HCPLive

MAY 14, 2024

Within one month of treatment, anti-VEGF therapy improves anatomic and visual outcomes among eyes with stage 3 and 4 proliferative sickle cell retinopathy.

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Outcomes 59

Med Page Today

MARCH 21, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- How patients with acute decompensated heart failure (HF) perceived the financial challenges of their healthcare played out in their health outcomes, despite receiving life-prolonging medications, a prospective study from China.

Heart Failure 110

Heart Failure Outcomes 110

Cardiology Update

MARCH 25, 2024

Left main coronary artery disease (CAD) and diabetes pose significant challenges in cardiovascular care, often leading to adverse outcomes. Preliminary evidence from trials focusing on patients with multivessel disease has hinted at diabetes as a potential modifier of treatment outcomes. Original article: Gaba P et al. Circulation.

Diabetes 102

Diabetes Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Outcomes Coronary Artery Disease 102

Cardiology Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This sub-study aimed to assess the frequency of both valvular (subclinical leaflet thrombus) and perivalvular (supravalvular, subvalvular, and sinus of Valsalva) thrombus and their potential association with various clinical outcomes. had thrombus at any aortic valve complex. Specifically, 14.2% had perivalvular thrombus.

TAVR 102

TAVR Aortic valve Outcomes Aortic 102

American Heart News - Stroke News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Research Highlights: Although giving blood thinners along with clot-busting medication may help in treating heart attacks, it did not improve 90-day outcomes in people with clot-caused strokes. Enrollment in a large clinical trial, which had been.

Heart Attack 126

Heart Attack Heart attacks Outcomes Stroke 126

Cardiology Update

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The NOTION trial, a pioneering study, sought to compare the long-term clinical and bioprosthesis outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis (AS) at lower surgical risk. Severe SVD was defined by specific criteria.

Aortic valve 105

Aortic valve Aortic Outcomes Thrombosis 105

Cardiology Update

JANUARY 28, 2024

In a recent study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers investigated the influence of varying degrees and extent of untreated chronic obstructive CAD on TAVR outcomes and longer-term results. The post Impact of untreated CAD on TAVR outcomes appeared first on Cardiology Update. Original article: Persits I et al.

TAVR 94

TAVR Aortic valve Outcomes Coronary Artery Disease 94

Open Heart

APRIL 30, 2024

Background This paper will focus on outcome reporting within percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) trials. A core outcome set (COS) is a standardised set of outcomes that are recommended to be reported in every clinical trial. Fewer primary outcomes were reported after the implementation of the COS, 2 compared with 2.3,

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Outcomes 52

HCPLive

DECEMBER 31, 2023

A systematic review and meta-analysis suggests the dual pathway-targeting faricimab provides some greater benefit in outcomes like CST at fewer injections and without compromise of safety to anti-VEGF monotherapies.

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Outcomes 108

Cardiology Update

MAY 14, 2024

Studies have consistently shown that procedural optimization guided by IVUS leads to better clinical outcomes compared to angiography-guided PCI alone. Additionally, recent trials suggest similar outcomes between OCT-guided PCI and IVUS-guided PCI. Patients were divided into two groups based on IVI usage. vs 6.7%; HR: 0.77; 95% CI: 0.61-0.97;

Myocardial Infarction 52

Myocardial Infarction Outcomes Ultrasound Research 52

Open Heart

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Objectives The clinical outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in patients with aortic stenosis (AS) and concomitant active cancer remain insufficiently explored. This study aimed to assess the midterm outcomes of TAVR in patients diagnosed with AS and active cancer.

Aortic valve 98

Aortic valve Cancer Aortic TAVR 98

HCPLive

MAY 7, 2024

These data highlight the elements known to impact patient-reported outcomes among those with psoriasis and successful clinician-reported outcomes following biologic use.

Outcomes 52

Outcomes 52

Med Page Today

DECEMBER 29, 2023

(MedPage Today) -- Breathing machines with adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV) did not improve survival or other clinical outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF) and reduced ejection fraction and sleep-disordered breathing, the phase III ADVENT.

Outcomes 115

Outcomes Heart Failure 115

American College of Cardiology

MARCH 18, 2024

What is the prevalence and what are the survival outcomes of patients with discordant high-gradient aortic stenosis (DHG-AS; defined as mean gradient [MG] ≥40 mm Hg and effective orifice area [EOA] >1.0

Outcomes 74

Outcomes Stenosis Aortic Article 74

HCPLive

JANUARY 26, 2024

Use of the electronic AKI alert system led to slight improvements in intervention rates and AKI diagnosis, although kidney function and patient-centered outcomes did not differ from patients receiving usual care.

Outcomes 105

Outcomes 105

HCPLive

MAY 8, 2024

An IMID diagnosis or use of immunomodulatory medications were not shown to be a significant risk factor of severe COVID-19 outcomes.

COVID-19 59

COVID-19 Outcomes Risk Factors 59

Journal of the American Heart Association

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

We assessed the association of cannabis use (number of days of cannabis use in the past 30 days) with self‐reported cardiovascular outcomes (coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, stroke, and a composite measure of all 3) in multivariable regression models, adjusting for tobacco use and other characteristics in adults 18 to 74 years old.

Myocardial Infarction 76

Myocardial Infarction Outcomes Heart Disease Risk Factors 76

HCPLive

MAY 7, 2024

Daniela Ferrara, MD, PhD described the key takeaways from the machine learning model's performance in predicting outcomes for various treatment durations of faricimab in DME.

