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STEACS and the Use of Bivalirudin vs. Heparin: In Search of BRIGHT-4 Outcomes

Various studies and registries have previously shown the impact of post-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) complications on the...

TAVR and Atrial Fibrillation: What Anticoagulants Should We Use?

The prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in TAVR patients ranges from 15 to 30%, depending on series....

Ultrathin vs Thin-Strut Stents in PCI Patients at High Bleeding Risk

Several in vivo studies have shown that ultrathin stents present lower thrombogenic risk vs. thin-strut stents, which...

Should We Withdraw Anticoagulation Before TAVR?

Approximately one-third of patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) have atrial fibrillation and are on oral...

ESC 2024 | SCOFF Trial: Fasting or No Fasting before Cardiac Catheterization Procedures

Millions of people undergo either diagnostic or therapeutic coronary procedures that require sedation. The aim of this...

ESC 2024 | POPular PAUSE TAVI: Continuation vs. Discontinuation of Oral Anticoagulant Therapy During TAVI

Due to their advanced age and comorbidities, many patients with severe aortic stenosis scheduled for transcatheter aortic...

ESC 2024 | QUADRO Trial: Efficacy and Safety of the First Quadruple Therapy Single Pill in Resistant Hypertension Patients

Researchers conducted an international, randomized, parallel-group study with a superiority design over a 16-week period. The doses...

ESC 2024 | AßYSS: Discontinuation of Beta-Blocker Treatment After One Year in Uncomplicated MI

Researchers presented a non-inferiority study conducted at 49 centers in France, with a randomized cohort of stable post-acute...