery (RCA), without significant flow restriction by invasive pressure wire interrogation. This case emphasises the importance of recognising plaque-associated CAS as a potential trigger for life-threatening arrhythmias, even in the absence of chest pain.

Chest Pain

Chest Pain Tachycardia Angina Arrhythmia

Abstract TP342: Associations Between Pericarotid Fat Density and Carotid Plaque Inflammatory Cytokine Levels

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP342-ATP342, February 1, 2025. Background:Previous research has suggested pericarotid fat density to be significantly linked to atherosclerotic plaque components and cerebrovascular events. Baseline demographics and clinical data of our population were extracted from electronic health records.

Plaque

Plaque Stenosis Research Stroke

Abstract 38: Evolocumab added to statin is superior to statin alone in reversing symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A38-A38, February 1, 2025. Background and Purpose:We aimed to investigate the effects of evolocumab, a proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type-9 inhibitor for intensive lipid-lowering, on intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS).Methods:From 0.11] vs. evolocumab-: 0.02 [0.04-0.07]),

Stenosis

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Abstract TP296: How Often is Nonstenotic Carotid Plaque in Cryptogenic Stroke Causal Versus Incidental?

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP296-ATP296, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Nonstenotic carotid plaque is found in some patients with otherwise cryptogenic stroke (CS) but also in normal individuals and patients with stroke of known cause (KS). Methods of vessel imaging were carotid duplex ultrasound, CTA, and MRA.

Plaque

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Roche's Lp(a) Gen.2 Molarity Assay Receives FDA Clearance

DAIC

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

tim.hodson Mon, 02/03/2025 - 12:30 January 29, 2025 Roche announced today that the Tina-quant Lipoprotein (a) Gen.2 2 Molarity assay has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This will be the first 510(k) cleared test of its kind available in the U.S. 2022 Aug, 80 (9) 934946 Kronenberg F.

Cardiovascular Disease

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Abstract WP205: Association Between Bovine Aortic Arch Anatomy and Carotid Artery Stenosis

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP205-AWP205, February 1, 2025. The bovine anatomical variation may alter the blood flow dynamics, potentially contributing to the formation and progression of carotid plaques. CTAs were reviewed to assess the carotid stenosis and the anatomy of the aortic arch. N=16, 36.4%; p=0.030).

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Abstract TMP54: Development and testing of a fully automated tool for the detection, segmentation, and characterization of cervical carotid atherosclerotic disease

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP54-ATMP54, February 1, 2025. Although carotid plaques can be identified on CT angiography (CTA), interpretation is challenging for frontline physicians. Quantification of plaque volume/composition requires much manual effort. 0.76) for calcific plaque and 0.53 (0.49-0.57)

Plaque

Plaque Atherosclerosis Stenosis Stroke

Abstract TMP10: Impact of eicosapentaenoic acids and cilostazol in patients with intracranial arterial disease

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP10-ATMP10, February 1, 2025. Recently, cilostazol plus other antiplatelet agents combined therapy (CT) has been reported to reduce recurrent stroke, and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) has been reported to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events and plaque progression. 41.40) vs. MT: 9.15% (2.69-25.78),

Stenosis

Stenosis Plaque Angioplasty Stroke

Trial Results: Low-Dose Colchicine HelpsTreat Cardiovascular Disease

DAIC

MARCH 31, 2025

tim.hodson Mon, 03/31/2025 - 10:26 March 31, 2025 AGEPHA Pharma USA, LLC, has released clinical data that provides new information about how low-dose colchicine, 0.5 mg improved several measures of plaque volume changes over a period of 12 months in patients with stable coronary artery disease, Dr. Budoff continued.

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AI Image Analysis App Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance

DAIC

MARCH 11, 2025

tim.hodson Tue, 03/11/2025 - 10:25 March 11, 2025 Caristo Diagnosticshas received U.S. CaRi-Plaque builds on Caristoscore CaRi-Hearttechnology, which a Lancet 2024 study proved can reveal hidden, high-risk markers of CAD progression predicting heart attacks up to a decade before they strike. But with AI, we can change that.

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Heartflow Rebrands, Reaffirms Commitment to Improving CAD Care Management

DAIC

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

tim.hodson Wed, 02/26/2025 - 10:24 Feb. 25, 2025 Heartflow, Inc. , Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) was a major advancement in CAD diagnostics, helping physicians estimate if a stenosis was significant and requiring intervention. References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart Disease Facts.

