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Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol reduction and statin intensity in myocardial infarction patients and major adverse outcomes: a Swedish nationwide cohort study
Conclusions  Larger early LDL-C reduction and more intensive statin therapy after MI were associated with a reduced hazard of all CV outcomes and all-cause mortality. This supports clinical trial data suggesting that earlier lowering of LDL-C after an MI confers the greatest benefit.
Source: European Heart Journal - December 24, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Effect of alirocumab on major adverse cardiovascular events according to renal function in patients with a recent acute coronary syndrome: prespecified analysis from the ODYSSEY OUTCOMES randomized clinical trial
ConclusionsIn patients with recent ACS, alirocumab was associated with fewer cardiovascular events and deaths across the range of renal function studied, with larger relative risk reductions in those with eGFR  >  60 mL/min/1.73 m2.
Source: European Heart Journal - August 21, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Improved outcomes in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction during the last 20  years are related to implementation of evidence-based treatments: experiences from the SWEDEHEART registry 1995–2014
ConclusionGradual implementation of new and established evidence-based treatments in STEMI patients during the last 20  years has been associated with prolonged survival and lower risk of recurrent ischaemic events, although a plateauing is seen since around 2008.
Source: European Heart Journal - August 29, 2017 Category: Cardiology 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

Statin therapy and long-term adverse limb outcomes in patients with peripheral artery disease: insights from the REACH registry
Conclusion Among patients with PAD in the REACH registry, statin use was associated with an ~18% lower rate of adverse limb outcomes, including worsening symptoms, peripheral revascularization, and ischaemic amputations. These findings suggest that statin therapy not only reduces the risk of adverse cardiovascular events, but also favourably affects limb prognosis in patients with PAD.
Source: European Heart Journal - November 1, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kumbhani, D. J., Steg, P. G., Cannon, C. P., Eagle, K. A., Smith, S. C., Goto, S., Ohman, E. M., Elbez, Y., Sritara, P., Baumgartner, I., Banerjee, S., Creager, M. A., Bhatt, D. L., on Behalf of the REACH Registry Investigators Tags: Vascular medicine Source Type: research