AHA 2012.

TRILOGY Trial: First large scale test evaluating platelet function in acute coronary syndromes.

TRILOGY ACS which was presented at the ESC 2012 is a randomized, double blind study that included...

UMPIRE Trial: the polypill proves effective in treating high risk patients.

A polypill is an interesting strategy for cardiac patients requiring multiple drugs. This trial involved 2138 patients...

OPERA Trial: Use of Omega 3 to prevent post-operative atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) prolongues post-operative central vascular surgery, increasing morbidity and costs. Though smaller, a few trials...

FORWARD Trial: Use of Omega 3 to prevent recurring atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a very prevalent arrhythmia and there is no known drug, device or ablation...

Monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of dislipidemia in patients on maximal dose statins.

Statins are first-line therapy for hypercholesterolemia. However, many patients are not able to achieve their goals despite...

DALCETRAPIB: Dalcetrabib for the treatment of ACS

High levels of HDL are known to exert a protective effect. In previous studies, dalcetrapib administration increased...

FREEDOM trial: CABG versus angioplasty treatment for diabetic patients with multivessel disease

The trial included 1,900 patients followed for at least 2 years, (mean 3.8 years), randomized 1:1 to...

TACT trial: Chelation Therapy for the Treatment of Coronary Disease.

In theory, also as for certain diseases caused by mineral deposits, Chelation treatment with EDTA (Ethylene Diamine...