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Pretreatment with DAPT in Acute Coronary Syndrome: An Ongoing Debate?

In acute coronary syndrome (ACS) dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) has become a fundamental pillar after percutaneous coronary...

Another Blow for Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumo Counterpulsation? Randomized Study on Its Use in Chronic Heart Failure Progressing to Cardiogenic Shock

Cardiogenic shock (CS) remains a condition with extremely high mortality (around 50%). While most therapies for this...

iFR- vs. FFR-Guided Coronary Revascularization: 5-Year Clinical Outcomes

The assessment of coronary stenosis using coronary physiology has become a key tool in guiding revascularization. The...

FLAVOUR Trial Substudy: FFR or IVUS in the Assessment of Diabetic Patients

Patients with diabetes often present with more complex coronary artery disease compared to non-diabetic patients, with a...

ROLLER COASTR-EPIC22: Comparison of Plaque Modification Techniques in Severely Calcified Coronary Lesions

The presence of coronary calcium significantly limits the success of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), primarily due to...

Provisional Stenting vs. Two-Stent Technique in Non-Complex Left Main Disease: Three-Year Follow-Up of the EBC-Main Study

In left main coronary artery (LMCA) disease, for lesions of low to intermediate complexity according to the...

RODIN-CUT: Successive Cutting Balloon Technique in Calcified Lesions

Moderate or severe coronary calcification can be a marker of poor prognosis in coronary artery disease, as...

Acute Coronary Syndrome with Multivessel Disease: Best Revascularization Strategy

The gold standard treatment for acute coronary syndrome (ACS), especially acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is primary angioplasty...