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EuroPCR 2021 | A New Meta-Analysis Challenges the ISCHEMIA Trial

This paper suggests that patients with stable coronary artery disease who undergo elective coronary revascularization find a...

EuroPCR 2021 | CELEBRATE-02: Novel Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor for ST-Segment Elevation Infarction

Promising fast subcutaneous administration and a quick and potent antiplatelet effect, here comes a novel glycoprotein IIb/IIa...

EuroPCR 2021 | Ultrathin Struts Consolidate as Next DES Development

According to this recent meta-analysis of randomized studies, ultrathin strut devices are associated with lower rates of...

EuroPCR 2021 | FUTURE II: Bioresorbable Scaffolds Reloaded

A new sirolimus-eluting bioresorbable scaffold with far thinner struts resulted non inferior to the Xience as to...

Very Short Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Complex PCI

The 1-month outcomes of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) followed by clopidogrel monotherapy were comparable to 12-month DAPT...

ACC 2021 | HOST-EXAM: Clopidogrel vs ASA monotherapy post DAPT in PCI patients

Clopidogrel monotherapy after dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) was associated with reduced mortality, MI, stroke, and other events...

ACC 2021 | RAPID-TnT: Usefulness of High-Sensitivity Ultra-Fast Troponin T

Patients under evaluation for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) without clear ischemia signs in an electrocardiogram find no...

ACC 2021 | ADAPTABLE: Low Doses of Aspirin Are Equally Effective and Present Lower Bleeding Risk

Patients diagnosed with cardiovascular disease taking aspirin as secondary prevention can take lower doses and achieve the...