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Chronic Ischemic cardiopathy

Changes in Coronary Collateral Function Post CTO Intervention

In the last few years, we have seen significant growth of chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous intervention,...

An Abbreviated Dual Antiplatelet Regimen Is Also Safe in Patients at High Risk for Bleeding Undergoing Complex Angioplasty

The MASTER DAPT study analyzed the results of an abbreviated (mean 34 days) vs. conventional dual antiplatelet...

Prognostic Value of Structural and Functional Microvascular Dysfunction in Patients with Nonobstructive Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) is a paramount factor involved in the development of anginal syndromes. Among patients...

Hand Function after Distal Radial Access: Is it Safe?

The benefit of the transradial approach in percutaneous interventions is well known. Its main limitation is radial...

FFR and IFR: Are We Talking About the Same Thing?

To evaluate borderline coronary lesions (a 40% to 70% obstruction), determining associated ischemia is paramount. For this...

Improved Ventricular Function Post Revascularization: Fewer Events across Subgroups?

According to the STITCH and STITCHES trials, in patients with coronary artery disease and deteriorated left ventricular...

Can the Use of Intra Arterial Vasodilators Prevent Radial Artery Occlusion?

The incidence of post procedure radial occlusion (RAO) ranges from 1% to 12 % according to some...

In Multivessel Disease, When Should Renal Impairment Be Considered?

Cardiovascular disease is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in patients with advanced chronic...