Acute Coronary Syndromes

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is most commonly caused by a heart attack (myocardial infarction) where blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked. This is usually caused by a blood clot from a ruptured coronary artery atherosclerotic plaque. Other causes include spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), which most commonly occurs in women. ACS is usually treated in a cath lab with angioplasty and the placement of a stent to prop the vessel open.

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Heart patients, stroke survivors may live longer if they stay active after hospital discharge

Some patients struggle to bounce back after being hospitalized, but too much sedentary behavior could cause their health to get even worse. The research teams behind two separate studies are highlighting the importance of staying active.

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Robotic PCI confirmed to be both safe and effective in new comprehensive analysis

Researchers reviewed years of data from two different Corindus systems, highlighting the consistently high clinical and technical success rates.

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FDA gives AI-powered blood test for obstructive CAD breakthrough device designation

The FDA clearly sees significant potential in a new multi-protein blood test from Prevencio. The company's goal is to gain full approval and get the test in the hands of emergency departments all over the United States.

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GE HealthCare debuts new wide-bore MRI scanner built with cardiology, oncology in mind

The new 1.5T MRI scanner includes a wide bore and key AI features designed to boost the patient experience.

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Gastric bypass surgery linked to lower heart attack risk than gastric sleeve

Both operations can help obese patients lose weight, researchers noted, but gastric bypass surgery "may be associated with greater cardiovascular benefits."

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High Lp(a) levels increase risk of repeat cardiovascular events—LDL drugs may help

Researchers evaluated data from more than 273,000 patients with a history of ASCVD, noting that higher Lp(a) levels are consistently linked to worse cardiovascular outcomes.

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Consistent cannabis use linked to multiple cardiovascular risks for heart failure patients

Cannabis use can be especially harmful for heart failure patients, according to new data presented at SCAI 2025.

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How radiotherapy protects the hearts of breast cancer patients

The study's authors reviewed CCTA imaging results taken before and after radiotherapy, evaluating each image for signs of coronary calcification and inflammation. 

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