In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of ivabradine (Procoralan) in combination with beta-blockers in patients with stable angina. The data showed that the combination of ivabradine plus beta-blocker therapy effectively reduced heart rate, angina symptoms, and the use of short-acting nitrates from the first month of treatment...
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In a nutshell This study compared the treatment of stable ischemic heart disease (SIHD) with percutaneous coronary angioplasty (PCI) or with medication alone. It found that the risk of mortality was the same in both groups. Some background Coronary artery disease (CAD) is when the blood vessels in the heart become blocked and the heart muscle...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the use of ticagrelor (Brilique) to prevent blood clots in patients with cardiovascular disease. They found that ticagrelor was associated with improved patient survival and a lower risk of cardiovascular events. Some background Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a serious condition....
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In a nutshell This paper studied differences in men and women when they received optimal medical therapy plus a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). There were no significant differences in outcome whether patients received PCI or optimal medical therapy alone. Some background Optimal medical therapy refers to achieving good blood...
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In a nutshell This paper studied whether adding perindopril (Aceon) to beta-blocker therapy could improve outcomes for patients with coronary artery disease. This study found that adding perindopril to beta-blocker therapy improved outcomes in patients with stable coronary artery disease. Some background Coronary artery disease occurs when...
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In a nutshell This paper studied whether ranolazine (Ranexa) can improve blood flow in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Some background Angina (chest pain), usually occurs when there is not enough blood flow to the heart. Ranolazine has shown to reduce angina and ischemia (lack of blood flow to the heart). However, the...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether patients with aspirin intolerance could receive an alternative antiplatelet medication after coronary angioplasty with stenting. Some background Patients who undergo a stenting procedure to dilate the blood vessels leading to the heart (coronary arteries) need to take drugs that prevent blood clots...
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