AbstractBackground. It is reasonable to introduce a microaxial flow pump (Impella) before coronary angiography and left ventriculography (LVG) to prioritiz
CHICAGO — For adults at high or very high CVD risk, a monthly PCSK9 inhibitor added to maximally tolerated oral lipid-lowering therapy maintained LDL reductions…
(UPDATED) Low event rates and short TTRs with warfarin were notable, and questions persist as to which patients truly need OAC.
Readers disagree with a guest essay urging mandatory reporting of impaired drivers. Also: The power of plutocrats; a suicide in jail; jaywalking in New York.
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists have been shown to reduce mortality in patients after myocardial infarction with congestive heart failure. Whether routine use of spironolactone is beneficial…
Non late-breaking abstracts are available as of Monday, November 6, 5:00 am ET/ 4:00 am CT. Late-breaking abstracts and presentations are embargoed until the day…
Cardiogenic shock is a complex syndrome defined by systemic hypoperfusion and inadequate cardiac output arising from a wide array of underlying causes. Although the understanding…
At the Forefront of Cardiothoracic Surgery, AATS members have a proven record of distinction within the specialty and have made significant contributions…
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2024. Keith Churchwell, M.D., FAHA, American Heart Association volunteer president (2024-2025), is an associate clinical Professor of Medicine at Yale School…
Alessandro Sticchi provides his take on the OPTION Trial presented at AHA 2024 in Chicago.
Finn was born with a congenital heart defect, and has survived because of support of the American Heart Association. Students who participate in AHC can…
