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Trade-offs With Invasive Strategy in Older Patients With ACS: Meta-analysis
When encountering elderly ACS patients, clinical judgement is important given the risks of bleeding, says Arnold Seto.
FDA Warns of Issue with Impella Blood Pump Controllers
There have been three deaths and no serious injuries tied to a problem affecting detection of the pumps, according to Abiomed.
CMS Issues Proposed Coverage Decision for Renal Denervation
If finalized, this will help ease uptake of the procedure, which has been held back by reimbursement issues.
Novel Calcium Score Accounting for Density and Location Ups MACE Prediction
The CAC-DAD score will need to be externally validated in lower risk patients before it can be used clinically, several experts say.
A Mitral Milestone: Clinical Progress of the TRIA Mitral Valve at One Year
Isaac George discusses the one-year clinical results of the novel polymeric leaflet TRIA valve for patients undergoing surgical mitral valve replacement.
Stress Testing Picks Up ‘Novel Risk Patterns’ in Stable CAD Patients: ISCHEMIA
Patients with abnormal findings had worse outcomes down the road. Still unknown is exactly how to modify that risk.
No Clear Risk of Dementia After TIA: Framingham Heart Study
It may be that patients have better control of cerebrovascular risk factors after the event, protecting against future impairment.
On Record: Addressing Diversity and Representation in Valve Disease
Wayne Batchelor and Sammy Elmariah say the progress is slow but ongoing and awareness is key.
Solid, Early Surgical Results With Polymer Mitral Valve
A true test of durability will take many more years, but if the valve holds up, it’s “potentially a game changer,” say surgeons.