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What is the risk of ACS after PCI in a CTO related artery ?

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

DECISION-CTO,EURO-CTO,EXPLORE,IMPACTOR) Opening a CTO, for reasons other than angina (i.e. for relief of dyspnea or improving functional capacity) is largely conjectural and based on randomly accrued data backed by poor interpretation.

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Abstract TP136: STRACK: A Continuum of Stroke Care, Improving Post-Stroke and Cardiometabolic Patient Outcomes

Stroke Journal

Reduction in admissions for stroke recurrence or related to stroke, (heart attack, angina, peripheral embolism, etc.): Stroke, 30days: -100%; Related to stroke, (365d: -47,7%; 30d: -57,0%). Reduction in cardiovascular admissions ( 30d: -100%; 365d: -31,4%).

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American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

DAIC

ET Main Tent (Hall B1) Benzodiazepine-free Cardiac Anesthesia for Reduction of Postoperative Delirium (B-Free): A Multi-centre Randomized Cluster Crossover Trial The Diabetes Remote Intervention to Improve Use of Evidence-based Medications (DRIVE) Study: A Randomized Evaluation of a Team-based Remote Education and Medication Management Program to Reduce (..)

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Majority of People with Heart Disease Consume Too Much Sodium

DAIC

The study used data from patients diagnosed with a heart attack, stroke, heart failure, coronary artery disease or angina who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 2009–2018. Individuals can take proactive measures to lower their sodium intake, Kodjoe said.

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Effectiveness of polypill for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease: a pragmatic cluster-randomised controlled trial (PolyPars)

Heart BMJ

The 91 villages underwent random allocation into two arms: the control arm, encompassing 45 clusters, was subjected to non-pharmacological intervention (educational training on healthy lifestyle), whereas the intervention arm, comprising 46 clusters, received the non-pharmacological interventions in conjunction with a once-daily polypill tablet.

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American College of Cardiology (ACC24) Show Preview: Advancing Cardiovascular Care for All

DAIC

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has announced key educational and programming highlights for its ACC 73rd Annual Scientific Session & Expo, ACC.24, We aim to improve global care outcomes through the distribution of educational materials to clinicians in underserved communities worldwide,” Drachman continued.

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Abstract 4125581: Association Between Life’s Essential 8 and Premature Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: A Cross-sectional Study Among Young Adults in the United States

Circulation

Premature ASCVD status was determined by interviews conducted at enrollment, encompassing a self-reported composite disease history of coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, heart attack, and stroke. LE8 score was measured and categorized into low (0-49), moderate (50-79), and high (80-100) levels (Figure 1).