DAIC

MARCH 1, 2024

Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) approval for the AGENT Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB), which is indicated to treat coronary in-stent restenosis (ISR) in patients with coronary artery disease. ISR is the obstruction or narrowing of a stented vessel by plaque or scar tissue. vs. 28.7%; P=0.006).

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Introduction:Medical therapy and endovascular therapy for intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) have evolved over the past two decades with improved medical therapy benchmarks, and improved techniques and patient selection for stenting. vs 7.9%), diabetes (33.6% vs 4.6%), obesity (26.4%

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DAIC

MARCH 13, 2024

suggest that the drug-coated balloon offers an effective treatment strategy for the management of coronary in-stent restenosis, or blockages recurring within previously placed stents. In particular, patients with multiple prior stents have very poor long-term outcomes.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

APRIL 10, 2025

The cohort included 14 220 patients with type 2 diabetes who underwent carotid revascularization (2669 via carotid endarterectomy and 11 551 via carotid stent insertion). ConclusionsThiazolidinedione treatment following carotid revascularization was associated with favorable cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

IntroductionDrug‐eluting stent (DES) use in symptomatic intracranial atherosclerosis disease (ICAD) has been described in the literature using different guiding and distal access catheters. Decision was made to deploy a drug eluting stent into the stenosed M1 segment. The Phenom intermediate catheter was then removed, and the 2.25

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JAMA Cardiology

MAY 31, 2023

This secondary analysis of the HOST-EXAM randomized clinical trial evaluates clopidogrel vs aspirin for long-term maintenance after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with diabetes.

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Coronary Artery Disease Journal

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The purpose of this report is to use propensity score matching to determine gender-specific differences in clinical outcomes after percutaneous coronary interventions with polymer-free sirolimus-coated stents. vs. 2.0%; P = 0.101), however, accumulated MACE rates were higher in females than in males (5.2% vs. 3.9%; P = 0.020).

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 10, 2024

Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor is a new oral glucose-lowering agent used in the treatment of diabetes in recent years. Restenosis is the main limiting factor of the long-term success of PCI, and it is also a difficult problem in the field of intervention.

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American College of Cardiology

MARCH 20, 2024

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

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 29, 2024

Patient 2 A man in his 50s with history of CAD and prior PCI, diabetes, presented with acute constant chest pain for the past few hours. His disease included 70% prox LAD, 80% distal LAD, 10% in-stent stenosis in the distal LCX, 70% OM1, 70% OM2, and 60% prox RCA. He was discharged home. Described as a dull ache, 6/10 in severity.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We evaluated patients who underwent emergent carotid artery stenting (CAS) of the ICA with mechanical thrombectomy (MT).Methods:We Background:Management of large vessel occlusion with extensive ipsilateral internal carotid artery (ICA) occlusion is unknown.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Abstract: Aim of our systematic review and meta-analysis is to compare shortened (≤3 months) dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with longer DAPT in diabetic patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). Thus, S-DAPT could be considered as a safe and feasible option in diabetic patients. All rights reserved.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 21, 2024

Various risk factors, including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, smoking, and advanced age lead to ICAS, which in turn results in stroke through different mechanisms. Herein, we focus on current management strategies for ICAS-large vessel occlusion discussed, including the use of perfusion imaging, endovascular therapy, and stenting.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

P = 0.016), and diabetes (18.2% Good functional outcome was observed in 44 patients (40%). Patients with mRS score 0–2 were less likely to have hypertension (61.4% versus 83.3%;P P = 0.01), hyperlipidemia (38.6% versus 62.1%;P versus 36.4%;P P = 0.040). versus 42.2%;P P < 0.001).

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

IntroductionThere is a higher prevalence of diabetes mellitus type 2 in Hispanics as compared to other ethnic groups in the United States. Diabetes is a risk factor for acute ischemic stroke and also a poor predictor of outcome for many interventional surgeries. vs. 20.5%; p = 0.048) and stenting (28.4% or greater.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 15, 2024

The overall prevalence of arterial hypertension was 33.2%, hyperlipidemia, 26.9%, smoking, 17.8%, and diabetes, 3.9%. SCAD-PCI revascularization frequently required three or more stents and had residual areas of dissection. Results The systematic review included 13 observational studies evaluating 1,801 patients with SCAD.

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DAIC

APRIL 6, 2024

They also had other risk factors, including having had a previous heart attack, receiving drug treatment for diabetes or being 65 or older. The study enrolled 18,219 patients (median age 65.5 years, 74% men and 84.5%

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

Written by Willy Frick A 46 year old man with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus presented to urgent care with complaint of "chest burning." On the combined basis of angiography and IVUS, this patient received stents to his mid RCA, proximal PDA, and OM. RCA and PDA before and after, arrows indicating stented regions.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Angioplasty and stenting typically require the administration of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors and/or dual‐antiplatelets which may increase the risk of hemorrhage in the setting of recent thrombolysis administration.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained patient registry at a comprehensive stroke center.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

A 40-something with severe diabetes on dialysis and with known coronary disease presented with acute crushing chest pain. LAD: severe in-stent restenosis in the mid (80%) and distal (90%) segment and diffuse disease distally. Here is his ED ECG: What do you think? There is a flat and downsloping ST segment in V2 and V3.

