In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the long-term effects of different treatments for patients with myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary artery (MINOCA) disease. This study concluded that statins and ACE inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers provided long-term benefit to patients with MINOCA disease. Some background...
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Can using two inhibitors increase the risk of heart related events in diabetes patients?
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate if using both an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and a dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitor, alogliptin (Nesina) in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with recent acute coronary syndrome led to increased risk of cardiovascular events. This study concluded there was no increased risk of...
Read MoreCan statin intolerance increase the risk of heart problems?
In a nutshell The aim of this study was to assess the risk of recurrent myocardial infarction (MI), coronary heart disease (CHD) events and all-cause mortality in patients with statin intolerance. This study concluded that statin intolerance was associated with an increased risk for recurrent MI and CHD events but not all-cause mortality. Some...
Read MoreWhat are the long term effects of BVS stents?
In a nutshell The aim of this study was to examine the long term effects of BVS. This study concluded that the rate of device-related complications from BVS did not decline over time. Some background Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a non-surgical process that delivers a small structure called a stent to the coronary arteries...
Read MoreCan anxiety and depressive disorders be triggered by myocardial infarction?
In a nutshell The aim of this study was to examine the association between psychiatrist-diagnosed psychiatric disorders and cardiovascular prognosis. The study determined that the risk of anxiety and depressive disorders was increased in patients after acute myocardial infarction. Some background Acute myocardial infarction (MI) is more...
Read MoreCan diabetic status help in determining adverse events of acute coronary syndromes?
In a nutshell This study aimed to determine the timing of mortality and other non-fatal adverse events according to diabetic status and type of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). It was found that the type of ACS but not the diabetic status determines the timing of fatal and non-fatal adverse events. Some background Patients with diabetes mellitus...
Read MoreCan vitamin D levels affect mortality rates in heart attack survivors?
In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of vitamin D levels on mortality rates in patients who have survived a heart attack. The authors concluded that overly low or high levels of vitamin D significantly increased the risk of mortality in patients who have survived a heart attack. Some background When a coronary artery (the blood vessels...
Read MoreBleeding risk in patients with diabetes following PCI
In a nutshell This study looked at the risk of bleeding in patients with diabetes following a coronary intervention and treatment with dual anti-platelet therapy (DAPT). The authors concluded that patients with diabetes had a lower risk of bleeding while receiving DAPT compared to patients without diabetes. Some background Coronary artery disease...
Read MoreChest pain: The prognoses of small vessel disease and vasospastic disease
In a nutshell This paper examined the long-term prognoses of small vessel disease (when the walls of the small arteries in the heart are damaged) and vasospastic disease (contraction of blood vessel). Researchers concluded that both conditions significantly increased mortality risks and the risk of a heart attack. Some background A coronary...
Read MoreRecommendations for dual antiplatelet therapy
In a nutshell This paper by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association provides recommendation on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT). Some background Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is a treatment for coronary heart disease involving the use of two antiplatelet (blood thinning) drugs. This is usually given...
Read MorePredicting the need for a repeat procedure after PCI
In a nutshell This paper studied the need for a repeat procedure after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in elderly patients. The authors developed a model to predict the risk of a repeat procedure following a failed PCI. Some background Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a procedure done to improve blood supply to the heart. PCI...
Read MoreHeavy physical exertion, anger and emotional upset are risk factors for a heart attack
In a nutshell This paper studied whether heavy physical exertion and emotional upset or anger could trigger a heart attack. Authors reported that these factors were associated with an increased risk of a heart attack. Some background Heavy physical exertion can be a temporary strain on the heart. Anger or emotional upset can also increase blood...
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