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Changes in Decision-Making Based on OCT

The use of intravascular imaging such as intravascular ultrasound or optical coherence tomography (OCT) both for decision...

Trans-Stent Gradient as a Predictor of Adverse Events at Followup

Stenting a coronary lesion should not present a drop in pressure when measuring the treated segment with...

Safety of Atherectomy in Femoropopliteal Disease

Peripheral artery disease hinders patient quality of life extensively. In advanced stages, such as critical lower limbs...

Long-Term Mortality in Non-Obstructive Lesions in the Left Main Coronary Artery

Left main coronary artery (LMCA) intervention with significant lesions on both coronary angiography and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS),...

Edge-to-Edge Repair Reduces Hospitalization and Mortality Rates in Secondary Mitral Valve Regurgitation?

Severe secondary mitral valve regurgitation is associated to hospitalization and mortality.  The COAPT study has shown the superiority...

BEST-CLI: Revascularization of Critical Lower Limb Ischemia, a Pragmatic Study

Critical lower limb ischemia (CLLI) is associated with a major deterioration in quality of life and a...

Sex Differences According to Thrombus Burden in STEMI Patients

Many studies have shown there is higher mortality and complications among women after acute myocardial infarction (AMI)...

Coronary Artery Dissection and Cardiogenic Shock: How Do They Evolve?

Spontaneous coronary artery dissections (SCD) are more frequent in women and account for about 25% of all...