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ECG in LMCA Stenosis

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Such a pattern is consistent with significant left main coronary artery stenosis. Angiography done after initial stabilization showed severe stenosis of distal left main coronary artery. Images in cardiology. ST segment elevation is noted in aVR. Clinical evaluation and X-Ray chest showed features of pulmonary edema.

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Impact of Diabetes on Outcomes in Left Main Coronary Revascularization: PCI vs. CABG

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Among the patients included, those with diabetes exhibited higher rates of adverse events, including death, spontaneous myocardial infarction (MI), and repeat revascularization. Patients were stratified based on diabetes status, and various outcome measures were assessed using Kaplan-Meier event rates and Cox model hazard ratios.

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Fractional flow reserve for guiding coronary intervention and functional SYNTAX score

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Coronary angiography gives a visual impression about the severity of the stenosis. But it need not imply the actual functional significance of the stenosis in terms of flow physiology. They had lower rates of mortality or myocardial infarction. myocardial infarction rate and 3.2% Normal FFR is 1.0

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Highlights of ACC 2024

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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) held its 73 rd annual scientific session and expo April 6-8, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. EMPACT-MI 1 ( NCT04509674 ) studied the effects of empagliflozin in patients who have experienced myocardial infarction (MI). Here is our curated list of the top sessions. vs. 6.2%) and stroke (2.9%

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