Impact of Routine Functional Testing on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Routine Stress Testing Does Not Reduce Heart Risk After Procedure
Routine functional testing at one year post-PCI did not improve clinical outcomes but led to a higher rate of invasive procedures.
Routine stress testing after heart procedures did not lower the risk of death or heart attacks, but it did lead to more invasive medical pro…
Pembrolizumab-induced myositis and cardiogenic shock may be reversible with early immunosuppression and circulatory support
Immune therapy for thymoma can cause severe heart and muscle damage
This case report and literature review describes a patient with stage IV thymoma who developed severe myositis and cardiogenic shock followi…
A new case report reveals how a specific cancer treatment can cause severe heart and muscle issues, requiring intensive life support.
Higher Triglyceride-glucose index increases MACE risk in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting
Higher Triglyceride-Glucose Index Linked to Risks After Heart Surgery
This meta-analysis of 5,978 patients found that a higher Triglyceride-glucose index (TyG) is associated with a 62.4% higher hazard of MACE p…
A higher triglyceride-glucose index is linked to a higher risk of major heart events and death in patients following heart bypass surgery.
Geographic and socioeconomic disparities limit access to mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation
Heart Devices and Transplants Are Out of Reach for Many
This narrative review with scoping methods examines the global landscape of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) and heart transplantation f…
A new review finds heart transplants and mechanical support are concentrated in wealthy regions, leaving many patients without access.
Functional Coronary Angiography Improves Clinical Outcomes in Multivessel STEMI Patients
Physiology guided heart procedures show lower risk of major events
Physiology-guided revascularization significantly reduces major adverse cardiac events and improves safety profiles compared to traditional …
A large international trial shows that using functional imaging to guide heart artery procedures may lower the risk of stroke and heart atta…
Acupuncture improves cardiac function and reduces MACE risk in patients after percutaneous coronary intervention
Acupuncture shows promise for heart function after coronary procedures
This meta-analysis of 759 patients suggests acupuncture may improve cardiac function and reduce major adverse cardiovascular events followin…
Acupuncture may improve heart function and walking distance for patients recovering from procedures to treat coronary artery disease.
Bayesian analysis of P2Y12 inhibitors identifies clinical uncertainties and equivalence in acute coronary syndromes
Trial Shows Prasugrel May Offer Benefits Over Clopidogrel for Heart Patients
This meta-analysis of 60,619 patients following percutaneous coronary intervention evaluates P2Y12 inhibitors using a Bayesian framework. Th…
A large analysis of over 60,000 patients suggests prasugrel may be more effective than clopidogrel for preventing major heart events after p…
Near-Styloid puncture improves first-attempt success and reduces access-site complications in coronary angiography
Near-Styloid Puncture May Improve Success in Heart Procedures
This randomized controlled trial of 380 patients undergoing coronary angiography found that near-styloid puncture significantly improved fir…
A new puncture location for heart procedures may improve success rates and reduce complications like bruising or artery blockage.
High-intensity statin adherence correlates with greater LDL-C reductions and improved plaque stability post-AMI
High-Intensity Statins Show Better Results for Heart Patients Following Heart Attack
This randomized controlled trial sub-study of 255 patients with acute myocardial infarction evaluated high-intensity statin therapy. Adheren…
Patients who strictly followed their high-intensity statin regimen after a heart attack showed significantly better improvements in heart he…
Clopidogrel monotherapy reduces bleeding risk to 2.1% versus 3.2% in patients with acute coronary syndromes
Trial shows clopidogrel alone reduces bleeding risk after heart procedures
This prespecified subgroup analysis of a randomized controlled trial involving 7758 patients with acute coronary syndromes found that clopid…
Patients with heart conditions may face fewer bleeding risks by switching to clopidogrel alone after a period of dual therapy.
Sirolimus-Eluting Balloon with Provisional Stenting for Small to Medium Coronary Arteries
Trial shows sirolimus-eluting balloon is comparable to standard stents
A randomized trial demonstrates that sirolimus-eluting balloon treatment is noninferior to systematic DES for target vessel failure in speci…
A new trial shows that a sirolimus-eluting balloon is as effective as standard stents for treating specific coronary artery blockages.
