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Statin Therapy and Cardiovascular Outcomes after Coronary Revascularization in the Elderly
In this issue of Atherosclerosis, Natsuaki et al[1] reported the effects of statin treatment on major adverse cardiovascular (CV) events [MACE: composite of CV death, myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke] in patients ≥80 years undergoing first coronary revascularization i.e. percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in the CREDO-Kyoto (Coronary REvascularization Demonstrating Outcome study in Kyoto) PCI/CABG registry cohort-2. Briefly, a total of 14834 patients were included in the present study (PCI: n = 12716 and isolated CABG: n = 2118) and were divided into 2 groups according...
Source: Atherosclerosis - December 11, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Niki Katsiki, Vasilios G. Athyros, Dimitri P. Mikhailidis Tags: Invited Commentary Source Type: research

Treatment patterns, risk factor control and functional capacity in patients with cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease in the cardiac rehabilitation setting
Conclusion Within a short period of 3–4 weeks, CR led to substantial improvements in key risk factors such as lipid profile, blood pressure, and physical fitness for all patients, even if CKD was present.
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - August 18, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Voller, H., Gitt, A., Jannowitz, C., Karoff, M., Karmann, B., Pittrow, D., Reibis, R., Hildemann, S. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

Abstract 201: Gemfibrozil In Combination With Statin Is Associated With Reduction In All Cause Mortality: A Retrospective Cohort Study Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusion: Combination of gemfibrozil with statin is associated with greater reduction in all cause mortality compared to statins alone.Keywords: gemfibrozil, mortality
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Aryal, S. R., Newman, W. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Characteristics, treatment and one-year outcomes of patients with acute coronary syndrome in a tertiary hospital in India.
CONCLUSIONS: ACS population was older than previously described in India. Evidence-based pharmacotherapy and interventions, and outcomes were comparable to the developed nations. PMID: 24814108 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Indian Heart J - March 1, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Isezuo S, Subban V, Krishnamoorthy J, Pandurangi UM, Janakiraman E, Kalidoss L, Sankardas MA Tags: Indian Heart J Source Type: research

Characteristics, management and 5 years outcomes of patients with high risk, stable multivessel coronary heart disease.
CONCLUSIONS: Our study showed that patients withadvanced multivessel coronary artery disease who are qualified forcomplete surgical revascularization benefit more than those who were not qualified for surgery and were treated withmedical therapy supplemented in selected cases with incomplete percutaneous revascularization in regard to several primary end points at 5-year follow-up. PMID: 24142754 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Polish Heart Journal - October 21, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kręcki R, Arazińska A, Peruga JZ, Plewka M, Kasprzak JD, Krzemińska-Pakuła M Tags: Kardiol Pol Source Type: research

Abstract 328: Coronary Artery Disease Performance Measures And Statin Use Between Patients With Recent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)and Patients With Recent Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): An Analysis From The NCDR(R). Poster Session III
Conclusion: Although overall compliance with CAD PMs between patients undergoing recent CABG compared to recent PCI is similar, only about one-fourth of patients in both groups met between 75-100% of eligible CAD PMs. Furthermore, distinct gaps were noted for specific PMs in the recent CABG group. Our study highlight areas for future quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving compliance in PMs in patients who have undergone recent revascularization.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bandeali, S. J., Gosch, K., Negi, S. I., Alam, M., Kayani, W. T., Wilson, J. M., Chan, P. S., Maddox, T. M., Virani, S. S. Tags: Poster Session III Source Type: research

Abstract 251: Risk Factors for Recurrence of Cardiovascular Events Following Acute Coronary Syndrome: Longitudinal Analysis from 2006-2011 Poster Session III
Conclusion: Following an ACS event, patients with pre-admission statin use or a prior CABG had decreased risk, while older patients or those with baseline comorbidities had increased risk of an adverse CV event occurring sooner. Ultimately, identifying high-risk ACS subgroups may facilitate tailored and more aggressive treatment to improve outcomes.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Reddy, V. S., Luthra, R., Xu, Y., Wilhelm, K., Power, T. P., Fisher, M. D., Cziraky, M. J. Tags: Poster Session III Source Type: research

Development and Validation of a Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Model in Patients With Established Coronary Artery Disease
In conclusion, in patients with established coronary artery disease, the risk of cardiovascular mortality during longer term follow-up can be adequately predicted using the clinical characteristics available at baseline. However, the prediction of nonfatal outcomes, both separately and combined with fatal outcomes, poses major challenges for clinicians and model developers.
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - April 3, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Linda Battes, Rogier Barendse, Ewout W. Steyerberg, Maarten L. Simoons, Jaap W. Deckers, Daan Nieboer, Michel Bertrand, Roberto Ferrari, Willem J. Remme, Kim Fox, Johanna J.M. Takkenberg, Eric Boersma, Isabella Kardys Tags: Coronary Artery Disease Source Type: research

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