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Coronary Artery Dissection in Women: Rare and Difficult to Manage

Courtesy of  Dr. Carlos Fava. Spontaneous Coronary artery dissection (SCAD) was first described in 1931 and, even though its...

Radioprotection: 6 essential articles to keep you updated

1) On Radiation Protection: Editorial comment by Dr. Ariel Durán I am pleased to witness the increased amount...

On Radiation Protection: Editorial comment by Dr. Ariel Durán

Courtesy of Dr. Ariel Durán. I am pleased to witness the increased amount of scientific papers in high...

Coronary Angioplasty Is a Valid Alternative for Left Main Coronary Artery Disease

Courtesy of Dr. Carlos Fava. Severe left main coronary artery (LMCA) lesions have a bad prognosis in coronary disease....

Burnout Syndrome among Cardiologists

For the first time, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) has carried out a survey on this phenomenon,...

Aspirin During Noncardiac Surgery: Only in Patients with Prior Angioplasty

A new analysis from the POISE-2 study suggests that aspirin should not be withheld prior to noncardiac...

iFR in Nonculprit Lesions: Measurement Timing May Change History

During primary angioplasty, it is not uncommon to see several other lesions in coronary arteries. Current guidelines...

Clopidogrel or Ticagrelor in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome Treated with New-Generation DES: CHANGE DAPT

Courtesy of Dr. Pablo Baglioni. This is a prospective observational study with a 1-year follow-up analyzing 2062 patients...