While metoprolol was linked with limiting infarct size, two other beta-blockers—atenolol and propranolol—were not associated with such improvements.

The study tracked nearly 500 patients for more than two decades. 

Overall, researchers found, women were less likely to undergo coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention and mechanical circulatory support than men.

Ongoing studies related to seasonal influenza are suddenly getting more attention than before.

Recurrent coronary heart disease is also on the decline, according to a new analysis published in Circulation.

The designation covers patients with and without diabetes. 

The analysis was presented at ESC Congress 2020 and published in JACC: CardioOncology.

The AI algorithm was trained using photographs of more than 5,000 patients.