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ISAR-LEFT MAIN 2: Everolimus-eluting stents versus Zotarolimus eluting stents in the treatment of the unprotected left coronary trunk.

Summary: Second-generation drug-eluting stents have shown better results than their predecessors. In this study we compare two...

AIDA STEMI MRI: Intracoronary versus intravenous abciximab in primary angioplasty. MRI analysis in AIDA study

Basics: Recent meta-analysis showed benefits of intracoronary abciximab administration compared with intravenous (A-EV). Although the AIDA study...

PILOT trial: Pilot study of two levels of hypothermia in comatose survivors after out-of-hospital cardiorespiratory arrest.

Hypothermia is neuroprotective, because it reduces brain oxygen consumption in 6%, suppresses chemical reactions associated to reperfusion,...

SWISS AMI: Stem cells infusion after primary angioplasty

The trial enrolled 200 patients post AMI treated with successful PCI, with LVEF ≤45% randomized to placebo,...

FAME 2: Cost-effectiveness of FFR-guided angioplasty in patients with stable angina

Introduction: FAME study 2, presented at the European Congress of Cardiology 2012, is a multicenter study that...

TRILOGY ACS. Prasugrel versus clopidogrel in patients with acute coronary syndromes with non – ST segment elevation treated clinically after angiographic evaluation

Insides : 40%-60% of patients with acute coronary syndrome with non ST elevation (ACS) are treated clinically....

PHS II Trial: Use of multivitamins in the prevention of cardiovascular disease in men.

Observational studies have shown contradicting results on the use of multivitamins. PHS II is the only randomized...

GAUSS trial: Antibodies for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia in patients with statin intolerance.

Statins are the most effective treatment to reduce LDL levels and cardiovascular risk, 10-20% of patients are...