Do you take a dose of baby aspirin once a day? Are you doing this under doctor’s orders or just because you heard it prevented heart attack or stroke? There is growing evidence against taking a low-dose aspirin daily for preventing cardiovascular events. But many well-intentioned people still take daily aspirin. A 2019 report by Harvard...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if de-escalation (reducing the intensity) of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with clopidogrel (Plavix) might be better than ticagrelor (Brilique)-based antiplatelet therapy in stabilized patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI; heart attack) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The data...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated if yoga-based cardiac rehabilitation leads to reduced heart-related risk factors in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to standard care. The data showed that the addition of yoga to standard care showed overall improvements in the cardiac health and quality of life of these patients. Some...
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In a nutshell This study compared Cre8 EVO (amphilimus-eluting) stents to Resolute Onyx (zotarolimus-eluting) stents in patients with diabetes and CAD undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The authors concluded that Cre8 EVO stents were similar or better than Resolute Onyx stents in these patients. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study looked at long-term treatment with ticagrelor (Brilique) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). It found that compared to patients treated with placebo, those treated with ticagrelor were less likely to have a major cardiovascular event (MACE). Some...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the use of colchicine (Colcrys) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). It found that colchicine reduced the risk of heart attack and stroke in these patients. Some background CAD is a condition affecting the blood vessels in the heart. It leads to narrow or blocked blood vessels. It can...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the use of high-dose statin treatment before percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). It found that patients who received high-dose statin treatment before PCI were less likely to have a major cardiovascular event (MACE) defined as a heart attack or stroke in the next...
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In a nutshell This study compared the Mediterranean diet (MD) with the low-fat diet (LFD) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). It found that after 3 months the MD was associated with higher omega-3 levels than the LFD. Some background Cholesterol is the name commonly used for the fats in the blood. Cholesterol can block the...
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In a nutshell This study looked at how beta-blockers affected patients following a heart attack. It found that patients using a low dose of beta-blockers had better outcomes one year later. Some background Following a heart attack, there are several treatment options available to improve outcomes. One treatment is beta-blockers (BBs), which prevent...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated whether antiplatelet therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) should be given personalized for each patient. It found that guided therapy resulted in a reduction in the overall risk of heart attack, stroke, and death compared to standard therapy. Some background Percutaneous coronary...
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In a nutshell This study looked at which antiplatelet drug is better in patients who had percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It found that patients who had maintenance treatment with clopidogrel (Plavix) were less likely to suffer from a heart attack, bleeding, stroke, or death over the following 24 months compared to those...
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In a nutshell This study compared two heart interventions for people with coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes (T2D). It found that coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) led to better long-term outcomes than placing a stent in these patients. Some background Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a condition in which the arteries which supply blood to...
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