Greater Frailty Means More Complications, Higher Mortality After PCI
Clinicians should assess frailty more formally before PCI, so the knowledge can help guide discussions with patients, say experts.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Roughly Half of Patients Don’t Have Symptoms Prior to a First MI
The findings from a contemporary US cohort point to the need for better ways to identify and treat those who are at risk.
Most PCIs in US Now Done With Radial Access
Trends point to more and more PCIs being performed via the wrist, but the US still trails behind other countries.
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.