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Oral anti-Xa anticoagulation after Trans-Aortic Valve Implantation for Aortic Stenosis: The randomized ATLANTIS trial
Conclusions ATLANTIS tests the superiority of an apixaban-based strategy versus the recommended standard of care strategy to reduce the risk of post-TAVR thromboembolic and bleeding complications in an all comer population.
Source: American Heart Journal - March 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Atrial Fibrillation Decision Support Tool: Population Perspective
Conclusions Availability of DOACs increases the proportion of patients for whom oral anticoagulation therapy is recommended in a real-world cohort of AF patients and increased projected QALYs by more than 1500 when all patients are receiving thromboprophylaxis as recommended by the AFDST compared with current treatment.
Source: American Heart Journal - August 23, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Association of Measured Platelet Reactivity with Changes in P2Y12 Receptor Inhibitor Therapy and Outcomes Following Myocardial Infarction: Insights into Routine Clinical Practice from the TRANSLATE-ACS Study
Conclusions Only one-third of PCI-treated MI patients with high on-clopidogrel platelet reactivity were switched to a more potent P2Y12 receptor inhibitor. Intensification of antiplatelet therapy was associated with lower risk of ischemic events at 1year among HPR patients.
Source: American Heart Journal - February 10, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Trial design: Rivaroxaban for the prevention of major cardiovascular events after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Rationale and design of the GALILEO study
Conclusions GALILEO will test the hypothesis that a rivaroxaban-based antithrombotic strategy reduces the risk of thromboembolic complications post-TAVR with an acceptable risk of bleeding compared with the currently recommended antiplatelet therapy–based strategy in subjects without need of chronic oral anticoagulation.
Source: American Heart Journal - November 25, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Trial design: Rivaroxaban for the prevention of major cardiovascular events post transcatheter aortic valve replacement: rationale and design of the GALILEO study
Conclusions GALILEO will test the hypothesis that a rivaroxaban-based antithrombotic strategy reduces the risk of thromboembolic complications post-TAVR with an acceptable risk of bleeding compared with the currently recommended antiplatelet therapy-based strategy in subjects without need of chronic oral anticoagulation.
Source: American Heart Journal - October 31, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Randomized evaluation of short-term dual antiplatelet therapy in patients with acute coronary syndrome treated with the COMBO dual therapy stent: rationale and design of the REDUCE trial
Publication date: Available online 29 April 2016 Source:American Heart Journal Author(s): C. Camaro, S.A.J. Damen, M.A. Brouwer, E. Kedhi, S.W. Lee, M. Verdoia, L. Barbieri, A. Rognoni, A.W.J. van t Hof, E. Ligtenberg, M.J. de Boer, H. Suryapranata, G. De Luca Background The optimal duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients treated with drug eluting stents (DES) is still under debate. Recent meta-analyses on≤6months versus 12months DAPT suggest that bleeding rates can be reduced, without a higher rate of thrombotic complications. In particular, the COMBO dual th...
Source: American Heart Journal - April 29, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Antithrombotic Strategy Variability In ATrial Fibrillation and Obstructive Coronary Disease Revascularized with PCI - Rationale and study design of the prospective observational multicenter AVIATOR 2 Registry
Publication date: Available online 21 September 2015 Source:American Heart Journal Author(s): Jaya Chandrasekhar, Ioannis Mastoris, Usman Baber, Samantha Sartori, Mikkel Schoos, Sameer Bansilal, George Dangas, Roxana Mehran Background In the era of novel anti-thrombotic therapy, the optimal treatment for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) or flutter undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is undetermined. Study Design The AVIATOR 2 study is a multicenter prospective observational registry that will enroll approximately 2500 patients with non-valvular AF or flutter undergoing PCI star...
Source: American Heart Journal - September 21, 2015 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Novel oral anticoagulants and reversal agents: Considerations for clinical development
This article reflects the views of the authors and should not be construed to represent FDA's views or policies.
Source: American Heart Journal - April 8, 2015 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Novel Oral Anticoagulants (NOAC) and Reversal Agents: Considerations for Clinical Development
This article reflects the views of the authors and should not be construed to represent FDA’s views or policies.
Source: American Heart Journal - April 3, 2015 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Off-hour admission and outcomes for patients with acute myocardial infarction undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions
Conclusions Patients who were admitted during off-hours did not have higher mortality or readmission rates as compared with ones admitted during regular hours at an academic medical center.
Source: American Heart Journal - December 9, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Platelet function monitoring in elderly patients on prasugrel after stenting for an acute coronary syndrome: Design of the randomized antarctic study
Conclusion ANTARCTIC is a nationwide, prospective, open-label study testing a strategy of platelet function monitoring with dose and drug adjustment to reduce ischemic and bleeding complications in elderly ACS patients undergoing coronary stenting.
Source: American Heart Journal - October 31, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Clinical outcomes of hybrid coronary revascularization versus coronary artery bypass surgery in patients with diabetes mellitus
Background: Hybrid coronary revascularization (HCR) involves minimally invasive left internal mammary artery to left anterior descending coronary artery grafting combined with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of non–left anterior descending vessels. The safety and efficacy of HCR among diabetic patients are unknown.Methods: Patients with diabetes were included who underwent HCR at a US academic center between October 2003 and September 2013. These patients were matched 1:5 to similar patients treated with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using a propensity score (PS)-matching algorithm. Conditional logistic...
Source: American Heart Journal - July 14, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ralf E. Harskamp, Patrick F. Walker, John H. Alexander, Ying Xian, Henry A. Liberman, Robbert J. de Winter, Thomas A. Vassiliades, Eric D. Peterson, John D. Puskas, Michael E. Halkos Tags: Diabetes and Metabolism Source Type: research

Addressing barriers to optimal oral anticoagulation use and persistence among patients with atrial fibrillation: Proceedings, Washington, DC, December 3-4, 2012
Approximately half of patients with atrial fibrillation and with risk factors for stroke are not treated with oral anticoagulation (OAC), whether it be with vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) or novel OACs (NOACs); and of those treated, many discontinue treatment. Leaders from academia, government, industry, and professional societies convened in Washington, DC, on December 3-4, 2012, to identify barriers to optimal OAC use and adherence and to generate potential solutions. Participants identified a broad range of barriers, including knowledge gaps about stroke risk and the relative risks and benefits of anticoagulant therapies;...
Source: American Heart Journal - April 25, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Paul L. Hess, Michael J. Mirro, Hans-Christoph Diener, John W. Eikelboom, Sana M. Al-Khatib, Elaine M. Hylek, Hayden B. Bosworth, Bernard J. Gersh, Daniel E. Singer, Greg Flaker, Jessica L. Mega, Eric D. Peterson, John S. Rumsfeld, Benjamin A. Steinberg, Tags: Results of Expert Meetings Source Type: research