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Prognostic impact of supraventricular premature complexes in community-based health checkups: The Ibaraki Prefectural Health Study
Conclusion The presence of SVPCs in 12-lead electrocardiograms was a strong predictor of AF development, and associated with increased risk of CVD in general population.
Source: European Heart Journal - January 17, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Murakoshi, N., Xu, D., Sairenchi, T., Igarashi, M., Irie, F., Tomizawa, T., Tada, H., Sekiguchi, Y., Yamagishi, K., Iso, H., Yamaguchi, I., Ota, H., Aonuma, K. Tags: Arrhythmia/electrophysiology Source Type: research

Cardiovascular risk in post-myocardial infarction patients: nationwide real world data demonstrate the importance of a long-term perspective
Conclusions Risk of cardiovascular events appeared high beyond the first year post-MI, indicating a need for prolonged surveillance, particularly in patients with additional risk factors.
Source: European Heart Journal - May 14, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jernberg, T., Hasvold, P., Henriksson, M., Hjelm, H., Thuresson, M., Janzon, M. Tags: Acute coronary syndrome Source Type: research

Uninterrupted rivaroxaban vs. uninterrupted vitamin K antagonists for catheter ablation in non-valvular atrial fibrillation
Conclusion In patients undergoing CA for AF, the use of uninterrupted oral rivaroxaban was feasible and event rates were similar to those for uninterrupted VKA therapy. Name of the Trial Registry Clinicaltrials.gov trial registration number is NCT01729871.
Source: European Heart Journal - July 21, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cappato, R., Marchlinski, F. E., Hohnloser, S. H., Naccarelli, G. V., Xiang, J., Wilber, D. J., Ma, C.-S., Hess, S., Wells, D. S., Juang, G., Vijgen, J., Hugl, B. J., Balasubramaniam, R., De Chillou, C., Davies, D. W., Fields, L. E., Natale, A., on behalf Tags: Atrial fibrillation Source Type: research

A prospective randomized evaluation of the TriGuard™ HDH embolic DEFLECTion device during transcatheter aortic valve implantation: results from the DEFLECT III trial
Conclusion TriGuard cerebral protection during TAVI is safe and complete cerebral vessel coverage was achieved in 89% of subjects. In this exploratory study, subjects undergoing protected TAVI had more freedom from ischaemic brain lesions, fewer neurologic deficits, and improved cognitive function in some domains at discharge and 30 days compared with controls.
Source: European Heart Journal - August 14, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lansky, A. J., Schofer, J., Tchetche, D., Stella, P., Pietras, C. G., Parise, H., Abrams, K., Forrest, J. K., Cleman, M., Reinohl, J., Cuisset, T., Blackman, D., Bolotin, G., Spitzer, S., Kappert, U., Gilard, M., Modine, T., Hildick-Smith, D., Haude, M., Tags: FASTTRACK EuroPCR Source Type: research

Edoxaban vs. warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation on amiodarone: a subgroup analysis of the ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48 trial
Conclusions Patients randomized to the LDE treated with amiodarone at the time of randomization demonstrated a significant reduction in ischaemic events vs. warfarin when compared with those not on amiodarone, while preserving a favourable bleeding profile. In contrast, amiodarone had no effect on the relative efficacy and safety of HDE.
Source: European Heart Journal - September 1, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steffel, J., Giugliano, R. P., Braunwald, E., Murphy, S. A., Atar, D., Heidbuchel, H., Camm, A. J., Antman, E. M., Ruff, C. T. Tags: Thrombosis and anti-thrombotic therapy Source Type: research

Cardiovascular disease in Europe -- epidemiological update 2015
This article provides an update for 2015 on the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD), with a particular focus on coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke, across the countries of Europe. Cardiovascular disease is still the most common cause of death within Europe, causing almost two times as many deaths as cancer across the continent. Although there is clear evidence, where data are available, that mortality from CHD and stroke has decreased substantially over the last 5–10 years, there are still large inequalities found between European countries, in both current rates of death and the rate at which these decreases...
Source: European Heart Journal - October 21, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Townsend, N., Nichols, M., Scarborough, P., Rayner, M. Tags: Prevention and epidemiology Source Type: research

The ORBIT bleeding score: a simple bedside score to assess bleeding risk in atrial fibrillation
Conclusions The five-element ORBIT bleeding risk score had better ability to predict major bleeding in AF patients when compared with HAS-BLED and ATRIA risk scores. The ORBIT risk score can provide a simple, easily remembered tool to support clinical decision making.
Source: European Heart Journal - December 7, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: O'Brien, E. C., Simon, D. N., Thomas, L. E., Hylek, E. M., Gersh, B. J., Ansell, J. E., Kowey, P. R., Mahaffey, K. W., Chang, P., Fonarow, G. C., Pencina, M. J., Piccini, J. P., Peterson, E. D. Tags: Atrial fibrillation Source Type: research

