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Benefits of complete revascularization confirmed in older patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction

Credit: CC0 Public Domain The benefits of complete revascularization over culprit-only coronary artery revascularization were confirmed in older patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and multivessel disease over the

AI study identifies alternative treatment plans for heart failure patients

A labeled echo report image, as studied by AI created by the University of Dundee and Red Star AI. Credit: University of Dundee A team from the University’s School of

Trial finds coronary bioadaptor offers a significant reduction in adverse clinical events

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for narrowed arteries with a novel bioadaptor is at least as effective as a contemporary drug-eluting stent (DES) with regard to

Transcatheter valve repair better than medical therapy in patients with heart failure and mitral regurgitation: Study

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER) reduced cardiovascular death and heart failure (HF)-related hospitalizations with improved health status in patients with HF and moderate to severe functional

Trial investigates how to manage coronary artery disease in patients undergoing valve implantation

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Performing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) significantly improved outcomes in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) and severe aortic stenosis selected for transcatheter aortic valve implantation

Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair found non-inferior to surgery in patients with secondary mitral regurgitation

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain There was no difference in efficacy between transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) and surgery in patients with secondary mitral regurgitation (MR), according to late-breaking research presented in

Dedicated trial in women demonstrates the superiority of transcatheter vs. surgical aortic valve replacement

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) was superior to surgical aortic valve replacement for reducing death, stroke or rehospitalization in women with severe aortic stenosis, according to

Examining aspirin interruption or continuation in patients with coronary stents undergoing non-cardiac surgery

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Among patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery more than one year after coronary drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation, there was no difference with respect to ischemic outcomes or major

No advantage for ‘no-touch’ vein harvesting over conventional technique for coronary bypass, research finds

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain No-touch graft harvesting did not appear to be beneficial compared with the conventional technique for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), according to late-breaking research presented in

Trial reveals success of telemedicine-supported, village doctor–led approach to managing atrial fibrillation

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Telemedicine support to village doctors could hold the key to improving access to care for China’s rural elderly at risk for developing potentially life-threatening complications resulting