Immediate evolocumab use after heart attack improves cholesterol goals but not survival
Immediate initiation of evolocumab after a heart attack significantly improved low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) goal achievement, but an…
Functional angiography outperforms conventional imaging in AIR-STEMI trial
Functional coronary angiography significantly reduced cardiovascular events and improved safety compared with conventional angiography in patients with ST-segment…
Potent antiplatelet therapy increases bleeding risk after heart attack in AF patients
Potent antiplatelet therapy increased bleeding without signs of benefit regarding cardiovascular events in patients with atrial fibrillation after…
Atorvastatin reduces major cardiovascular events but misses disability-free survival goal
Atorvastatin reduced major cardiovascular events by 30% in older people without known cardiovascular disease, diabetes or dementia, but…
New AI tool helps personalize care after heart attacks
The health of heart attack survivors follows three distinct paths in the five years after their health event,…
Ray Dalio says the US faces a debt crisis ‘in three years, give or take two.’ 5 things Americans can do now
Amal Alhasan/Getty Images Billionaire Ray Dalio warned last week that the U.S. is heading for a major debt…
A 30-year study found a surprising link between alcohol, survival and heart attack risk
Three decades of follow-up suggest that alcohol and beverage type may relate differently to longevity and heart attack…
Smokers lack awareness of smoking-related cardiovascular risks
An international study has found that despite two decades of global tobacco control efforts, the message still is…
Stretchable catheter could help identify high-risk arterial plaque
We all know about plaque from dreaded trips to the dentist. But plaque can also build up inside…
ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 to highlight latest advances in anesthesia care
Ketamine given during C-sections could help ease early symptoms of postpartum depression. Common pain relievers, such as ibuprofen,…
New, more efficient pill to lower cholesterol
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last Thursday approved a new daily pill that lowers levels…
ACC introduces cardiogenic shock designation to improve heart attack care
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is introducing a new cardiogenic shock designation to improve outcomes for one…