Evaluating Stepwise Dual Antiplatelet Therapy De-escalation in Patients Following Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty
Trial Shows Stepwise DAPT De-escalation for Coronary Heart Disease
A prespecified subgroup analysis of the REC-CAGEFREE II trial evaluates the safety of DAPT de-escalation in ACS patients undergoing DCB-only…
New data shows that switching to a simpler blood thinner regimen may be as safe as standard treatment for patients with coronary artery dise…
Questions about myocardial ischemia
Can a sirolimus-eluting iron bioresorbable scaffold treat coronary artery disease patients with myocardial ischemia?
A 2024 trial found that a sirolimus-eluting iron bioresorbable scaffold did not perform as well as standard metallic stents for treating coronary artery disease in patients with myocardial ischemia.
Full answer →Which stent type shows better results for patients with myocardial ischemia in the Chinese trial?
A 2024 Chinese trial found that everolimus-eluting stents resulted in less late lumen loss compared to a new iron bioresorbable scaffold in patients with myocardial ischemia.
Full answer →Does a sirolimus-eluting iron scaffold cause more late lumen loss than everolimus stents for myocardial ischemia?
Yes, the sirolimus-eluting iron scaffold (IBS) showed higher late lumen loss than the everolimus-eluting stent at 2 years in the IRONMAN-II trial.
Full answer →All myocardial ischemia Articles
- Impact of Routine Functional Testing on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
- Higher Triglyceride-glucose index increases MACE risk in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting
- Pembrolizumab-induced myositis and cardiogenic shock may be reversible with early immunosuppression and circulatory support
- Geographic and socioeconomic disparities limit access to mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation
- Acupuncture improves cardiac function and reduces MACE risk in patients after percutaneous coronary intervention
- Functional Coronary Angiography Improves Clinical Outcomes in Multivessel STEMI Patients
- Near-Styloid puncture improves first-attempt success and reduces access-site complications in coronary angiography
- High-intensity statin adherence correlates with greater LDL-C reductions and improved plaque stability post-AMI
- Bayesian analysis of P2Y12 inhibitors identifies clinical uncertainties and equivalence in acute coronary syndromes
- Clopidogrel monotherapy reduces bleeding risk to 2.1% versus 3.2% in patients with acute coronary syndromes
- Evaluating Stepwise Dual Antiplatelet Therapy De-escalation in Patients Following Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty
- Sirolimus-Eluting Balloon with Provisional Stenting for Small to Medium Coronary Arteries
- Impact of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Complexity on Ticagrelor or Prasugrel Monotherapy Efficacy
- Ticagrelor monotherapy following primary PCI for STEMI shows reduced non-access site bleeding
- GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce MACE (HR 0.69) and all-cause mortality (HR 0.67) in Type 2 Diabetes
- Ticagrelor monotherapy after primary PCI shows 3.1% MACCE versus 2.0% in DAPT group
- High-dose statin preloading increases TIMI flow grade 3 and reduces all-cause mortality in STEMI
- Impact of Early Aspirin Withdrawal on Myocardial Infarction in Patients After PCI
- Microaxial flow pump mortality benefit associated with early CICU discharge in STEMI-CS patients
- Speckle-tracking echo detects coronary artery disease with 77% sensitivity and 75% specificity
- Drug-coated balloons reduce major adverse cardiac events in select coronary bifurcation lesions
- Noninferiority of Ultra-thin Biodegradable Polymer Sirolimus Eluting Stents in Diabetic Patients
- Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise improves cardiopulmonary function and pathological remodeling in myocardial infarction patients
- Pressure optimization protocol improves reperfusion success and reduces postdilation in STEMI patients
- R.E.N.A.L., PADUA, and (MC)2 scoring systems correlate with increased complication risks in renal tumor ablation
- Pharmacist-led medication therapy management improves adherence and glycemic control in a patient with complex T2DM
- Eight traditional Chinese medicine injections combined with conventional medicine improve outcomes in post-AMI heart failure
- Traditional Chinese medicine integrated with cardiac rehabilitation addresses inflammation, autonomic dysfunction, and psychological disorders
- Ticagrelor and prasugrel show no statistically credible difference in 1-year MACE for ACS patients
