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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Women consistently experience longer delays in care, worse outcomes following a life-threatening heart attack

The new meta-analysis included data from 56 different studies, covering patients from 30 countries. 

Battle of the beta-blockers: Should doctors prescribe metoprolol or carvedilol after a heart attack?

Researchers explored data from more than 5,000 patients who were prescribed one of the two beta-blockers following an acute myocardial infarction. 

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Living an active lifestyle reduces chances of dying immediately after a heart attack

The study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, included data from more than 28,000 patients. 

Higher hospitalization rates for chest pain do not lead to better outcomes

Chest pain is one of the most common reasons adults in the United States visit the emergency department, leading to more than 7 million patient encounters each year.

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When perception is reality: Readmission rates higher among CVD patients who think they’ll be back

A new study in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes examines trends in readmission rates among CVD patients. 

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Smoking marijuana and tobacco linked to elevated levels of toxic chemicals

Smoking marijuana could be more harmful than many users realize, according to the new research. 

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Colchicine use proven beneficial for patients with coronary artery disease, according to new meta-analysis

Researchers explored data from more than 11,000 patients.

How telehealth can boost care for heart attack patients

The study, published in JAMA Cardiology, highlighted one way telehealth can provide value after patients have been discharged from the hospital. 

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