Ischemic heart disease is the most frequent cause of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, a leading cause of death in Europe and the United States. The COACT (Coronary Angiography after Cardiac Arrest) trial investigated whether immediate angiography after resuscitation from cardiac arrest would have better outcome as compared to delayed angiography in terms of overall survival at … [Read more...] about COACT trial: Immediate vs delayed angiography in non-STEMI patients after cardiac arrest
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COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Complications
It has become apparent that unlike other coronaviruses, COVID-19 can impact the heart and lead to cardiovascular disease. Individuals with pre-existing heart disease are at greater risk to mortality if infected with COVID-19. Hereby, we review: What is known about the link between COVID-19 and the heart?COVID-19 and the risk of cardiovascular complicationsCase report of a … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Complications
COVID-19 Clinical Characteristics & Risk Factors for Death and Transmission
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 illness began in China, health professionals are sharing information widely to manage this pandemic. In this article we review common clinical characteristics associated with COVID-19 infection and risk factors for mortality. We relate new knowledge regarding duration of COVID-19 virus shedding. We also share what’s been learned about the ability … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Clinical Characteristics & Risk Factors for Death and Transmission
Techniques to prevent, identify and manage transradial access complications
https://youtu.be/vg9ZNmAQbu0 Transradial access is the current recommended approach for coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This is due to a lower rate of major complications following transradial access as compared to transfemoral access. The most common complications associated with transradial access are: radial artery spasm, radial artery … [Read more...] about Techniques to prevent, identify and manage transradial access complications
The ISCHEMIA trial: surgery fails to beat optimal medical therapy
https://youtu.be/ThCxKSd6Vls The results of the ISCHEMIA1 trial were presented recently at the American Heart Association’s scientific sessions. This was the largest-ever randomized trial comparing invasive and conservative strategies in patients with stable ischemic heart disease. The findings indicate that routine percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) does not … [Read more...] about The ISCHEMIA trial: surgery fails to beat optimal medical therapy