In a nutshell This study compared the long-term outcomes of different coronary angioplasty procedures in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). The authors found that staged CA was better at reducing the risk of complications compared to culprit CA. Some background CHD is caused by the narrowing of blood vessels that supply the heart...
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In a nutshell The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) in protecting the heart in patients with diabetes that have had a heart attack and who had stents placed. The main finding of the study was that ACEI reduced the risk of major adverse...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms in patients with myocardial infarction who are treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention. This study concluded that these patients had low rates of depression and anxiety symptoms following treatment, but these symptoms may increase after a...
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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...
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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...
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In a nutshell This paper studied risk factors in patients with and without acute coronary syndrome who are undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. The authors concluded that there were differences in risk factors between patients with or without acute coronary syndrome. Some background In cardiovascular disease, blood vessels are...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This paper studied the very long term outcomes of bare-metal stent implantation. Some background Bare-metal stents are mesh wire tubes placed in blood vessels to allow blood to flow smoothly. After implantation, complications may occur and require target-lesion revascularization. This means that the blood vessel is obstructed...
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In a nutshell This paper compared the long term and short term heart-related mortality rates in early versus late stent thrombosis. Some background A stent is placed in a blocked blood vessel to allow blood flow to be smooth. Stent thrombosis occurs when the stent causes blood to clot, blocking the vessel. It is thought that the time stent...
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In a nutshell The aim of this study was to determine whether the proportion of platelets and neutrophils can be used to predict long-term negative outcomes in patients who have had a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI, a procedure done to improve blood flow and prevent heart attacks). Some background Neutrophils are cells that are...
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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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In a nutshell This article analyzed data currently available regarding the outcomes using different types of stents to restore circulation through the coronary arteries following a heart attack. Researchers compared the use of bare-metal stents and drug-eluting stents (first and second generation). Some background Stenting is a procedure done as...
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