Cardiovascular Disease

CT fractional flow reserve analysis safely cuts rates of invasive procedures without compromising safety Computed tomography fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) improves assessment of vessel blockages and reduces the number of stenosis patients referred for invasive revascularization procedures, according to a study published online April 4 in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging. Mangun K. Randhawa, M.D., from Massachusetts General...

Authors say benefits include lower risk and cost, plus information on extent of coronary atherosclerosis A “computed tomography (CT)-first” strategy may be the best way to determine if stable chest pain patients need revascularization, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology Cardiovascular Summit 2024, which took place Feb. 1 to 3...

The apolipoprotein B/A1 ratio can be used to predict the amount of tissue prolapse seen on an optical coherence tomography scan, and it is linked to how easily the apolipoprotein B/A1 plaque can break, according to a recent single-center, cross-sectional analysis. The apolipoprotein (Apo) B/A1 ratio is considered a reliable predictor of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease....

Those randomly assigned to receive ACE inhibitor had increased risks for stroke mortality, fatal and nonfatal hospitalized stroke versus diuretic group For patients with hypertension and at least one other coronary heart disease risk factor, cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality is similar for those receiving a thiazide-type diuretic, calcium channel blocker (CCB), or angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)...

Early anticoagulation can be safely initiated for stroke with atrial fibrillation, according to the findings of a new study. The effects of early versus later initiation of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients after an acute ischemic stroke are unclear. Early initiation may increase the risk of bleeding, whereas later initiation may...

A study examining race and gender disparities in acute outcomes and treatment of acute ischemic stroke patients with diabetes reveals that minority groups and women experience worse outcomes and are less likely to receive evidence-based reperfusion therapy compared to White patients and men. This is the first study to concurrently examine race and sex differences...

Key Takeaways Older adults with autism can experience a host of physical and mental ills as they age, new research shows. They faced higher risks of heart failure, COPD, osteoarthritis, anemia, self-harm, type 2 diabetes, falls, spinal issues and gastrointestinal issues. But there was also a mental toll: Those with autism were susceptible to lower...

Lower-extremity bypass chronic limb-threatening ischemia increases odds of amputation and other complications. Black patients and socioeconomically disadvantaged patients tend to present with more advanced peripheral artery disease (PAD) — lower-extremity bypass chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), according to a study published online April 13 in the Annals of Surgery. Chloé A. Powell, M.D., from the University of...

High-flow nasal therapy is a promising therapy for improving oxygenation and patient comfort during transcatheter aortic valve replacement and other medical procedures. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat aortic stenosis. TAVR patients, who are typically elderly and have multiple health conditions, may experience a common issue of hypoxia. ...