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Reducing the Need for Invasive Coronary Angiography Before TAVR

Among those undergoing evaluation for transcatheter aortic valve replacement, coronary CT angiography and CT-derived fractional flow reserve demonstrated good diagnostic performance, potentially preventing invasive coronary angiography for many patients.

Rivaroxaban Monotherapy for Atrial Fibrillation in Coronary Artery Disease Patients

For patients with atrial fibrillation and stable coronary artery disease, rivaroxaban monotherapy was superior to dual therapy for preventing thrombotic and bleeding events and was associated with a lower mortality.

The Value of Stress Testing in Patients with Known Coronary Artery Disease

A comparison of adenosine stress singe photon emission CT, PET, and MRI in stable patients with known coronary artery disease (CAD) showed PET to be more sensitive for detecting invasive fractional flow reserve-identified ischemic lesions. However, the sensitivity was disappointing; thus, patients with known CAD and new symptoms should be referred directly to invasive coronary angiography.

Anticoagulation Therapy in Octogenarians with Atrial Fibrillation

In patients age 80 years and older with atrial fibrillation who were not considered for oral anticoagulants because of serious comorbidities, one-quarter of the recommended daily dose of edoxaban was superior to placebo for preventing thromboembolic events.

Cardiology Groups Standardize COVID-19 Diagnosis, Treatment Definitions

Guide provides clinicians with uniform information on symptom recognition, risk factors, testing, and more.

What Is This Tachycardia?

How would one interpret the tachycardia in the ECG? Is the rhythm ventricular tachycardia or some form of supraventricular tachycardia? How should one proceed?

Fish Consumption, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Cardiovascular Disease

Is there enough scientific evidence to suggest there are associations between fish consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease, or of mortality, among people who consume fish compared to those who do not consume fish?

First-Line Therapy for Hypertension

When comparing angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) to treat hypertension, researchers observed no difference in major cardiovascular events — but a better safety profile for ARBs.

Neurologic, Cardiovascular Conditions Most Common Diagnostic Errors in ED Claims

In an analysis of 326 closed claims from 2014-2019, researchers found 31% involved either the neurologic or vascular systems. Most diagnostic errors involved one of three issues: Ordering of diagnostic tests (53%), consult management (33%), or ongoing assessment (32%).

Value of Optimal Medical Therapy After Revascularization

Patients with three-vessel or left main coronary artery disease randomized to coronary bypass surgery vs. percutaneous therapy on optimal medical therapy at five years with three or four of the recommended drugs recorded a lower 10-year all-cause mortality rate vs. those on ≤ 2 drugs.