
May 20th, 2022
Article
Long Term Use of Clopidogrel Monotherapy Associated With Lower Patient Risk Compared to Aspirin Monotherapy
Clinical Practice
Coronary
First study to compare safety and efficacy of clopidogrel and aspirin monotherapy beyond 12 months in high-risk PCI population

May 20th, 2022
Article
New Long-Term Data of Paclitaxel Devices Continues to Show No Increased Mortality Compared to Non-Drug Coated Devices
Clinical Practice
Structural and Valvular
Data extending through six years from the SAFE-PAD Study presented as late-breaking clinical research

May 19th, 2022
Article
First Intermediate to Long-Term Study of the Harmony Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve System Validates Safety and Efficacy
Clinical Practice
Congenital
New analysis of the largest Harmony TPV recipients cohort show echoes initial acute findings

May 19th, 2022
Article
NACMI: International COVID-19 Registry Finds Significant Increased Risk of In-Hospital Mortality for STEMI Patients with COVID-19 Compared to Pre-Pandemic
Coronary
COVID-19
New Analysis Shows Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Strategies Differ for Women and Men

May 19th, 2022
Article
Disrupt PAD III Trial Demonstrates Safety and Effectiveness of Intravascular Lithotripsy for Peripheral Artery Calcification
Clinical Practice
Peripheral
First multi-center, randomized controlled study provides the largest long-term evidence for the treatment of heavily calcified femoropopliteal lesions
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May 19th, 2022
Article
Novel Distal Radial Access for Cardiac Catheterization Shown as a Safe Strategy Compared to Conventional Radial Access
Coronary
30-day findings from the DIPRA study demonstrate distal radial artery access poses no increased hand dysfunction risk.

May 19th, 2022
Article
SCAI Issues Official Guidelines for the Management of Patent Foramen Ovale
Clinical Practice
Congenital
Publications
Structural and Valvular
Guideline represents the most comprehensive effort to date to synthesize and interpret the evidence supporting PFO closure in a wide variety of clinical s...

May 18th, 2022
Article
Racial Disparities Seen in Treatment for Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome and History of Cocaine Use
Clinical Practice
Coronary
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Nationwide study points to implicit bias in treatment of cardiovascular disease for non-Hispanic black patients and highlights need for equity.

May 18th, 2022
Article
Nationwide Study of 100 Milion Hospitalizations Finds Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Is Safe for Cardio-Oncology Patients
Clinical Practice
Coronary
Results Offer New Treatment Pathway for Underrepresented High-Risk Patient Population

May 18th, 2022
Article
New Study Finds Low-Income Patients at Higher Risk of Death After Heart Attack
Coronary
Findings underscores need to examine social factors that impact healthcare outcomes for most vulnerable