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.

Radial vs. femoral access during PCI: Real-world data show proof of a ‘sea change’ in cardiology
The use of radial access during PCI procedures is increasing throughout the United States, and new data presented at the SCAI's annual meeting suggest that could be beneficial for patients.
PAD patients face greater risk of death, complications after a heart attack
PAD and CLI patients who show signs of coronary heart disease may benefit from early treatment, according to a new study of nearly 4 million hospitalizations.
ChatGPT struggles to evaluate heart risk—but it could still help cardiologists
Relying on the AI-powered chatbot for heart assessments could be "dangerous," researchers warn, but the technology may still be helpful in certain situations.
Statin therapy may help HFpEF patients lower their risk of death, heart attack or stroke
All participants were free of ASCVD and had no history of statin use at the start of the study.
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New cardiac imaging strategy could reduce ICA, PCI rates
Radiologists with Massachusetts General Hospital found that the selective use of cardiac CT and AI-based CAD evaluations could make a significant impact on patient care.

Adding alirocumab to high-intensity statin therapy benefits older ACS patients

This new analysis of the ODYSSEY OUTCOMES trial includes data from more than 18,000 patients.

July 22, 2020

Unnecessary care: Levothyroxine ineffective for heart attack patients with subclinical hypothyroidism

The ThyrAMI-2 trial tracked 95 patients for 52 weeks of treatment.

July 22, 2020

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New antiplatelet drug could be a breakthrough for heart attack patients

The peptide-derived drug, M3mP6 HLPN, prevents blood clots without increasing the risk of bleeding.

July 16, 2020

New risk score predicts number of cardiovascular-related deaths throughout US

The risk score was found to be considerably accurate, providing results that matched the work of prior researchers.

July 15, 2020

Breast cancer 60% more fatal for heart attack survivors

The eye-opening study tracked more than 1,700 patients with early-stage breast cancer.

July 13, 2020

Meet the gut bacteria that reduces heart disease risk

Researchers have identified bacteria in the human gut that could reduce a person’s risk of heart disease.

July 8, 2020

Cardiologist saves fellow hiker’s life—and then saves it again

Corey Adams, MD, saved a fellow hiker's life—and the story didn't end there.

July 8, 2020

Preterm births associated with increased risk of ischemic heart disease for the mother

The study's authors tracked data from more than 2 million women.

June 29, 2020

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Acute Coronary Syndromes

Radial vs. femoral access during PCI: Real-world data show proof of a ‘sea change’ in cardiology

PAD patients face greater risk of death, complications after a heart attack

ChatGPT struggles to evaluate heart risk—but it could still help cardiologists

Statin therapy may help HFpEF patients lower their risk of death, heart attack or stroke

New cardiac imaging strategy could reduce ICA, PCI rates

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