Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Whether stenting a narrowed coronary artery improves symptoms such as chest pain (angina) or shortness of breath is a very different question. Share Angina The classic definition of angina involves the sensation of tightness in the centre of the chest that is brought on with exertion and is relieved with rest. The result?

Stent 59

Stent Stents Angina Heart Attack 59

Cardiology Update

APRIL 9, 2024

The primary endpoint consisted of a composite of all-cause mortality, MI, stroke, coronary revascularization, or hospitalization for unstable angina. The primary superiority endpoint was clinically relevant bleeding (Bleeding Academic Research Consortium [known as BARC] types 2, 3, or 5). of patients in the PCI group compared to 3.4%

Angina 52

Angina Myocardial Infarction Aortic valve Coronary Artery Disease 52

Heart BMJ

MARCH 22, 2024

Reflective of the critical role that inflammation plays in the formation, progression and rupture of atherosclerotic plaques, research into immune mechanisms of CVD has led to the identification of a range of therapeutic targets that are the subject of ongoing clinical trials.

Plaque 40

Plaque Atherosclerosis Risk Factors Angina 40

DAIC

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Five highly-anticipated late-breaking clinical trial sessions, an ACC/AHA guidelines update session and a host of featured clinical research sessions have been announced by program planners for the American College of Cardiology’s 73 rd Annual Scientific Session & Expo to be held April 6-8 in Atlanta, GA.

Aortic valve 103

Aortic valve Myocardial Infarction Aortic Blood Pressure 103

DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.1,2 7 Research has shown inflammation plays a significant role in the development of atherosclerosis and ASCVD,8-10 and even the formation of plaque.11 4 In the U.S.

Cardiovascular Disease 111

Cardiovascular Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks Coronary Artery Disease 111

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Takotsubo is a sudden event, not one with crescendo angina. To prove there is no plaque rupture, you need to do intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). An angiogram is a "lumenogram;" most plaque is EXTRALUMINAL!! I need to innoculate you against the subsequent opinions below. It can only be seen by IVUS. MINOCA has many etiologies.

Plaque 52

Plaque Chest Pain Thrombosis Stenosis 52

DAIC

MARCH 25, 2024

(Session 511) Practice-Change Late-breakers ACC24 will offer practice-changing science that will be offered throughout the meeting, including late breaking-clinical trials as well as featured clinical research. EMPACT-MI—takes a look at empagliflozin applied to MIs instead of heart failure.

Education 59

Education Cardiogenic Shock Heart Failure Plaque 59