- Multimodal framework using Lp(a), hs-CRP, and colchicine addresses residual risk in Chinese CAD patients
- Dual antiplatelet therapy reduces all-cause death but not MACE or myocardial infarction in MINOCA
- Adjunctive intracoronary thrombolysis reduces major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with STEMI
- Angiography-derived FFR meets noninferiority for revascularization rate in stable coronary artery disease
- EPA and DHA supplementation significantly lowers inflammatory markers in coronary artery disease patients
- Side branch drug-coated balloons may preserve lumen volume in coronary bifurcation lesions
- CPAP does not modify exercise-derived autonomic or chronotropic responses in nonsleepy patients with CAD and OSA
- Comprehensive care significantly reduces all-cause death from 8.2% to 4.7% in coronary artery disease
- Oral anticoagulant monotherapy significantly reduces major bleeding compared to combined therapy in stable coronary artery disease
- Beta-blocker therapy shows variable outcomes for myocardial infarction patients based on ejection fraction
- Inflammatory bowel disease is associated with increased risk of MACE and all-cause mortality
- Persistent microvascular obstruction predicts higher MACE and death risks following ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
- Intracoronary mesenchymal stem cell administration improves left ventricular ejection fraction following ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
- FFRangio is noninferior to pressure-wire measurements for intermediate coronary stenosis at 1 year
- SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists show similar MACE reduction in type 2 diabetes
- Behavioral and metabolic factors characterize a distinct premature atherosclerosis phenotype in Chinese patients
- Novel pharmacotherapies like resmetirom and GLP-1 receptor agonists offer potential concurrent hepatic and cardiovascular benefits
- Ticagrelor reduces mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events compared to clopidogrel in STEMI patients
- Percutaneous transcatheter closure using an Amplatzer Muscular VSD Occluder treats left ventricular pseudoaneurysm
- SK-121 digital health program improves disease knowledge and medication adherence after PCI
- Staged PCI reduces severe kidney injury risk after TAVR in aortic stenosis and CAD
- Extended DAPT with clopidogrel and aspirin reduces cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk
- Magnetocardiography identifies infarction features in MINOCA patients with normal ECG findings
- 21% hypertension prevalence in transgender adults: meta-analysis of cardiovascular morbidities
- Postoperative educational interventions significantly reduce anxiety and depression in patients following coronary artery bypass grafting
- Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Drug Coated Balloons Versus Drug Eluting Stents
- Patients with cardiovascular diseases show measurable prevalence of active cancer across multiple conditions
- Transvalvular microaxial flow pump plus PCI does not reduce infarct size in anterior STEMI
- Intravascular lithotripsy reduces mortality risk and MACE in calcified coronary lesions compared to rotational atherectomy
- Macrophage migration inhibitory factor serves as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for atrial fibrillation
- Genetic Polymorphisms of SIRT1 Gene and Susceptibility to Coronary Artery Disease
- Health literacy is moderately associated with improved self-care behaviors in patients with multiple chronic diseases
- Smartphone app intervention resulted in a -0.13 reduction in HbA1c for patients with diabetes after CABG
- Off-pump CABG reduces mortality risk and stroke risk in patients with left ventricular dysfunction
- In-hospital mortality rates for coronary artery disease patients following PCI remain within international benchmarks
- Cancer presence associated with OR 1.88 for early mortality following coronary artery bypass grafting
- Impella CP Reduces Escalation Need in STEMI Cardiogenic Shock
- Finerenone reduces mortality and heart failure risk (HR 0.644) in post-AMI patients
- Aortic valve opening status best predicts VA-ECMO weaning success in cardiogenic shock
- Real-time heart team decision making maintains noninferiority of 1-year MACCE in complex CAD
- Immune-stromal imbalance drives heart failure after myocardial infarction, systematic review finds
- Tocilizumab shows early anti-inflammatory effects but no significant clinical benefit in STEMI or NSTEMI
- Individualized six-phase antithrombotic strategy leads to left ventricular thrombus resolution and neurological recovery
