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Prostate Cancer Could Increase Risk of DVT, Pulmonary Embolism by Nearly 50%
May 24, 2022
An analysis of national data from Sweden suggests men with prostate cancer were at a 48% greater risk of deep vein thrombosis and a 47% greater risk of pulmonary embolism compared to their counterparts without prostate cancer.
DIPRA: Distal Radial Access Safe, No Negative Impact on Hand Function vs Proximal Radial Access
May 23, 2022
Data from an interim analysis of the DIPRA trial suggest distal radial artery access for cardiac catheterization and resulted in no significant differences in hand function compared to proximal radial artery access.
SAFE-PAD: No Difference in Mortality with Paclitaxel-Coated Devices Up to 6 Years Out
May 21, 2022
Long-term data from the SAFE-PAD trial at SCAI 2022 underlines the noninferiority of paclitaxel-coated devices versus non-drug-coat devices for use in patients with peripheral artery disease.
Clopidogrel Tops Aspirin for Long-Term Antiplatelet Therapy After PCI in High-Risk Patients
May 20, 2022
An analysis of data from the Fuwai PCI registry details the incidence of adverse events and risk of bleeding associated with clopidogrel monotherapy versus aspirin monotherapy 12 months post-PCI in high-risk patients.
Q&A on SCAI's 2022 PFO Guidelines, with Clifford Kavinsky, MD, PhD
May 20, 2022
Chair of the SCAI's writing group for their 2022 guidelines on management of patent foramen ovale, Dr. Clifford Kavinsky, sits down with Practical Cardiology to take part in a Q&A on the guideline's recommendations and the writing process for the SCAI's first PFO guidance.
PCI Safe, Becoming More Common in Patients with Active Cancer
May 19, 2022
A study from SCAI 2022 details the rate and safety of percutaneous coronary intervention among patients with active cancer and thrombocytopenia in the US from 2016-2018.
AAV Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Congestive Heart Failure
May 18, 2022
A first-in-human dose-escalation trial of a novel gene therapy suggests use was associated with clinically meaningful improvements in NYHA class and LVEF among patients with congestive heart failure.
American Heart, Stroke Associations Release Updated Guidance for Intracerebral Hemorrhage
May 17, 2022
Published on May 17, the 2022 AHA/ASA guidelines for the management of intracerebral hemorrhage were created with the intent of replacing 2015 guidance with updated evidence-based recommendations.
Arterial Stiffness a Better Predictor of T2D Risk than Blood Pressure in Chinese Patients
May 16, 2022
An analysis of data from more than 11,000 patients in China suggests arterial stiffness could be a better predictor of type 2 diabetes risk than other traditional risk factors, such as hypertension.
Cardiology Case Report: Bedsores and Palpitations
May 16, 2022
Our latest cardiology case report features a woman in her mid-70s with a history of hypertension presenting to the hospital with intermittent palpitations as well as worsening bedsores. Check out the EKG and determine the correct diagnosis!