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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Black Patients at Greater Risk of MACE Following PCI
July 06, 2020
An analysis of 10 randomized clinical trials is shedding new light on the risk of MACE seen by Black patients following PCI versus risk among white counterparts.
Single Question Improves Mortality Estimates in Elderly Atherosclerosis Patients
June 09, 2020
When asked to elderly patients undergoing coronary artery calcium (CAC) scans, the results of a single question offer providers a better understanding of the individual’s risk of death: "On a scale of 1 - 10, how much do you exercise (0-none, 10-always)?"
FDA Expands Use of Ticagrelor to Patients Without History of MI or Stroke
June 02, 2020
The oral antiplatelet drug Ticagrelor (Brilinta, Astra Zeneca), was approved this week by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) who are at high risk for a first heart attack or stroke.
Obesity, Diabetes or High Blood Pressure Prematurely Ages Teenage Arteries
May 12, 2020
Obesity, type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure may prematurely age arteries , according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Guideline-Recommended CAD Care Better with Medicare Advantage than Fee For Service
March 06, 2019
Patients with Medicare Advantage are more likely to receive guideline-recommended care for coronary artery disease than patients with Medicare Fee for Service. But whether that translates into better outcomes remains unclear, a study shows.