- IVUS-guided PCI did not significantly reduce target-vessel failure compared to angiography-guided PCI
- IVUS-guided PCI shows no significant difference over angiography-guided PCI for primary outcomes
- Pre-transplant coronary artery disease increases all-cause mortality and post-transplant cardiovascular events in kidney recipients
- SGLT2 inhibitors provide robust prognostic benefits in heart failure with inconsistent results in post-myocardial infarction settings
- High-intensity interval aerobic exercise improves brachial FMD in coronary artery disease and heart failure
- Higher pan-immune-inflammation value linked to worse outcomes after PCI for ACS
- Current literature lacks research on myocardial infarction warning signs within transgender and gender diverse populations in the United States
- Palliative care consultation increases do-not-resuscitate orders and decreases healthcare utilization in cardiac arrest and cardiogenic shock patients
- Polygenic scores link to atherosclerosis and ischemic heart disease in Russian populations
- Colchicine reduces major adverse cardiovascular events in coronary artery disease without increasing serious adverse events
- Complete revascularization shows high probability of benefit for NSTEMI patients with multivessel disease
- Polymer-free and biodegradable-polymer drug-eluting stents show comparable outcomes in PCI
- Sirolimus and paclitaxel-coated balloons show similar outcomes for coronary in-stent restenosis
- Baduanjin exercise practice improves outcomes for patients with acute myocardial infarction undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention procedures
- Breast arterial calcification on mammography predicts higher cardiovascular event risk in women
- Placlitaxel drug-coated balloons reduce MACE and revascularization versus limus-eluting stents in bifurcation lesions
- Staged revascularization shows no significant difference versus immediate revascularization for major adverse cardiovascular events in STEMI and MVD patients
- Docetaxel chemotherapy is highly suspect for causing acute myocardial infarction in a low-risk triple-negative breast cancer patient
- Serum resistin levels rise progressively with worsening severity of coronary heart disease and acute myocardial infarction in this meta-analysis
- Mini review examines sudden cardiac death risks in marathon runners across different age groups
- Review of immunomodulatory strategies for myocardial infarction notes major translational gaps and undefined heart-immune axis
- Breast arterial calcification linked to increased cardiovascular mortality risk
- Pre-infection vaccination linked to lower cardiovascular and cerebrovascular event risks in SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals
- Network meta-analysis of oral Chinese patent medicines for myocardial infarction with heart failure
- Meta-analysis shows PCI before TAVR reduces revascularization but increases bleeding risk in severe aortic stenosis patients with coronary artery disease
- Guideline on cost-effectiveness of add-on ezetimibe for statin-intolerant acute coronary syndrome patients in Thailand
- Meta-analysis finds higher target-lesion revascularization with Magmaris scaffold vs. DES in ACS
- Inclisiran plus usual care improves LDL-C goal attainment after acute coronary syndrome
- Residual angina occurs in 42.2% of patients after anatomic complete revascularization for chronic coronary disease
- Meta-analysis finds systemic lupus erythematosus elevates coronary artery disease risk
- Prehospital unfractionated heparin bolus improved TIMI flow in STEMI without increasing bleeding risk
- Olezarsen showed no significant difference versus placebo in noncalcified plaque volume change over 12 months in adults with moderate hypertriglyceridemia
- Case report and review of literature on acute NSTEMI after fluorescein angiography in a 76-year-old woman
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of drug-coated balloons versus drug-eluting stents in coronary artery disease
- Narrative review explores strategic collaborations to expand interventional cardiology access in sub-Saharan Africa
- OCT guidance showed non-significant MACE reduction in true unprotected left main bifurcation disease compared to angiography
- Systematic review and meta-analysis compares jailed balloon versus jailed wire techniques for bifurcation PCI
- Active cancer associated with higher mortality in acute coronary syndromes, PCI may mitigate risk
- Meta-analysis shows no significant difference between immediate and staged revascularization for STEMI with multivessel disease
