Cardiology

The HCPLive Cardiology condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on cardiovascular and cardiometabolic diseases. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for heart disease and cardiovascular events, as well as associated diabetes, renal failure, and more...

CaFFR Guided Revascularization Show Reduced MACE Risk in Diabetic Patients with CAD

November 26, 2021

Article

Patients considered adherent to caFFR had a significantly lower risk of MACE, compared to non-adherent patients (adjusted hazard ratio, 0.33).

Low Rates of Thrombosis Found for Sickle Cell Patients With Infusion Ports

November 24, 2021

Article

There was no differences in complications by site in either the left or right subclavian vein.

Low Socioeconomic Status Linked to Lower Rates of TAVR in Aortic Stenosis Treatment

November 22, 2021

Article

Study data show for each $1,000 decrease in median household income, the number of TAVR procedures performed per 100,000 Medicare beneficiaries was 0.2% lower.

Real-World Evidence Shows Automated Insulin Dosing Safe, Effective Treatment for T1D

November 20, 2021

Article

Investigators noted that several types of AID systems improved Time-in-Range and HbA1c with minimal concerns around severe hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes care.

Lawrence A. Leiter, MD: Inclisiran Lower Cholesterol in Overweight Individuals

November 20, 2021

Video

The treatment was effective across all weight groups.

Alexander Blood, MD: Remote Monitoring for Cardiology

November 18, 2021

Article

More than 90% of patients in hypertension and lipid management accomplished their predetermined goals after completing the remote program.

Risks Remain for Heart Failure Patients Following Hospital Discharge

November 17, 2021

Article

After 1 year, 37% of patients had died and 65% of patients were readmitted to the hospital.

Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH: The Potential of Bentracimab

November 17, 2021

Video

Bentracimab achieved the predetermined primary endpoint of immediate and sustained reversal of the antiplatelet effects of ticagrelor in the REVERSE-IT trial.

Acute Myocardial Infarction Hospitalization Rate Decreasing for Young Smokers

November 17, 2021

Article

Young smokers in 2017 were more likely to have other comorbid conditions including hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.

High sdLDL-C Levels Enhance Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk

November 16, 2021

Article

A new study from the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2021 found that atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk increases with sdLDL-C levels, regardless of sex or race.