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Transcatheter InterAtrial shunt device for the treatment of heart failure: Rationale and Design of the Pivotal Randomized Trial to REDUCE elevated left atrial pressure in patients with heart failure II (REDUCE LAP-HF II)
ConclusionsREDUCE LAP-HF II is designed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of the IASD device in patients with symptomatic HF with elevated LA pressure and LVEF≥40%.
Source: American Heart Journal - November 12, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Incidence and predictors of atrial fibrillation episodes as detected by implantable loop recorder in patients at risk From the LOOP study
ConclusionA considerable burden of previously unknown AF was detected when long-term monitoring was applied in at-risk patients. Biomarkers were associated with AF incidence and improved prediction of long AF episodes.
Source: American Heart Journal - October 21, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Lessons learned about stress and the heart after major earthquakes
Publication date: Available online 6 June 2019Source: American Heart JournalAuthor(s): Robert A. KlonerAbstractThere is evidence that certain stressors can trigger cardiovascular events. Several studies have now demonstrated an increase in major adverse cardiac events associated with natural disasters such as an earthquake. The purpose of this paper is to review the literature on earthquakes and cardiovascular events. Reports from 13 major quakes were reported. Earthquakes have been associated with a number of cardiac events including sudden cardiac death, fatal myocardial infarction (MI), myocardial infarction, stress car...
Source: American Heart Journal - June 6, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Blood Pressure Differences Between Home Monitoring and Daytime Ambulatory Values and their Reproducibility in Treated Hypertensive Stroke and TIA Patients
ConclusionsDaytime ambulatory systolic and diastolic blood pressure values were significantly lower than home monitored values at both time points. Differences between the two methods were not reproducible for individuals. Using the same threshold value for both out-of-office measurement methods may not be appropriate in patients with cerebrovascular disease.
Source: American Heart Journal - October 20, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

GlycA and hsCRP are independent and additive predictors of future cardiovascular events among patients undergoing angiography: The intermountain heart collaborative study
ConclusionIn this study, levels of GlycA and hsCRP were independent and additive markers of risk for MACE, death and HF hospitalization.
Source: American Heart Journal - July 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

GlycA and hsCRP are Independent and Additive Predictors of Future Cardiovascular Events Among Patients Undergoing Angiography: The Intermountain Heart Collaborative Study
Conclusion In this study, levels of GlycA and hsCRP were independent and additive markers of risk for MACE, death and HF hospitalization.
Source: American Heart Journal - April 6, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Prognostic value of viral eradication for major adverse cardiovascular events in hepatitis C cirrhotic patients
Conclusion In patients with compensated HCV-related cirrhosis, Asian ethnic origin, arterial hypertension, smoking and low serum albumin are independent predictive factors of cardiovascular events, while a sustained virological response is associated with a decreased rate of cardiovascular events.
Source: American Heart Journal - November 9, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Variation in practice patterns in device closure of atrial septal defects and patent ductus arteriosus: An analysis of data from the IMPACT ® Registry
Conclusion There is measurable variation in transcatheter closure of PDA and ASD. Further research is necessary to study whether this affects outcomes or resource utilization.
Source: American Heart Journal - November 3, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Apixaban following acute coronary syndromes in patients with prior stroke: Insights from the APPRAISE-2 trial
Conclusions Patients with prior stroke are at higher risk for recurrent cardiovascular events post-ACS and had a differential risk/benefit profile with oral anticoagulation.
Source: American Heart Journal - October 25, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Contemporary rates and correlates of statin use and adherence in nondiabetic adults with cardiovascular risk factors: The KP CHAMP study
Conclusions There remain opportunities for improving prevention in patients at risk for cardiovascular events. Our study identified certain patient subgroups that may benefit from interventions to enhance medication adherence, particularly by minimizing treatment gaps and discontinuation of statin therapy within the first year of treatment.
Source: American Heart Journal - September 28, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Contemporary rates and correlates of statin use and adherence in non-diabetic adults with cardiovascular risk factors: The KP CHAMP study
Conclusions There remain opportunities for improving prevention in patients at risk for cardiovascular events. Our study identified certain patient subgroups that may benefit from interventions to enhance medication adherence, particularly by minimizing treatment gaps and discontinuation of statin therapy within the first year of treatment.
Source: American Heart Journal - August 24, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Factors associated with non –vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in patients with new-onset atrial fibrillation: Results from the Outcomes Registry for Better Informed Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation II (ORBIT-AF II)
Conclusions In contemporary clinical practice, up to three-fourths of patients with new-onset AF are now initially treated with a NOAC for stroke prevention. Those selected for NOAC treatment had lower stroke and bleeding risk profiles, were more likely treated by cardiologists, and had higher socioeconomic status. Trial registration clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT01701817
Source: American Heart Journal - April 25, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Cangrelor reduces the risk of ischemic complications in patients with single-vessel and multi-vessel disease undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: Insights from the CHAMPION PHOENIX trial
Conclusion In the CHAMPION PHOENIX trial, MVD and SVD patients had similar ischemic outcomes at 48hours and 30days. Cangrelor consistently reduced ischemic complications in both SVD and MVD patients without a significant increase in GUSTO severe bleeding. Clinical perspectives What's known? Cangrelor is a novel, intravenous, potent, and rapidly acting P2Y12 inhibitor that has been demonstrated to reduce the rate of ischemic events at 48hours in patients who received PCI compared with clopidogrel. What's new? In contrast to prior studies, we found that in this modern cohort, patients with SVD and MVD had a similar risk of i...
Source: American Heart Journal - April 18, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Atrial fibrillation detected by continuous electrocardiographic monitoring using implantable loop recorder to prevent stroke in individuals at risk (the LOOP study): Rationale and design of a large randomized controlled trial
Conclusion The LOOP study will evaluate health benefits and cost-effectiveness of ILR as a screening tool for AF to prevent stroke in patients at risk. Secondary objectives include identification of risk factors for the development of AF and characterization of arrhythmias in the population. The trial holds the potential to influence the future of stroke prevention.
Source: American Heart Journal - March 14, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research