American College of Cardiology

MARCH 20, 2024

Eagle looks at the difference between quantitative coronary angiography versus intervascular ultrasound to guide PCI. He then discusses paclitaxel-coated balloon catheters vs uncoated balloon angioplasty for treating coronary in-stent restenosis.

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Cardiology Update

MARCH 25, 2024

Left main coronary artery disease (CAD) and diabetes pose significant challenges in cardiovascular care, often leading to adverse outcomes. However, the comparative long-term efficacy of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) versus coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with these conditions remains unclear.

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Cardiology Update

MARCH 19, 2024

Despite target lesion revascularization (TLR) being a known occurrence after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for unprotected left main coronary artery (LMCA) disease, uncertainties persist regarding its timing and impact on long-term mortality. Original article: Kim et al. 1.63; P = 0.73).

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 31, 2018

Post by Smith, with short article by Angie Lobo ( [link] ), a third year intermal medicine resident at Abbott Northwestern Hospital Case A 30-something woman with no past history, who is very fit and athletic, presented with 1.5 The lesion was stented. hours of substernal chest pressure. She had zero CAD risk factors. doi:10.1161/cir.0000000000000564.

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