Better outcomes have been demonstrated with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) than with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in three-vessel coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the PCIs performed in these studies were guided by angiography, not fractional flow reserve (FFR) measurements. Investigators aimed to conduct a noninferiority trial to compare FFR-guided … [Read more...] about FAME 3 noninferiority trial: FFR-guided PCI vs CABG
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Top Highlights of ACC 2022
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2022 Scientific Session was a hybrid event which took place from April 2 to 4, 2022, in Washington, USA and online. Here is the curated list of the top highlights of the ACC 2022 sessions. SODIUM-HF trial1: This international trial (NCT02012179) followed 806 adult patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) receiving optimally … [Read more...] about Top Highlights of ACC 2022
Value of real-world DOAC data on atrial fibrillation treatment
Following the approval of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) a number of real-world studies were initiated to look at their impact on atrial fibrillation (AF) patients seen in daily practice. Unlike randomized controlled trials, real-world studies do not have strict exclusion criteria and look include many AF patients with various comorbidities. However, there are fundamental … [Read more...] about Value of real-world DOAC data on atrial fibrillation treatment
Top Cardiology Conferences 2022
Looking ahead here is our curated list (in order, by date) of the top cardiology conferences planned for 2022. 19th International Conference on Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology May 18-19, 2022 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands & Online The main focus and theme for the Pediatric Cardiology 2022 conference is “Emerging interventions in Pediatric … [Read more...] about Top Cardiology Conferences 2022
Top 10 Highlights of ESC Congress 2021
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 2021 occurred virtually this year from 27-30 August. Here is our curated list of the top 10 highlights of ESC 2021. EMPEROR-Preserved trial1 (NCT03057951): This phase 3 trial randomized 5988 adults with chronic heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) to take either sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor … [Read more...] about Top 10 Highlights of ESC Congress 2021