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CONFIRM II: AI-QCT Assessment of Coronary Plaque Feature Confers Higher Relative Risk of MACE in Women

American College of Cardiology

Coronary atherosclerotic phenotypes, including total plaque volume (TPV), noncalcified plaque (NCP), calcified plaque (CP) and percentage atheroma volume (PAV), assessed by artificial intelligence-based quantitative coronary computed tomography (AI-QCT) conferred a higher relative risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in women, based on findings from the CONFIRM II trial presented at ACC.25 in Chicago and simultaneously published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging.

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How Conferences Shape the Future of Medical Learning

ADN Center of Excellence

In the continuously evolving world of healthcare, keeping up with the latest findings, technologies, and best practices is vital for medical professionals. One of the most effective ways to do this is through conferences that focus on medical education. These events are not just a way to earn continuing education credits; they are foundational to shaping how healthcare providers learn and apply knowledge in their practices.

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PURSUIT: Once-Daily Novel Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor Effective For Hypercholesterolemia

American College of Cardiology

AZD0780, a novel, once-daily oral molecule inhibitor, had a robust, dose-dependent effect in lowering LDL-C and a favorable safety profile in patients with hypercholesterolemia already on background moderate- or high-intensity statin treatment, according to research presented during a Featured Clinical Research session at ACC.25 in Chicago and simultaneously published in JACC.

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Republicans in Congress Aim to Reverse Ban on Chemical Linked to Cancer, Parkinson's

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Although it was too late.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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SHR-1918 Safe, Effective in LDL-C Reduction in Patients With High Risk of ASCVD

American College of Cardiology

Angiopoietin-like 3 (ANGPTL-3) inhibition with the human monoclonal antibody, SHR-1918, reduces serum LDL-C by 22% to 30%, as well as triglyceride (TG) levels by 52% to 63%, in patients at moderate or higher risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), with the effect being dose and frequency dependent, according to research presented during a Clinical and Investigative Horizons session at ACC.25 in Chicago and simultaneously published in JACC.

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Study Demonstrates Abelacimab Significantly Reduced Bleeding in Patients Regardless of Age, Bleeding Risk

DAIC

tim.hodson Mon, 03/31/2025 - 16:38 March 29, 2025 Anthos Therapeutics, Inc., presented two new analyses from itsAZALEA-TIMI 71 study at the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25) demonstrating the novel Factor XI inhibitor abelacimab significantly reduced bleeding in patients regardless of age or bleeding risk. In the first analysis, the safety of abelacimab, a novel Factor XI inhibitor, was compared to rivaroxaban, a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC), by patient age.

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GLP-1 Spending Hit $5.8 Billion in 2022 for U.S. Adults Without Diabetes

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- The number of U.S. adults without diabetes using GLP-1 receptor agonists more than tripled from 2018 to 2022, boosting annual spending from $1.6 billion to $5.8 billion, survey data showed. Based on an unweighted sample of nearly.

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TAVR System Shows Durable Clinical Outcomes, Strong Valve Performance in Low-Risk Aortic Stenosis Patients

DAIC

tim.hodson Mon, 03/31/2025 - 15:39 March 30, 2025 Medtronic has announced late-breaking data on five-year outcomes from the Evolut Low Risk Trial. Data shows, versus surgery, the Evolut transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system delivers a numerically lower rate of all-cause mortality or disabling stroke at five years, strong valve performance and durable clinical outcomes.

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New study links lower proportions of certain sleep stages to brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease

Science Daily - Heart Disease

New research reveals that lower proportions of specific sleep stages are associated with reduced brain volume in regions vulnerable to the development of Alzheimer's disease over time.

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Moving Beyond Topical Treatments in Atopic Dermatitis Management

HCPLive

Panelists discuss how systemic treatments for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis offer significant advantages over topicals, including more comprehensive disease control, improved adherence, reduced treatment burden, greater efficacy for widespread disease, ability to address immunological drivers of inflammation, prevention of flares, management of both cutaneous and extracutaneous manifestations, reduced corticosteroid exposure, and potential modification of disease trajectoryparticularly be

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New Report From The Lancet Commission Calls for Reframing and Redefining Approach to CAD

American College of Cardiology

Refocusing and reframing the definition and discussion of coronary artery disease (CAD) from late-stage ischemia and acute coronary events to early detection of coronary artery atheroma and prevention of advanced acute coronary syndrome (ACS) has the potential to save 8.7 million lives globally every year, according to a new report from The Lancet Commission presented at ACC.25.

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The Evolving Landscape for Atopic Dermatitis Treatment

HCPLive

Panelists discuss how the approval of dupilumab and subsequent biologics for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis has fundamentally transformed the treatment landscape by providing targeted, effective options with favorable safety profiles that address underlying disease pathways, shifting from symptomatic management toward long-term disease control, raising expectations for treatment outcomes, reducing reliance on systemic immunosuppressants, enabling personalized therapy based on specific infl

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Atrial Fibrillation: Understanding the Irregular Heartbeat

AMS Cardiology

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder characterized by an irregular and often rapid heartbeat. This condition can lead to various complications, including stroke and heart failure, making it essential to understand its causes, symptoms, and AFib treatment options. Consulting a local cardiologist is crucial for the proper diagnosis and management of AFib.

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Cryoanalgesia: Innovative Freezing Technology for Sternotomy Pain

CTVS

An estimated 700,000 sternotomies are performed annually in the United States. It is a serious surgery that opens up the chest cavity through the breastbone, or sternum, to gain access to the lungs and heart.

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Intermittent Fasting 3 Days a Week Tops Calorie Restriction for Weight Loss

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Three days of intermittent fasting (IMF) each week was a bit better for weight loss than daily caloric restriction (DCR), the DRIFT randomized trial found. Over 12 months, participants who restricted their energy intake by 80.

