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Major Cause of Myocardial Injury by COVID-19

The most common cause of myocardial necrosis in patient undergoing COVID-19 infection is microthrombi. These microthrombi resulted...

AAS vs Warfarin in Low Risk TAVR

We are still discussing the adequate antithrombotic scheme after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Additionally, we are...

Medical Therapy Optimization Achieved Prior Clinical Trial

12 weeks prior the ORBITA randomization, medical therapy optimization of all antianginal medication was achieved.   Most importantly, optimization...

Net Clinical Benefit of Long-Term Ticagrelor

Ticagrelor reduces ischemic risk in patients with a history of acute myocardial infarction, but it increases the...

Regression of High-Risk Plaque with Lifestyle Changes

Diet and lifestyle intervention in addition to optimal medical therapy can slow down plaque building and even...

Might Alcohol Consumption Reduce Stroke?

A J shaped curve illustrating the link between alcohol consumption and ischemic stroke has been reported, suggesting...

Reducing Chronic Inflammation in Atherosclerosis with an Old Drug

Inflammation plays a crucial role in atherosclerosis progression. Recently, the COLCOT study has shown the benefits of...

Ticagrelor: Yet Another Pleiotropic Effect?

Studies in animals have shown ticagrelor offers better myocardial protection against reperfusion injury after ST elevation MI...