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CANTOS: Anti-inflammatory Drug Canakinumab Seems to Reduce CV Events

This human monoclonal antibody that specifically targets inflammatory cells seems to reduce cardiovascular events when associated with...

Are 7 Fr Dedicated Transradial Introducers Safe?

Courtesy of Dr. Carlos Fava. The transradial approach has been proven beneficial for quite some time now, but certain...

When to Indicate Statin Therapy

The use of non-invasive imaging can identify or rule out subclinical atheromatosis and help reduce the number...

Beta-Blockers for Revascularized Patients: To Prescribe or Not?

This study examines predictors and outcomes associated with the prescription of beta-blockers at discharge after a successful...

Metoprolol before primary PCI doesn’t reduce infarction size

Original Title: Early Intravenous Beta-Blockers in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction before Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Reference:...

SPRINT: lower blood pressure targets for many hypertensive

Original Title: A randomized trial of intensive versus standard blood-pressure control. Presenter: Wright JR Jr. A systolic blood-pressure target...

JUPITER Subanalysis: Reduction of LDL Determines Clinical Impact of Rosuvastatin Therapy

Original Title: Cholesterol treatment targets and clinical outcomes: a JUPITER trial update. Presenter: Paul Ridker. The lower the LDL...

IVUS plaque regression with high doses of statins

Original title: Effect of high-intensity statin therapy on atherosclerosis in non-infarct-related coronary arteries (IBIS-4): a serial intravascular ultrasonography...