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The Future of MASLD Management, with Christos Mantzoros, MD, Dsc, PhD

HCPLive

Mantzoros explains the need for multidisciplinary MASLD care and how to balance lifestyle modifications with emerging medications.

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siRNA Agent Slashes Lipoprotein(a) Levels

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Novel small interfering RNA (siRNA) agent lepodisiran drastically cut levels of lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), in the phase II ALPACA trial. The 400-mg dose cut Lp(a) by 93.9 percentage points compared with placebo from.

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CardiAMP, a Heart Failure Cell Therapy, Misses Mark in Phase 3 Trial

HCPLive

Despite failing to achieve significance for its primary endpoint, investigators suggest the trial further demonstrates the potential of cell therapy in HFrEF.

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Clinical trial unearths hidden hypertension with automated searches of health records

Science Daily - Heart Disease

A trial of 648 patients found that the new automated method and intervention strategy resulted in nearly four times as many diagnoses and treatment plans for high blood pressure compared with traditional office-based health care visits.

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New drug may cut sudden heart risk by 94%

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

A new drug may help protect millions of people from heart attacks and strokes by lowering a little-known risk factor in the blood.

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Don't Miss a Beat: STRIDE and SOUL Trials at ACC.25

HCPLive

Hosts break down the STRIDE and SOUL trial results and reflect on how they might inform treatment strategies in the respective patient populations.

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Low coronary artery calcium score associated with excellent prognosis regardless of age: New study

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Having a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of zero has generally been accepted as a marker of a very low risk of having a cardiac event within the next five years. However, age is a strong contributor to coronary risk, with risk increasing markedly as people age.

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Daily Discrimination’s Link to Depression, Anxiety Varies by Race

HCPLive

A study links daily discrimination to greater depression and anxiety rates, with marginalized groups facing greater mental health risks across the US.

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Persistent Tissue-Level Hypoperfusion (No-Reflow) Negates the Clinical Benefit of Successful Thrombectomy

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Tissue-level hypoperfusion (no-reflow) persists in 30% of patients with seemingly successful upstream angiographic recanalization at thrombectomy. We investigated the clinical impact of the no-reflow phenomenon by comparing patients with no-reflow versus patients with varying degrees of angiographic recanalization.METHODS:In a post hoc pooled analysis of the EXTEND-IA (Endovascular Therapy for Ischemic Stroke With Perfusion-Imaging Selection) and EXTEND-IA TNK

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ACC.25 Convocation Incoming President’s Address: Christopher Kramer, MD, FACC

American College of Cardiology

It is my great honor to serve this wonderful community as your 76th president. I would like to start by congratulating all of you who are receiving your FACC and AACC designations today.

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A Long-Duration Small Interfering RNA to Lower Lipoprotein(a)?

NEJM Journal Watch - Cardiology

In a phase 2 manufacturer-funded trial, lepodisiran safely reduced Lp(a) levels in a dose-dependent manner.

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Prenatal Smoking Cessation Medication Did Not Increase Congenital Malformations

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Prenatal use of smoking cessation therapies was not linked to increased risks of major congenital malformations (MCMs) compared with smoking during the first trimester, a retrospective cohort study suggested. Compared with unexposed.

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Racial, Ethnic Differences in Heart Failure Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes, with Justin Mark, MD

HCPLive

Justin Mark, MD, discusses an analysis of the FIGHT trial looking at racial and ethnic differences in heart failure outcomes.

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Stroke Survivor Speaks Again With the Help of an Experimental Brain-Computer Implant

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Scientists have developed a device that can translate thoughts about speech into spoken words in real time. Although it's still experimental, they hope the brain-computer interface could someday help give voice to those unable.

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Otsuka Files BLA for Sibeprenlimab for IgA Nephropathy

HCPLive

The Biologics License Application submission for sibeprenlimab is supported by results from the phase 2 ENVISION and phase 3 VISIONARY clinical trials.

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Study on Early Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Placement in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock

American College of Cardiology

The goal of the Altshock-2 trial was to evaluate the effect of early intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) use vs. standard care on 60-day survival or successful bridging to heart replacement therapies (HRT) in patients with heart failurecardiogenic shock (HF-CS).

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Racial and Ethnic Differences in Diabetic Cardiomyopathy from ARISE-HF, with Jose Lopez, MD

HCPLive

Jose Lopez, MD, discusses findings and perspective into racial and ethnic differences in DbCM from the ARISE-HF trial.

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PROLONG-ANG3: Solbinsiran May Lower apoB in Patients With Mixed Dyslipidemia

American College of Cardiology

Solbinsiran at the 400 mg dose reduced apolipoprotein B (apoB) concentration in patients with mixed dyslipidemia, according to research presented during a Featured Clinical Research session at ACC.25 in Chicago and simultaneously published in The Lancet.

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The Optimal Intensity of Extended-Duration Anticoagulation After Cancer-Associated VTE

NEJM Journal Watch - Cardiology

Low-intensity apixaban was not judged less effective than full-intensity apixaban and resulted in fewer clinically relevant bleeding events.

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Solbinsiran Significantly Reduces apoB in Mixed Dyslipidemia in Phase 2 Trial

HCPLive

At ACC.25, Robert S. Rosenson, MD, discusses the efficacy and safety of solbinsiran, an ANGPTL3 inhibitor, in a population with mixed dyslipidemia.

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ACC.25 Science Presents New Applications For AI in the Clinical Setting

American College of Cardiology

The latest science coming out of ACC.25, held March 29-31 in Chicago, IL, illuminated new approaches in how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to improve the efficiency of cardiovascular care, expand the reach into underserved communities and more.

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