MAPSE Predicts Adverse Events in Acute Myocarditis; Lateral MAPSE Shows Superior Performance
Could a simple heart measurement predict serious risks in myocarditis patients?
In a cohort of 46 acute myocarditis patients, reduced MAPSE was linked to major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Lateral MAPSE had a hi…
A simple heart measurement called MAPSE predicts serious risks and death in patients with acute myocarditis, helping doctors identify those …
UC-MSC Infusions Safe in HFrEF, Improve RV Volumes, No LVEF Change
Could Stem Cells Offer New Hope for Heart Failure Patients?
The PRIME-HFrEF trial found that multi-dose UC-MSC infusions in HFrEF patients were safe, with no significant difference in SAEs between gro…
Heart failure patients receiving umbilical cord stem cells showed safer outcomes but no overall improvement in heart pumping ability.
Angiography-derived FFR reduces perioperative events in CABG for valve surgery patients
Could a New Heart Surgery Approach Save Lives for Patients with Valve Issues?
In a multicentre RCT with 793 patients, physiologically guided CABG using angiography-derived FFR significantly reduced the composite periop…
A new heart surgery approach using blood flow tests reduced serious complications by 5% for patients with both valve issues and blocked arte…
Early Aspirin Withdrawal Post-PCI Reduces Bleeding, No MI Increase with P2Y12 Monotherapy
Could Stopping Aspirin Early Help Heart Patients Avoid Bleeding Risks?
Meta-analysis shows early aspirin withdrawal (≤3 months) post-PCI with ticagrelor/prasugrel reduces bleeding (HR=0.55, 95% CI [0.42, 0.71]; …
Stopping aspirin within three months after a heart procedure reduces bleeding risk without increasing heart attack chances for many patients…
Inflammation Linked to Recurrence After AF-Related Stroke: Meta-Analysis
Could Inflammation Be the Key to Preventing Strokes After Atrial Fibrillation?
This meta-analysis of 10,080 patients reveals that elevated hsCRP is associated with recurrent MACEs in AF patients (aRR 1.14, 95% CI 1.04-1…
High inflammation levels in atrial fibrillation patients predict future strokes and heart events, suggesting that managing this hidden risk …
Microvascular Resistance Reserve Predicts CAD Outcomes: HR 0.75 per Unit Increase
Could Understanding Microvascular Resistance Save Lives in Heart Disease?
A meta-analysis (n=3,186) found that higher microvascular resistance reserve (MRR) is linked to reduced adverse cardiovascular events in CAD…
Higher levels of a new heart vessel measure lower your risk of heart attacks, while low levels more than double the danger of serious events…