Coronary Artery Disease

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Abstract TP219: Pathological and Clinical Findings of Calcified Nodules in Carotid Artery Stenosis

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP219-ATP219, February 1, 2025. However, few reports have discussed CNs in the context of carotid artery stenosis. However, few reports have discussed CNs in the context of carotid artery stenosis. of patients with moderate to severe carotid artery stenosis who underwent CEA.

Stenosis

Stenosis Plaque Stroke Strokes

Trial Results: Low-Dose Colchicine Helps Treat Cardiovascular Disease

DAIC

MARCH 31, 2025

tim.hodson Mon, 03/31/2025 - 10:26 March 31, 2025 AGEPHA Pharma USA, LLC, has highlighted clinical data that provides new information about how low-dose colchicine, 0.5 mg improved several measures of plaque volume changes over a period of 12 months in patients with stable coronary artery disease, Dr. Budoff continued.

Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular Disease Plaque Coronary Artery Disease Heart Attack

Abstract TP288: Prevalence and Gender Differences in Carotid Atherosclerosis Among Adults: Evidence from a Cohort Study in China

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP288-ATP288, February 1, 2025. After age standardization, the prevalence of cIMT, carotid plaque, and carotid stenosis was 23.24%, 16.75%, and 2.36%, respectively, with moderate to severe carotid stenosis observed in 0.49% of all participants.

Atherosclerosis

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Best of cardiology in 2024 : Check it out and find the winner.

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

JANUARY 1, 2025

Welcome to 2025 and best wishes for a great academic journey to all readers. Top 10 Clinical Trials Preventive PCI on Stenosis With Functionally Insignificant Vulnerable Plaque PREVENT (ACC.24) Top 10 Clinical Trials Preventive PCI on Stenosis With Functionally Insignificant Vulnerable Plaque PREVENT (ACC.24)

Cardiogenic Shock

Cardiogenic Shock Plaque Academic Bicuspid/Mitral

Chest pain and this ECG. Angiogram totally normal. Is this myocarditis?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 13, 2025

Provocative testing is very helpful for this Coronary Thrombus with lysis (one must do optical coherence tomography or at least intravascular ultrasound to find thes non-obstructive plaques that ruptured. I suspect this statement is still true 2 years later, in 2025. Embolism with lysis. Need to find an embolic source.

Chest Pain

Chest Pain Embolism STEMI Plaque

5 Most-Cited Takeaways From the 19th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC)

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

High Lp(a) is a causal risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), aortic stenosis, and all-cause mortality. Elevated Lp(a) is associated with complex, difficult-to-treat atherosclerotic lesions and fast-progressing plaques. Click here to start: Join the Cardiometabolic Health Congress in Boston in 2024.

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Recurrent polymorphic ventricular tachycardia without chest pain: an unusual presentation of focal coronary artery spasm

Abstract TP342: Associations Between Pericarotid Fat Density and Carotid Plaque Inflammatory Cytokine Levels

Abstract 38: Evolocumab added to statin is superior to statin alone in reversing symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis

Webinars

Abstract TP296: How Often is Nonstenotic Carotid Plaque in Cryptogenic Stroke Causal Versus Incidental?

Roche's Lp(a) Gen.2 Molarity Assay Receives FDA Clearance

Abstract WP205: Association Between Bovine Aortic Arch Anatomy and Carotid Artery Stenosis

Abstract TMP54: Development and testing of a fully automated tool for the detection, segmentation, and characterization of cervical carotid atherosclerotic disease

Abstract TMP10: Impact of eicosapentaenoic acids and cilostazol in patients with intracranial arterial disease

Trial Results: Low-Dose Colchicine HelpsTreat Cardiovascular Disease

AI Image Analysis App Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance

Heartflow Rebrands, Reaffirms Commitment to Improving CAD Care Management

Abstract TP219: Pathological and Clinical Findings of Calcified Nodules in Carotid Artery Stenosis

Trial Results: Low-Dose Colchicine Helps Treat Cardiovascular Disease

Abstract TP288: Prevalence and Gender Differences in Carotid Atherosclerosis Among Adults: Evidence from a Cohort Study in China

Best of cardiology in 2024 : Check it out and find the winner.

Chest pain and this ECG. Angiogram totally normal. Is this myocarditis?

5 Most-Cited Takeaways From the 19th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC)

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