Outcomes 52

Outcomes 52

Med Page Today

JANUARY 17, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Bone marrow-derived allogeneic stem cell therapy shortly after ischemic stroke did not improve outcomes at 90 days, a phase II/III randomized clinical trial known as TREASURE found. The rate of excellent outcomes -- a composite.

Outcomes 72

Outcomes Stroke Strokes 72

American College of Cardiology

APRIL 17, 2024

What is the risk of mortality and composite cardiomyopathy-related outcomes associated with predicted deleterious variants in cardiomyopathy-associated genes?

Cardiomyopathy 51

Cardiomyopathy Outcomes Article 51

HCPLive

JANUARY 18, 2024

In the CLEAR Outcomes trial, bempedoic acid was associated with a 20% reduction in relative risk for total cardiovascular events, with further analysis shining light on the effects of specific types of events.

Outcomes 96

Outcomes 96

Heart BMJ

MAY 10, 2024

This investigation aimed to explore the relationship between 24-hour BP patterns following ischaemic stroke and clinical outcomes. The primary outcome was a composite outcome of death and major disability at 3 months poststroke. Methods A cohort of 4069 patients who had an acute ischaemic stroke from 26 hospitals was examined.

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Outcomes Stroke Strokes 52

Med Page Today

APRIL 10, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- ATLANTA -- Fractional flow reserve (FFR)-guided complete revascularization in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and multivessel coronary artery disease did not result in better outcomes compared.

Coronary Artery Disease 64

Coronary Artery Disease Myocardial Infarction Outcomes STEMI 64

DAIC

APRIL 8, 2024

However, the TACT2 results did not reveal any difference in the composite primary outcome of death from any cause, heart attack, stroke, coronary revascularization or hospitalization for unstable angina among people who received weekly edetate disodium-based infusions compared with those who received a placebo.

Heart Attack 86

Heart Attack Heart attacks Outcomes Diabetes 86

HCPLive

JANUARY 12, 2024

Moderate-to-severe anemia decreased the likelihood of a favorable outcome after mechanical thrombectomy compared with no anemia.

Outcomes 98

Outcomes 98

American College of Cardiology

APRIL 4, 2024

What are the short-term outcomes for patients with native or surgically repaired right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) undergoing transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) with a self-expanding valve?

Pulmonary 55

Pulmonary Outcomes Article 55

DAIC

MARCH 26, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 03/26/2024 - 13:00 March 26, 2024 — Esperion announced the acceptance of three CLEAR ( C holesterol L owering via B e mpedoic acid, an A CL-Inhibiting R egimen ) Outcomes subgroup analyses as poster presentations at th e 2024 American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session ( ACC.24 24 ) in Atlanta, Georgia.

Outcomes 88

Outcomes Obesity Cardiovascular Disease Atherosclerosis 88

DAIC

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The research group of Susanne Wegener, professor at the University of Zurich (UZH) and senior leading physician at the Department of Neurology of the University Hospital Zurich (USZ), has now demonstrated that the outcome of stroke treatments depends on the collateral network.

Blood Clot 88

Blood Clot Stroke Strokes Outcomes 88

HeartRhythm

MAY 14, 2024

Literature illustrates an association between adverse outcomes and lower socioeconomic status (SES) in patients with critical cardiovascular presentations. Despite this, limited data exists on Complete Heart Block (CHB) outcomes in the context of SES.

Outcomes 40

Outcomes 40

HCPLive

MAY 8, 2024

Dolly Chang, MD, PhD, describes results from an exploratory analysis on the long-term impact of rapid fluid reduction on outcomes in DME.

Outcomes 52

Outcomes 52

American College of Cardiology

MARCH 15, 2024

A high social vulnerability index (SVI) score was associated with worse cardiovascular disease outcomes, including premature cardiovascular death, according to results from a scoping review published March 6 in JACC: Advances.

Outcomes 65

Outcomes Cardiovascular Disease Article 65

European Journal of Heart Failure

MARCH 7, 2024

Changes in right ventricular (RV) function and clinical outcomes after tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (T-TEER). We investigated association of RV function and its post-procedural changes with clinical outcomes in patients undergoing T-TEER.

Tricuspid 76

Tricuspid Outcomes Heart Failure Hospital 76

Open Heart

JANUARY 11, 2024

This study aimed to investigate the association between the use of GTN before percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ACS and clinical outcomes. Conclusions GTN use preceding PCI for ACS is associated with lower blood pressure and adverse clinical outcomes in elderly patients.

Blood Pressure 98

Blood Pressure Outcomes Myocardial Infarction Heart Failure 98

HeartRhythm

APRIL 8, 2024

There is insufficient data assessing the regional differences in catheter ablation outcomes for atrial fibrillation (AF) in the United States.

Atrial Fibrillation 75

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Outcomes Inpatient 75

Open Heart

MARCH 29, 2024

The primary outcome was 3-year mortality with secondary outcomes being readmission for (1) all-causes, (2) a MACE (Major Adverse Cardiovascular Event) composite endpoint and (3) acute coronary syndrome. Subsidiary outcomes included patient angina and breathlessness scores.

Coronary Artery Disease 52

Coronary Artery Disease Aortic valve Aortic Outcomes 52

NEJM Journal Watch - Cardiology

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Ten-year follow-up of an “all-comers” randomized trial demonstrates no difference in clinical outcomes between TAVR and SAVR.

Aortic valve 75

Aortic valve TAVR Outcomes Aortic 75

American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

What are the real-world, long-term clinical outcomes after HeartMate 3 (HM3) left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation for heart failure (HF)?

Outcomes 59

Outcomes Heart Failure Article 59