Association between pre-operative statin use and major cardiovascular complications among patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery: the VISION study
Conclusion Among patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery, pre-operative statin therapy was independently associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular outcomes at 30 days. These results require confirmation in a large randomized trial. Clinical trial registration Clinical Trials.gov NCT00512109
Source: European Heart Journal - January 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Berwanger, O., Le Manach, Y., Suzumura, E. A., Biccard, B., Srinathan, S. K., Szczeklik, W., Santo, J. A. E., Santucci, E., Cavalcanti, A. B., Archbold, R. A., Devereaux, P. J., for the VISION Investigators Tags: ESC Clinical Registry Source Type: research

Long-term dual antiplatelet therapy for secondary prevention of cardiovascular events in the subgroup of patients with previous myocardial infarction: a collaborative meta-analysis of randomized trials
Conclusion Compared with aspirin alone, DAPT beyond 1 year among stabilized high-risk patients with prior MI decreases ischaemic events, including significant reductions in the individual endpoints of cardiovascular death, recurrent MI, and stroke. Dual antiplatelet therapy beyond 1 year increases major bleeding, but not fatal bleeding or non-cardiovascular death.
Source: European Heart Journal - January 21, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Udell, J. A., Bonaca, M. P., Collet, J.-P., Lincoff, A. M., Kereiakes, D. J., Costa, F., Lee, C. W., Mauri, L., Valgimigli, M., Park, S.-J., Montalescot, G., Sabatine, M. S., Braunwald, E., Bhatt, D. L. Tags: Coronary artery disease Source Type: research

The future of transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Since the introduction of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) into clinical practice, the treatment of aortic stenosis has changed dramatically. In the past, medical therapy with or without balloon aortic valvuloplasty was the only option for inoperable patients. More recently, TAVI has become the treatment of choice for these patients and the preferred alternative for high-risk operable patients. Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) currently remains the gold standard for patients at low or intermediate operative risk. As randomized trials have demonstrated comparable results between TAVI and SAVR in the hi...
Source: European Heart Journal - March 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hamm, C. W., Arsalan, M., Mack, M. J. Tags: Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine Source Type: research

Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale: an underutilized prevention?
Stroke is a devastating event for patients and their families. Paradoxical embolism through a patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a recognized cause of stroke. Percutaneous PFO closure is a simple and safe procedure. The debate on PFO closure is far from settled. This is, in part, due to the fact that the three published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on PFO closure vs. medical therapy were negative regarding their primary endpoint; however, as-treated and per-protocol analyses as well as several meta-analyses report a benefit of PFO closure. In our opinion, PFO closure is underutilized and the results of the three RCTs are...
Source: European Heart Journal - July 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nietlispach, F., Meier, B. Tags: Clinical update Source Type: research

Antithrombotic therapy in heart failure patients with and without atrial fibrillation: update and future challenges
Atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF) often coexist, and patients with AF and HF have a higher risk of thromboembolic events and overall mortality compared with those with AF without HF. Additionally, the prevalence of AF increases with the severity of HF. The use of vitamin K antagonists is more unstable in patients with concomitant AF and HF, which is an independent risk factor for reduced time under therapeutic range. More recently, non-vitamin K antagonists oral anticoagulants (NOACs) have emerged as therapeutic alternatives for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular AF, as they have been shown to be...
Source: European Heart Journal - August 23, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ferreira, J. P., Girerd, N., Alshalash, S., Konstam, M. A., Zannad, F. Tags: Clinical update Source Type: research

Aortic valve replacement with mechanical vs. biological prostheses in patients aged 50-69 years
Conclusion Patients aged 50–69 years who received mechanical valves had better long-term survival after AVR than those with bioprostheses. The risk of stroke was similar; however, patients with bioprostheses had a higher risk of aortic valve reoperation and a lower risk of major bleeding. Clinical Trial Registration http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT02276950. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT02276950.
Source: European Heart Journal - September 20, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Glaser, N., Jackson, V., Holzmann, M. J., Franco-Cereceda, A., Sartipy, U. Tags: Cardiovascular surgery Source Type: research

Sonolysis in Prevention of Brain Infarction During Carotid Endarterectomy and Stenting (SONOBUSTER): a randomized, controlled trial
Conclusion This study provides Class II evidence that sonolysis during CEA or CAS reduces the risk of new brain ischaemic lesions. Clinical Trial Registration http://www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT01591005).
Source: European Heart Journal - October 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Skoloudik, D., Kuliha, M., Hrbac, T., Jonszta, T., Herzig, R., for the SONOBUSTER Trial Group, Roubec, Hurtikova, Bar, Goldirova, Otahal, Prochazka, Czerny, Krajca, Havelka, Sanak, Kral, Netuka, Kesnerova, Langova Tags: Vascular medicine Source Type: research

Outcomes in patients treated with ticagrelor or clopidogrel after acute myocardial infarction: experiences from SWEDEHEART registry
Conclusion Ticagrelor vs. clopidogrel post-ACS was associated with a lower risk of death, MI, or stroke, as well as death alone. Risk of bleeding was higher with ticagrelor. These real-world outcomes are consistent with randomized trial results.
Source: European Heart Journal - December 21, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sahlen, A., Varenhorst, C., Lagerqvist, B., Renlund, H., Omerovic, E., Erlinge, D., Wallentin, L., James, S. K., Jernberg, T. Tags: Acute coronary syndromes Source Type: research