- FDA approves ticagrelor for multiple indications in cardiology and neurology
- Protocol for a randomized trial of Shenqi Yangxin Formula in stable coronary artery disease
- SGLT-2 inhibitors reduce heart failure hospitalization and stroke in patients with acute coronary syndrome
- Narrative review discusses iron-dependent ferroptosis in cardiac microvascular endothelial cells during myocardial ischemia-reperfusion
- Elective unloading with a microaxial flow pump showed no material difference in outcomes versus standard care in severe left ventricular dysfunction
- Individual patient data meta-analysis links myocardial injury categories to cardiovascular event risk
- Meta-analysis finds no significant difference in target-lesion failure between bioadaptor and DES at 1 year
- CABG versus PCI in high-risk coronary revascularisation patients shows mixed outcomes over 5 years
- Tailored antiplatelet strategy showed no benefit over standard dual therapy in high-risk PCI patients
- Systematic review finds CCTA underestimates SYNTAX scores versus invasive angiography in coronary artery disease
- Beta-blocker therapy in AMI patients with preserved ejection fraction shows comparable outcomes to non-use
- Cardiac rehabilitation reduces major adverse cardiac events and mortality in coronary artery disease patients after PCI
- Meta-analysis finds no mortality difference for PCI with surgical backup
- Family history, prior arrhythmia, and anterior infarct location independently raise risk of ventricular fibrillation in STEMI patients
- Meta-analysis finds intravascular imaging reduces MACE in older PCI patients
- MUSKARDIA shows protective trend in stable CAD with reduced eGFR
- Nurse-led peer support improved psychological status and quality of life in patients with acute myocardial infarction
- Reflexology hand massage reduces pain and anxiety after coronary angiography
- Transendocardial ProtheraCytes injections improved physical functioning and vitality in patients with recent large AMI and LV dysfunction
- Structured Exercise Training Improves LVEF and LDL-C in HFmrEF Patients After PCI
- Meta-analysis finds invasive therapy reduces MI and revascularization in elderly NSTEMI patients
- Meta-Analysis Identifies Risk Factors for Adverse Outcomes in MINOCA Patients
- Beta-blockers show no mortality benefit in MI patients with preserved ejection fraction
- Paclitaxel-coated balloons and sirolimus-eluting stents in noncomplex coronary bifurcation lesions
- Systematic side branch intervention compared to conservative strategy in coronary bifurcation lesions
- Systematic review of AI/ML methods in myocardial infarction biomarker prediction highlights validation gaps
- Systematic review and meta-analysis shows transitional care reduces readmission and MACE in PCI patients
- Five-year economic and quality of life outcomes favor PCI with zotarolimus stents over CABG in 3-vessel CAD
- Sirolimus-eluting iron bioresorbable scaffold shows higher late lumen loss than everolimus-eluting stents in coronary artery disease patients
- Intravascular imaging-guided PCI reduces adverse events compared to angiography-guided PCI in patients with complex coronary artery lesions
- Adjunctive Xuefu Zhuyu oral liquid lowers angina pain scores and nitroglycerin use in stable angina
- Narrative review examines coronary risk and vascular effects of bisphosphonates, denosumab, and romosozumab in osteoporosis
- Off-pump CABG showed similar wound complications but fewer transfusions and shorter stays versus on-pump CABG in 394 patients
- Immediate coronary angiography does not alter 30-day mortality in OHCA survivors without ST elevation
- Rescue PCI after failed fibrinolysis linked to worse outcomes in STEMI compared to scheduled angiography
- Poor R-wave progression and all-cause mortality in adults without coronary artery disease
- Epicardial adipose tissue volume normalized to heart volume associated with obstructive coronary artery disease
- Observational study reveals 'tug-of-war' contraction patterns in healthy and infarcted hearts
- Two-week time-restricted eating reduced neutrophil counts and systemic inflammation in patients with established coronary artery disease
- Post-PCI Angiographic Microcirculatory Resistance and 3-Year Cardiac Events in FAVOR III China
- Adding Bupropion or Varenicline to NRT After ACS Linked to Lower Mortality
- Point-of-care high-sensitivity troponin I shortens ED stays for possible acute coronary syndrome
- Lipoprotein(a) concentrations associate with coronary artery disease severity in single-center observational cohort of 238 adults
- Admission HbA1c and In-Stent Restenosis in CAD Patients After PCI