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The British Journal of Cardiology

APRIL 16, 2024

Intra-procedural data included access route, coronary anatomy, lesion complexity, number of stents deployed, door-to-balloon time for primary PCI, and any intra-procedural complications. and the average number of stents 2.6. Mean age was 60.9 ± 9.4 years, and 459/567 (81.0%) were male. The total number of PCI was 367 (122.3

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DAIC

APRIL 6, 2024

They also had other risk factors, including having had a previous heart attack, receiving drug treatment for diabetes or being 65 or older. The study enrolled 18,219 patients (median age 65.5 years, 74% men and 84.5%

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

A 56 year old male with a history of diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and coronary artery disease presented to the emergency department with sudden onset weakness, fatigue, lethargy, and confusion. RAO Caudal View Post PCI This is the RAO Caudal view after thrombectomy and stent placement. The proximal LAD is now widely patent.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Written by Willy Frick A man in his 50s with a history of hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and prior inferior OMI status post DES to his proximal RCA 3 years prior presented to the emergency department at around 3 AM complaining of chest pain onset around 9 PM the evening prior. Peak troponin was 12 ng/mL.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Optimal management is controversial, with options including medical therapy (MT), endovascular stenting (ES), and surgical revascularization (SR). Hypertension (HTN, 85.4%) and diabetes (DM, 18.9%) were prevalent. Background:Vertebrobasilar artery stenosis (VBAS) can cause posterior circulation strokes (PCS). Mean age was 69.45

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AMS Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

We offer a wide range of diagnostic and treatment services including: Coronary artery bypass surgery Angioplasty and stenting Heart valve surgery Pacemaker and defibrillator implantation Cardiac rehabilitation We believe every patient deserves personalized care.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 17, 2017

The above is what I thought when I saw this, so I went to the chart and found this history: A type I diabetic aged approximately 35 years old presented with chest pain, nausea, vomiting and diffuse abdominal pain. It was stented. The patient was in DKA with an anion gap of 35, a glucose of 1128, and a K of 5.5

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Our case describes a patient with right extracranial internal carotid artery (ICA) thrombus secondary to later‐diagnosed CaW on close follow‐up imaging.MethodsWe report a 55‐year‐old African American man with history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia presented with acute onset slurred speech and left facial droop (FP).

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

link] A 62 year old man with a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and carotid artery stenosis called 911 at 9:30 in the morning with complaint of chest pain. The image on the left shows the LAD before intervention, and the red circled portion on the right indicates the stented region.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Pulse was 115, BP 140/65, and afebrile He was found to have cellulitis and to be in diabetic ketoacidosis, with bicarb of 14, pH of 2.27, glucose of 381, anion gap of 18, and lactate of 2.2 Previously placed stents in the LAD (multiple) and mid circumflex and patent Formal echocardiogram: Normal left ventricular size and wall thickness.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2011

This 57 yo diabetic male presented with generalized fatigue, myalgias, and arthralgias , mild subjective fever and chills, and nausea. This 42 yo diabetic male presented with cough and foot pain. An open 90% LAD was stented. Preservation of R-wave may mean and initial Q-wave followed by an R-wave (this is called a QR-wave.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

JULY 21, 2024

As age advances and depending on risk factors like heredity, smoking, high blood pressure and diabetes, fat build up occurs in these blood vessels. Bypass surgery certainly provides much better long term results than balloon angioplasty and stent insertion. Coronary arteries are blood vessels supplying oxygenated blood to the heart.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Univariate predictors of prolonged ICU stays included a left atrial diameter of > 4& cm (P < 0.001),chronic obstructive airway disease COPD (P = 0.005), hypertension (P = 0.006), diabetes mellitus (P = 0.009), having coronary stents (P = 0.006), B-blockers use (..)

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JULY 17, 2024

February 2024 FDA Approvals: Innovations in Cardiovascular Interventions XACT Carotid Stent System (Approved: 02/07/2024) This approval expands the indications to be used during a Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) procedure to prevent future strokes. Until this historic approval, no treatment existed.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Written by Destiny Folk, MD, Adam Engberg, MD, and Vitaliy Belyshev MD A man in his early 60s with a past medical history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and hyperlipidemia presented to the emergency department for evaluation of chest pain. The culprit mid LAD lesion was stented. Chest Pain – Benign Early Repol or OMI?

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AMS Cardiology

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Blood Sugar Management and Blood Pressure Control – For individuals with diabetes, managing blood sugar levels and blood pressure is essential in preventing complications and managing PAD. Angioplasty and stenting are common interventions to widen narrowed arteries and improve blood flow.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

INFINITY-SWEDEHEART Trial: This randomized controlled trial, developed by Elixir Medical, compared the DynamX® Coronary Bioadaptor System with the Resolute Onyx drug-eluting stent.

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