In a nutshell This study investigated if monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) is associated with increased risk of heart failure in coronary artery disease. They found that high MLR was associated with heart failure markers and can predict the likelihood of hospitalization for heart failure. Some background Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a...
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These new goals are based on a significant number of research studies but especially the SPRINT study. This was a large investigation with more than 9000 patients over the age of 50 whose blood pressure measured higher than 130 mm Hg. Participants also had at least one of these risk facts: 1) “Presence of clinical or subclinical cardiovascular...
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In a nutshell This study compared the safety of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stents (DESs) to coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with left main coronary artery disease (LMCAD). It determined that PCI and CABG were equally safe, mortality-wise. However, PCI was associated with more non-fatal heart attacks,...
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In a nutshell This study examined the link between physical activity and mortality in patients with stable coronary heart disease (CHD). It was determined that increasing physical activity lowered mortality. Some background Increasing the duration and intensity of exercise decreases mortality in all people. At least 150 minutes of...
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In a nutshell This study compared the safety and effectiveness of ridaforolimus-eluting stents (RESs) to zotarolimus-eluting stents (ZESs). It was determined that RESs were as safe and effective as ZES. Some background Percutaneous coronary intervention (or angioplasty) is a non-surgical procedure where narrow or blocked arteries are widened or...
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In a nutshell This study examined people aged 85 years or older that were treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) after a heart attack. It was determined that PCI is relatively safe in these patients. Some background PCI is an urgent non-surgical procedure that is used to treat heart attacks. A heart attack, or myocardial...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to compare the outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting and percutaneous coronary intervention with drug eluting stents in patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome. This study concluded that non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome patients treated with coronary artery bypass grafting had better...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate if there was a link between gender and readmission rates after acute myocardial infarction. This study concluded that women, and in particular younger women, had a higher risk of readmission after acute myocardial infarction. Some background Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is more commonly...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effect of dietary fats on cardiovascular disease. This study concluded that lowering the intake of saturated fats and replacing them with unsaturated fats lowered the incidence of cardiovascular disease. Some background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a term used to encompass a broad...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to compare the effectivness of coronary artery bypass grafting surgery and percutaneous coronary intervention with drug eluting stent in patients with left main coronary disease. This study concluded there were no differences in effectiveness at 3–5 years after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery or...
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A-B-C – the beginning of the alphabet, a song by the Jackson 5 or the acronym that anyone who took CPR (coronary pulmonary resuscitation) before 2010 learned means Airway, Breathing, Chest Compression. I just learned that this CPR acronym is out-of-date. Before 2010 I learned Airways – Tilt the victim’s head and lift his chin to open the...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of everolimus (Afinitor) eluting bioresorbable stents and everolimus eluting metallic stents in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. This study concluded that there was there was no difference in effectiveness between the two stent types in patients undergoing percutaneous...
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