Acute Coronary Syndromes
Commentary
Is complete revascularization now compulsory? MULTISTARS-AMI and FIRE in context
We now have more data to support a complete revascularization strategy and even extending that to non-STEMI patients.
Latest News
SGLT2i safety in acute heart failure confirmed by new data
Dapagliflozin appeared to improve diuresis and natriuresis while reducing the administered diuretic dose.
Latest News
No benefit of anti-inflammatory strategy in acute myocarditis
Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist anakinra appeared safe but did not reduce complications of acute myocarditis in the ARAMIS trial.
Conference Coverage
Dietary nitrates reduce contrast-induced nephropathy in ACS
“Currently, aside from intravenous hydration, there is no proven treatment that reduces contrast-induced nephropathy. We feel that dietary...
Conference Coverage
Cardiac arrest centers no benefit in OHCA without STEMI
On the other hand, patients with MI “will benefit from going straight to a heart attack center and having an attempt at reopening the artery.”
Conference Coverage
FIRE a win for physiology-guided MI complete revascularization in older patients
"This is the first trial actually showing a benefit" from physiology-guided CR in older patients with acute MI that is similar to what the...
Conference Coverage
ECMO for shock in acute MI won’t help, may harm: ECLS-SHOCK
Risks for moderate or severe bleeding more than doubled and serious peripheral vascular complications almost tripled with addition of ECMO support...
Guidelines
AHA advocates normothermia for most comatose OHCA patients
“Many centers have already moved toward controlled normothermia for post-arrest patients, so we think this guidance will be welcomed by many.”
From the Journals
Could colchicine replace aspirin after PCI for ACS?
The findings “could be of particular interest for those patients at extremely high bleeding risk or who are truly intolerant to aspirin, a...
From the Journals
Pain 1 year after MI tied to all-cause mortality
For a long time, pain has been regarded as merely a symptom of disease rather than a "disease” in its own right.
From the Journals
Low-dose steroids may not increase cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis
A daily prednisolone dose of less than 5 mg was not associated with increased cardiovascular risk, whereas a dose of 5 mg or more doubled the risk...