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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AI model uses DNA to predict AFib, heart failure

Scientists were able to identify a total of 21 genes linked to cardiovascular conditions such as AFib and heart failure.

March 1, 2023
The World Health Organization has published a new guideline recommending against the use of artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and sucralose to lose weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases.

Popular artificial sweetener associated with greater risk of heart attack, stroke

The new study, led by a team of Cleveland Clinic specialists, was published in Nature Medicine. 

February 28, 2023
New research out of the Yale School of Public Health suggests that patients taking beta-blockers or antiplatelet medications may want to be extra careful in warmer weather.

Heart attack deaths down in US: ‘We’re making progress in the right direction’

The study, to be presented March 5 at ACC.23/WCC in New Orleans, examined outcomes data from 1999 to 2020. 

February 27, 2023

Daily marijuana use significantly increases risk of coronary artery disease

Monthly marijuana use, meanwhile, was not associated with a greater CAD risk. The full study is scheduled to be presented at ACC.23/WCC in New Orleans.

February 24, 2023
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New ACC/AHA/SCAI guidance highlights training requirements for interventional cardiologists

The document, which was designed to help guide both interventional cardiology trainees and program directors, was also endorsed by several other industry societies. 

February 22, 2023
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The evolution of care: 3 key takeaways from a new survey of cardiologists, health leaders and CVD patients

The report, developed by Abbott, examined everything from AI to social determinants of health. One key finding was that patients grade their overall satisfaction with a physician or hospital based on much more than the effectiveness of their treatment. 

February 21, 2023

How CAD, PCI affect TAVR outcomes among men and women

According to new research published in the American Journal of Cardiology, complex CAD appears to affect long-term TAVR outcomes much more for women than it does for men.   

February 14, 2023
Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest health network, recently announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Complete Care to acquire a majority of its long-term care facilities. 

High-risk patients ineligible for bypass surgery see ‘profound improvements’ after PCI

High-risk patients with complex CAD who are ineligible for CABG can still see substantial benefits from PCI.

February 13, 2023
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