Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA

Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA, discusses his recent presentation at the ASPC 2026 Virtual Imaging Symposium and how plaque imaging can change the MI landscape.

Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA, discusses 4 trials to watch at the upcoming ACC.26.

Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA, explores high-impact trials from ACC.25, including REVERSE-IT, Alpaca, ADVANCE-HTN, SOUL, STRIDE, and DapaTAVI.

Bhatt examines the potential reversal of the antiplatelet effects of ticagrelor with bentracimab in the REVERSE-IT trial.

Initiation of the MOMENTUM clinical trial will explore the prevalence of endogenous hypercortisolism in patients with resistant hypertension.

The panelists stress the significance of a comprehensive approach to patient care, acknowledging the interconnected nature of cardiovascular, kidney, endocrine, and obesity-related benefits, and highlighting that addressing secondary diseases can minimize overall disease risk in patients.

Michael Koren, MD addresses the challenges posed by prior authorization and the diminished role of pharmaceutical sales representatives in informing providers about medication advancements, leading to a disconnect in the provider's treatment arsenal.

The panel explores issues surrounding medication adherence and the potential for improved patient engagement. They emphasize that poor medication adherence increases the risk of cardiovascular events and discuss factors such as drug cost, timing of administration, and the importance of adopting a patient-centric approach to optimize treatment success.

Michael Blaha, MD, highlights the potential of GLP-1 agonists in lowering LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and body weight in patients with diabetes, presenting them as an additional option for reducing cardiovascular risk in this patient population.

The panel of medical experts addresses the challenges in raising awareness among healthcare providers about various medications and the need for increased awareness of the REDUCE-IT trial outcomes.

Erin Michos, MD, highlights several notable emerging lipid-lowering treatments, including bempedoic acid, the ANGPTL3 inhibitor evinacumab, the MTP inhibitor lomitapide, the ApoB-100 inhibitor mipomersen, and the ApoC-III degradation molecules volanesorsen and olezarsen.

Michael Koren, MD, discusses the recently released results from the VICTORIAN-INITIATE (V-INITIATE) trial, which were presented at the 2024 American College of Cardiology (ACC) Annual Scientific Session in Atlanta.

Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA, reviews the efficacy and safety data of inclisiran, highlighting its long-term effects and noting that injection site reactions are among the most prominent adverse reactions associated with this medication.

Michael Blaha, MD, discusses the efficacy and safety of novel targeted therapies for lowering LDL cholesterol and emphasizes the importance of long-term data in building patient confidence in this new treatment option.

Leading experts highlight the established role of PCSK9 inhibitors, such as evolocumab and alirocumab, and introduce the promising second-generation PCSK9 inhibitors, known as small interfering RNA (siRNA), which represent an innovative therapeutic approach that selectively reduces the production of specific proteins through RNA interference.

Panelists discuss ongoing clinical trials aimed at lowering Lipoprotein(a) levels, emphasizing the importance of proactive patient testing, and referring to new guidelines recommending that everyone be tested once in their lifetime.

Key opinion leaders in cardiology share insights on reducing LDL cholesterol to manage cardiovascular disease risk, educating patients not reaching goals, and implementing real-world clinical strategies for maintaining lower LDL levels.

Erin Michos, MD, delivers a comprehensive review of lipid management and its influence on cardiovascular disease, emphasizing recent studies that underscore the need for improved treatment strategies for high-risk patients.