- Inflammatory indices associated with increased chronic kidney disease risk in coronary artery disease cohort
- Retrospective cohort finds inverse triglyceride relationship with mortality in left main coronary artery disease
- AI-Based Adjudication of MACE Events Shows High Agreement with Human CEC in MI Trial
- Polygenic risk score enrichment reduces sample size needs for coronary artery disease and inflammatory bowel disease trials
- Creatinine levels show J-shaped association with adverse events after PCI for myocardial infarction
- Review of fine-tuned AI model for coronary artery disease image analysis and report generation
- Review of Visual Standardized Quantification for LGE in Cardiomyopathy
- Prospective review of biomarkers and revascularization in 2251 patients with chronic coronary syndrome over 12.6 years
- AI coronary CT features correlate with flow reserve in coronary artery disease patients
- In STEMI patients, admission CK-MB and CPK elevation predicts adverse outcomes in a small cross-sectional study
- Intracoronary nicorandil improves TIMI flow and reduces AMR in STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI
- MICT and HIIT similarly improve heart function after acute myocardial infarction
- Remote i-CARE intervention improves self-care behaviors in coronary artery disease patients
- Review of ginsenoside CK shows potential antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory, and cardioprotective effects in cardiovascular disease models
- taVNS with ropivacaine block reduces chronic postsurgical pain after off-pump CABG in elderly patients
- Narrative mini-review discusses mechanisms driving coronary atherosclerosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
- Review Examines IL-32 Role in Cardiovascular Diseases and Atherosclerosis
- ALBI score predicts mortality risk in patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
- Narrative review summarizes evidence on exercise benefits for cardiovascular disease and mortality risk reduction
- Narrative review outlines practical framework for combined lipid and anti-inflammatory therapy in coronary atherosclerosis
- Narrative review covers cardiovascular conditions and cognitive decline without reported trial data
- Meta-analysis of 13 trials finds SGLT2 inhibitors reduce heart failure hospitalization in myocardial infarction
- Atorvastatin dose and PCI timing predict hypoperfusion in STEMI patients
- Beta-blockers show no benefit in preserved LVEF post-MI, but may help mildly reduced LVEF
- Bidirectional Mendelian randomization suggests inverse association between hypertension liability and gastric cancer risk
- Intrinsic capacity score predicts rehospitalization risk after PCI in CAD patients
- Narrative review on ultra-processed foods and cardiovascular disease mechanisms
- Prospective observational study identifies 2,504 potential drug-drug interactions among hospitalized patients with acute coronary syndrome
- Observational biobank study compares phenomic and social determinants for disease risk prediction
- Polygenic risk scores for coronary artery disease capture 10.8% to 33.1% of benchmark patients in early-onset CAD cohort
- Obesity-metabolic indices associated with heart failure in coronary artery disease patients
- Observational study links AI-detected proximal coronary calcium to higher MACE and mortality risk
- CABG linked to higher impaired cognition risk in older CAD patients with APO genotype variation
- CMR-guided management improves treatment satisfaction in patients with ANOCA
- Gastrointestinal complications in cardiac surgery patients are linked to high mortality and multiorgan failure
- Narrative review examines traditional Chinese medicine compounds for acute myocardial infarction without reported outcomes
- ASVmv reduces nocturnal hypoxemic burden in AMI patients with sleep-disordered breathing
- Stellate ganglion modulation alters ventricular arrhythmic vulnerability in myocardial infarction simulation models
- Predictive model for acute heart failure in STEMI patients after PCI shows high accuracy
- Cross-Sectional Study Shows Rising PPI Use in Chinese ACS and AF Patients at Discharge
- PCI Reduces MACE in Nonfrail Patients With CAD and Severe Aortic Stenosis Undergoing TAVR
- Residual global μQFR assessment associated with 3-year MACE risk in acute coronary syndrome patients
- Narrative review discusses calcium-modifying balloons for PCI in calcified coronary disease
- Mini-review examines coronary artery calcium scoring for risk stratification and plaque progression
- FFR-guided complete revascularization reduces unplanned revascularization in MI patients with multivessel CAD