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Validation of risk scores for ischaemic stroke in atrial fibrillation across the spectrum of kidney function
Conclusion  In the most clinically relevant stages of CKD, predictive performance of the majority of risk scores was poor, increasing the risk of misclassification and thus of over- or undertreatment. The Modified CHADS2 score performed good and consistently across all kidney function strata, and should therefore be preferred for risk estimation in AF patients.
Source: European Heart Journal - March 26, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Bedtime hypertension treatment improves cardiovascular risk reduction: the Hygia Chronotherapy Trial
ConclusionRoutine ingestion by hypertensive patients of ≥1 prescribed BP-lowering medications at bedtime, as opposed to upon waking, results in improved ABP control (significantly enhanced decrease in asleep BP and increased sleep-time relative BP decline, i.e. BP dipping) and, most importantly, markedly diminished occurrence of major CVD events.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov, number NCT00741585. 
Source: European Heart Journal - October 22, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Comparative efficacy of coronary artery bypass surgery vs. percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with diabetes and multivessel coronary artery disease with or without chronic kidney disease
Conclusions Compared to PCI, the effects of CABG on long-term risks for MACCE observed in the FREEDOM trial are preserved among patients with mild to moderate CKD.
Source: European Heart Journal - December 29, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Baber, U., Farkouh, M. E., Arbel, Y., Muntner, P., Dangas, G., Mack, M. J., Hamza, T. H., Mehran, R., Fuster, V. Tags: Clinical trial update Source Type: research

Mortality following a cardiovascular or renal event in patients with type 2 diabetes in the ALTITUDE trial
Conclusion The majority of deaths occurred in patients who did not experience a non-fatal CV or renal event, although the risk of death was higher following an event. Our findings illustrate continuing opportunities to reduce morbidity and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Source: European Heart Journal - September 21, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jhund, P. S., McMurray, J. J. V., Chaturvedi, N., Brunel, P., Desai, A. S., Finn, P. V., Haffner, S. M., Solomon, S. D., Weinrauch, L. A., Claggett, B. L., Pfeffer, M. A. Tags: Prevention and epidemiology Source Type: research

Peripheral arterial disease and critical limb ischaemia: still poor outcomes and lack of guideline adherence
Conclusion Regardless of recent advances in PAD treatment, current outcomes remain poor especially in CLI. Despite overwhelming evidence for reduction of limb loss by revascularization, CLI patients still received significantly less angiographies and revascularizations.
Source: European Heart Journal - April 14, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Reinecke, H., Unrath, M., Freisinger, E., Bunzemeier, H., Meyborg, M., Luders, F., Gebauer, K., Roeder, N., Berger, K., Malyar, N. M. Tags: Peripheral artery disease Source Type: research

Prognosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation patients by European cardiologists: One Year Follow-up of the EURObservational Research Programme-Atrial Fibrillation General Registry Pilot Phase (EORP-AF Pilot registry)
Conclusion In this 1-year follow-up analysis of the EORP-AF pilot general registry, we provide data on the first contemporary registry focused on management practices among European cardiologists, conducted since the publication of the new ESC guidelines. Overall OAC use remains high, although persistence with therapy may be problematic. Nonetheless, continued OAC use was more common than in prior reports. Despite the high prescription of OAC, 1-year mortality and morbidity remain high in AF patients, particularly from heart failure and hospitalizations.
Source: European Heart Journal - December 14, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lip, G. Y. H., Laroche, C., Ioachim, P. M., Rasmussen, L. H., Vitali-Serdoz, L., Petrescu, L., Darabantiu, D., Crijns, H. J. G. M., Kirchhof, P., Vardas, P., Tavazzi, L., Maggioni, A. P., Boriani, G. Tags: Fast Track ESC Clinical Trial and Registry Update Source Type: research

Prognostic models for stable coronary artery disease based on electronic health record cohort of 102 023 patients
Conclusion These validated prognostic models could be used in clinical practice to support risk stratification as recommended in clinical guidelines.
Source: European Heart Journal - April 1, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rapsomaniki, E., Shah, A., Perel, P., Denaxas, S., George, J., Nicholas, O., Udumyan, R., Feder, G. S., Hingorani, A. D., Timmis, A., Smeeth, L., Hemingway, H. Tags: Coronary artery disease Source Type: research

EHRA Practical Guide on the use of new oral anticoagulants in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation: executive summary
New oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are an alternative for vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) to prevent stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF). Both physicians and patients will have to learn how to use these drugs effectively and safely in specific clinical situations. This text is an executive summary of a practical guide that the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) has assembled to help physicians in the use of the different NOACs. The full text is being published in EP Europace. Practical answers have been formulated for 15 concrete clinical scenarios: (i) practical start-up and follow-up scheme for ...
Source: European Heart Journal - July 14, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Heidbuchel, H., Verhamme, P., Alings, M., Antz, M., Hacke, W., Oldgren, J., Sinnaeve, P., Camm, A. J., Kirchhof, P. Tags: SPECIAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Effect of statin therapy on cardiovascular and renal outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion Statin therapy reduces the risk of major cardiovascular events in patients with chronic kidney disease including those receiving dialysis.
Source: European Heart Journal - June 21, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hou, W., Lv, J., Perkovic, V., Yang, L., Zhao, N., Jardine, M. J., Cass, A., Zhang, H., Wang, H. Tags: Prevention and epidemiology Source Type: research