Sep 16, 2014

The Particulars: Many studies have compared transcatheter aortic-valve replacement (TAVR) and surgical aortic valve replacement in high-risk patients. However, few studies have assessed how these valv...

Sep 16, 2014

The Particulars: Use of embolic protection during transcatheter aortic-valve implantation (TAVI) involves placing a proximal embolic filter in the brachiocephalic artery and a distal embolic filter in...

Sep 16, 2014

The Particulars: Data are lacking on whether in-stent restenosis (ISR) from a drug-eluting stent (DES) is best treated with another DES or a drug-eluting balloon. Data Breakdown: Spanish researcher...

Sep 16, 2014

The Particulars: Left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) is often measured during PCI. However, the correlation between LVEDP and systolic function has not been well defined. Data Breakdown...

Sep 16, 2014

The Particulars: Previous research indicates that worsening renal function (WRF) occurs often during hospitalizations for acute heart failure (AHF). WRF has also been associated with poor outcomes. Li...

Sep 16, 2014

The Particulars: Healthcare reform calls for patients to be more engaged in their care in order to improve outcomes. However, few hospital systems develop processes of care with direct patient input. ...

Sep 16, 2014

The Particulars: Little is known aboutpatient attitudes and knowledge about ICDs at the end of life among individuals with heart failure (HF). Research is also lacking on how well these patients can p...

Sep 16, 2014

The Particulars: Few studies have explored the impact of iron deficiency and interleukin 6 (IL-6) levels on outcomes in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH). Data Breakdown: A study of patient...

Sep 05, 2014

In collaboration with the American Board of Internal Medicine’s Choosing Wisely campaign, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) has issued a list of five specific, evid...

Sep 04, 2014

New research is being presented at TCT 2014, the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics annual meeting, from September 13 to 17, in Washington, DC.   Meeting Highlights Managing In-St...

Sep 04, 2014

New research is being presented at HFSA 2014, the 18th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Heart Failure Society of America, from September 14 to 17 in Las Vegas.   Meeting Highlights Iron ...

Sep 04, 2014

New research is being presented at ASNC 2014, the 19th Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, from September 18 to 21 in Boston. Meeting Highlights MPI-Related...

Sep 03, 2014

The Particulars: Few studies have explored the impact of adding renal denervation (RD) as an adjunct to pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and resistant hypertens...

Sep 03, 2014

The Particulars: The direct flow medical (DFM) transcatheter aortic valve can be retrieved and repositioned before permanent implantation to enhance control during implantation. Previous research indi...

Sep 03, 2014

The Particulars: Treatment decisions for most patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) are based on visual interpretation of a coronary angiogram. This subjective interpre...

Aug 22, 2014

Research suggests that atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder, but the global burden of AF has not been estimated until recently. The World Health Organization (WHO) assesse...

Aug 22, 2014

Over time, the frequency of myocardial infarction (MI) in the United States has been declining overall as improvements have been made with regard to medical therapy for coronary artery disease. Althou...

Aug 22, 2014

According to recent estimates, just less than 3% of Americans have moderate-to-severe valvular heart disease (VHD), a condition that increases in prevalence with age. The disease affects between 4% an...

Aug 21, 2014

Research is being presented at ESC 2014, the European Society of Cardiology's 2014 Congress, from August 30 to September 3 in Barcelona, Spain.   Meeting Highlights Fractional Flo...

Aug 13, 2014

Meet Jim—the character in this Rewind the Future video—he is a man whose life flashes right before his very eyes, unhealthy habits and all. The choices you teach your child today become the habit...