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New Insights into Icosapent Ethyl for Patients with Residual Cardiovascular Risk

REDUCE-IT was a Phase IIIb, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that randomised 8,179 patients to receive icosapent ethyl (4 g/day) or placebo…

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Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Contemporary Management and Outcome of a National Cohort

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an important cause of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in predominantly young females. Treatment guidelines advocate conservative treatment of SCAD…

ESC Congress Interview

ESC Congress Interview: Prof Stephan Achenbach, Prof Dan Atar and Prof Jose Zamorano

We cardiologists are proud to have chosen one of the most dynamic and innovative fields of medicine. Few disciplines have encountered similar…

First Clinical Validation of the 0-Hour/1-Hour Algorithm Using High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I for the Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Japanese Patients

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a common and life-threating condition. Approximately 10% of all emergency department (ED)…

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Key Findings from the EXPLORER-HCM Study of Mavacamten in Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Insights From the Principal Investigator

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a progressive myocardial disease that impacts function and quality of life. Patients…

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Incremental Prognostic Value of Tricuspid Annular Dilatation Over the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Score

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is the treatment of choice in many patients with severe aortic stenosis…

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A Comparison of In-Hospital Outcomes Between the Use of Microaxial Left Ventricular Assist Device and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in Revascularised Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by cardiogenic shock is associated with significant morbidity and mortality…

Interview: Dr Rasha Al-Lamee

I went into cardiology to combine the science of medicine and the practical skills of surgery. I enjoy finding a problem and doing my best to fix it…

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Editor’s Pick: Artificial Intelligence in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease: Where Do We Stand?

Life expectancy of patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) has increased in recent decades; however, late complications remain frequent and…

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Psychosocial Factors Predicting Mastery in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D), like many other chronic conditions including cardiovascular disease, requires effective self-management to ensure optimal outcomes and reduce associated complications…