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Radial Access for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Now Dominant Method

THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 – Use of radial access for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) increased 2.8-fold in the United States between 2013 and 2022, according to a study presented at the annual...

In-Hospital Mortality Rare After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

MONDAY, April 15, 2024 – In-hospital mortality is rare after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and is most commonly related to prior cardiovascular condition, according to a study published...

CAC Score Predicts MACE in Patients With Stable Chest Pain

THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 – For people with stable chest pain referred for invasive coronary angiography (ICA), the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) is low among those with a low...

Ultrahigh Spatial-Resolution PCD CT Improves Assessment of Calcified Stenoses

TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 – Use of ultrahigh spatial-resolution photon-counting detector (PCD) computed tomography (CT) improves in vivo and in vitro coronary stenosis assessment for calcified...

Intravascular Imaging Guidance of PCI Reduces Death, Heart Attack

MONDAY, Feb. 26, 2024 – Use of intravascular imaging-guided percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stents results in reduced risks for death, myocardial infarction, repeat...

AHA: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Significantly Cuts Angina Symptoms

FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2023 – Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) improves symptoms versus placebo among patients with stable angina and taking no chest pain medication, according to a study...

Smoking Increases Risk for Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes After PCI

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 – For patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), smoking is associated with an increased risk for adverse cardiovascular outcomes, according to a study...

CHD Risk Increased for Men Exposed to Work Strain, Effort-Reward Imbalance

FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 – Men exposed to job strain or effort-reward imbalance (ERI) have an increased risk for coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a study published online Sept. 19 in...

Opening All Arteries Best When Heart Attack Strikes in Old Age: Study

MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 – After a heart attack, elderly adults have better odds for improved health and survival if all major heart vessels are cleared, not just the one that caused the heart attack....

FDA Approves Antiplatelet Agent Kengreal (cangrelor) as Adjunct to Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

June 22, 2015 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Kengreal (cangrelor), an intravenous antiplatelet drug that prevents formation of harmful blood clots in the coronary arteries,...

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