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The weekly cardiovascular update from Kim Eagle, MD, MACC for ACC.org covering the hottest cardiovascular topics, from new clinical guidelines to practice-changing research and innovative quality initiatives and tools.
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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at an ACC Scientific Statement highlighting inflammation and its role in cardiovascular disease (CVD). He then explores left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) in patients with prior intracranial hemorrhage or ischemic stroke. Finally, Dr. Eagle discusses the recently released NEWTON-CABG CardioLink-5 trial on the use of evolocumab in the reduction of saphenous vein graft (SVG) disease rates. Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the value of oral semaglutide for weight loss. He then explores whether anticoagulants improve survival in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Finally, Dr. Eagle discusses the recent release of the ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway (ECDP) on tricuspid regurgitation (TR) evaluation and management. Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the net benefit of intensive blood pressure control between fewer cardiovascular and more adverse events. He then explores non-atherothrombotic myocardial infarction events and spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) in younger patients – something more commonly found among young women than young men. Finally, Dr. Eagle discusses whether clopidogrel is superior to aspirin for the prevention of major adverse cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View
Dr. Eagle continues in this week’s View to analyze some of the key clinical content presented at the ESC Congress recently held in Spain. Dr. Eagle examines the TARGET-FIRST trial in which P2Y12-inhibitor monotherapy was compared to dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). He then analyzes the results of the ODYSSEY-HCM trial which explored mavacamten versus placebo in patients with symptomatic nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Finally, Dr. Eagle discusses the ESSENCE-TIMI 73b study that looked at olezarsen and its potential for lowering triglycerides in moderate hypertriglyceridemia with elevated cardiovascular risk. Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at major trials presented at the recent ESC Congress in Spain. First, he discusses the MAPLE-HCM trial that investigates aficamten versus metoprolol monotherapy in patients with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). He then explores a set of important presentations on beta blocker therapy following myocardial infarction. Finally, Dr. Eagle talks about new research on the use of reconditioned pacemakers that shows promise for strengthening global cardiovascular health. Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle evaluates the potential value of self-service blood pressure (BP) kiosks and their potential to improve hypertensive health nationwide. He then discusses the FLAVOUR trial and its comparable outcomes with fractional flow reserve (FFR) and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guided treatment for intermediate coronary stenosis. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores how continuous positive airway pressure {CPAP} may improve cardiovascular outcomes in patients with high-risk obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the new ACC/AHA guideline for prevention, detection, evaluation and management of high blood pressure (BP). He then discusses new-onset right bundle branch block (RBBB) post-transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and its association with a high risk of permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI). Finally, Dr. Eagle explores gender-affirming hormone therapies and their effect on cardiac repolarization. Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at whether compression stockings reduce vasovagal syncope recurrence. He then discusses new concise clinical guidance that addresses the evaluation and management of pericarditis. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores early, safe cardiac rehabilitation for critically ill patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the SUMMIT trial and considers how body mass index (BMI) and central adiposity affect tirzepatide outcomes for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). He then discusses bicuspid aortic valves type 0 (BAV-0) and its association with better long-term prognosis in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing tricuspid aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Finally, Dr. Eagle examines long-term risk of infective endocarditis and why it is significantly higher for mitral valve (MV) replacement versus repair. Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the PREVENT model and its ability to predict ten-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk in diverse populations. He then discusses higher carbohydrate quality and fiber-rich foods and their links to better cardiac structure and function. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores increased use of radial access for percutaneous coronary intervention to achieve lower complication rates. Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at predictors of high-grade atrioventricular block (AV) after transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR). He then discusses the challenges and benefits of deep learning in automating cardiac imaging (IMG). Finally, Dr. Eagle explores higher survival benefits after the 2018 U.S. Heart Transplantation Allocation policy change. Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at whether ischemic preconditioning provides benefit in noncardiac surgery. He then discusses the benefits of the microaxial flow pump in STEMI-cardiogenic shock (CS) patients undergoing hemodynamic monitoring. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores starting direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) early after stroke, and whether it lowers the risk of future strokes and hemorrhage. Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at frailty status and increased risk of mortality in patients who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). He then discusses the timely treatment and delays in treatment of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) that are associated with worse outcomes. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores new insights on arterial events associated with heritable thoracic aortic disease and the relative risk in patients with pathogenic variants, as well as the prevalence, characteristics, and clinical outcomes of arterial aneurysms in Loeys-Dietz Syndrome. Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the lower risk of major adverse events in patients with left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) using the Watchman 2.4 device. He then discusses the impact of heart failure (HF) care in private equity hospitals in the United States. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores the long-term outcomes of patients with tricuspid regurgitation (TR) undergoing mitral valve-in-valve (MViV) replacement. Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at chronic marijuana smoking and THC-edible use and its impairment of endothelial function. He then discusses the cardiovascular (CV) and bleeding effects of aspirin versus clopidogrel in patients with acute coronary syndromes. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores the importance of addressing mental health symptoms in survivors of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) who experience shocks from an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the CATHEDRAL-HF Trial and its study of carvedilol’s effectiveness as a monotherapy in heart failure with improved ejection fraction (HFimpEF). He then discusses the use of modifiable lifestyle factors to lower the risk of cardiac conduction disease. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores the use of amiloride versus spironolactone for the treatment of resistant hypertension. Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks colchicine versus placebo in reducing major adverse cardiovascular (CV) events including CV death or myocardial infarction in patients with vascular disease. He then discusses insights from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)/American College of Cardiology (ACC) Transcatheter Valve Therapy (TVT) Registry in terms of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) versus warfarin after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Finally, Dr. Eagle explores the use of conduction system pacing (CSP) rather than biventricular pacing (BiVP) in achieving clinical and echocardiographic response. Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the results of the ORBITA-2 Trial and its use in stress echocardiography before PCI. He then discusses the proportion of patients achieving blood pressure (BP) control plateaus despite increasing medication prescriptions. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores the use of rapid initiation and titration in guideline-recommended medical therapy (GRMT) in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at Lp(a) levels and cardiovascular (CV) risk. He then discusses the potential value of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) in identifying high-risk and more vulnerable plaque in patients after non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Finally, Dr. Eagle explores pulsed field ablation versus cryoablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AFib). Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle examines weight management in pregnancy related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. He then considers how the addition of early ezetimibe to statin could reduce CVD after myocardial infarction (MI). Finally, Dr. Eagle explores the PARTNER-3 study results which compare transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) and the echocardiographic outcomes at five years. Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View
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