This last year, new data in pharmacology gave way to changes in practices and new hypotheses, when not simply further justified the already existing evidence. In this new editorial section, we share the most relevant of last year’s works to keep you up to speed on the main topics in the field. The Most Relevant...
The Most Relevant of 2021 In Coronary Disease
This last year, new data in coronary disease gave way to changes in practices and new hypotheses, when not simply further justified the already existing evidence. In this new editorial section, we share the most relevant of last year’s works to keep you up to speed on the main topics in the field. The Most...
The most read scientific papers of September in interventional cardiology
01- ESC 2021 | Updated European Society of Cardiology Guidelines for the Management of Valvular Heart Disease Early intervention in asymptomatic valvular heart disease, age recommendations to decide between TAVR and surgery for aortic stenosis, and a push in favor of transcatheter repair in secondary mitral regurgitation are some of the new modifications to the European...
One Year of Successful Carotid Artery Stenting with the CGuard Device
This registry of daily clinical practice suggests that this specifically designed double-mesh carotid stent is safe and associated with a minimal and acceptable occurrence of neurological events up to 12 months of follow-up. This double-mesh stent has already been tested, and its short- and long-term efficacy has been proven. However, more recent data have challenged the...
SOLACI-CACI 2021 | Cardiovascular Disease Management and Cath Lab During the COVID-19 Pandemic
✔️ Watch again the session on Cardiovascular Disease Management and Cath Lab During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the SOLACI-CACI 2021 Congress. 👨🏫 Program: 04:55 – Thromboembolic Complications in COVID – José Ceresetto 27:59 – Global Registry of Acute Myocardial Infarction of Primary PCI in COVID Era – Giuseppe De Luca 53:36 – Infectious Disease Care in...
The Most Read Articles in August in Interventional Cardiology
01- Best Revascularization Strategy in Patients with Left Ventricular Deterioration Multivessel disease associated to ventricular function deterioration is challenging in terms of risk, when choosing a revascularization strategy. Read also HERE 02- SOLACI Renewed Authorities During the SOLACI-CACI 2021 Congress After a massive event attended by thousands of people, the Latin American Society of Interventional Cardiology renewed its authorities for...
Non-Culprit Vessel Angioplasty in the Elderly: Choosing the Right Cases Is Important
This large analysis found no benefit at a 1-year follow-up to angioplasty of non-culprit vessels in elderly patients admitted with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. The COMPLETE study was presented at the European Society of Cardiology 2019 Congress (and simultaneously published in NEJM) with evidence that seemed to leave no doubt regarding this issue. However, new...
FLOWER-MI Sub-Studies Coming Out Generate More Questions about FFR
The FLOWER-MI (presented simultaneously at ACC 2021 and NEJM) hit FFR hard. Its outcomes showed that STEMI patients presenting other non-culprit lesions did not benefit from FFR guided revascularization vs PCI. As it happens with most large studies with unexpected results in the general population, the sub-studies that follow select better samples and, as a...
ESC 2021 | GREENNESS: Surprising New Protective Factor against Cardiovascular Disease
What Is “Greenness”? This factor—which generally refers to the proximity to vegetation, as measured by satellite pictures—could serve as a new protection against cardiovascular disease. During five years (the total research time), this study compared individuals who lived in the lowest tercile of “greenness” with those who lived in the highest tercile (i.e., those who...
ESC 2021 | COVERT-MI: Colchicine Attempts to Reduce Infarct Size
Colchicine does not offer protection against myocardial injury in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction when administered during reperfusion and in the following five days, according to the randomized study COVERT-MI. It could even generate signs of damage with 3x the amount of thrombi in the ventricle. The results presented at the European Society of Cardiology 2021...