Long-term outcomes in patients with advanced coronary artery disease are better than expected
Death rates associated with patients with refractory angina, or chronic chest pain, are lower than previously considered; therefore, physicians should focus on relieving the chest pain symptoms and improving the quality of ...
Cardiology
May 15, 2013 |
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Stents disrupt blood flow
(Medical Xpress)—A researcher at ETH Zurich is designing a realistic artery model with an implanted stent and is using a computer to simulate the blood flow through the stent. In doing so he is uncovering ...
Cardiology
May 06, 2013 |
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Metal stents are effective treatment for blocked bile ducts
A multi-center analysis, led by Weill Cornell Medical College and published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, shows the use of temporary "fully covered self-expanding metal stents" (FCSEMS) can effectively fix a ...
Cardiology
Mar 20, 2013 |
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Delayed stenting can help some heart attack patients
(Medical Xpress)—Delaying putting a stent in patients who have suffered a 'high risk' heart attack could aid their recovery, new research has shown.
Cardiology
Mar 12, 2013 |
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New drugs might give heart patients an edge
(HealthDay)—In the search for better medicines to safely help heart patients, clinical trials testing three new drugs appear to offer some promise.
Cardiology
Mar 11, 2013 |
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Cangrelor superior to clopidogrel in CHAMPION PHOENIX trial
The experimental anti-clotting drug cangrelor solidly outperformed commonly used clopidogrel in a large global trial of patients who underwent coronary stent procedures, according to data from the phase III CHAMPION PHOENIX ...
Cardiology
Mar 11, 2013 |
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Fewer adverse events with 'double kissing' crush stent than culotte
Patients with a type of coronary lesion linked with poor prognosis fared significantly better with the stent technique known as double kissing crush than with culotte stenting, according to data from the DKCRUSH-III trial ...
Cardiology
Mar 11, 2013 |
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New biolimus stent equal to everolimus stent at one year
In a match-up of Japan's top drug-releasing stent and a new device featuring a biodegradable coating, the newcomer delivered statistically comparable one-year results, according to data from the NEXT trial presented today ...
Cardiology
Mar 11, 2013 |
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A five-point plan to reduce heart attack deaths in Australia
Out of the 10,021 Australian who died of a heart attack in 2010, 5305 were experiencing their second such event. Systematic national reforms are needed to reduce the alarming number of people having a second heart attack ...
Cardiology
Feb 04, 2013 |
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In STEMI, diabetes linked to worse long-term outcomes
(HealthDay)—In patients undergoing primary angioplasty for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), diabetes is associated with worse long-term outcomes, including mortality, reinfarction, stent ...
Diabetes
Jan 30, 2013 |
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Brain angioplasty and stents found safe and effective for stroke patients
Some stroke patients may benefit from cerebral angioplasty and stent placement, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.
Cardiology
Dec 11, 2012 |
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Drug-eluting stent approved for peripheral arterial disease
(HealthDay)—The Zilver PTX Drug-Eluting Peripheral Stent has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat peripheral arterial disease of the femoropopliteal artery.
Cardiology
Nov 16, 2012 |
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Risk of myocardial infarction and re-operation is greater than for drug-coated stents
If narrowed or blocked coronary vessels have to be widened or opened, a vascular support (stent) is usually inserted. Drug-coated stents are preferred for patients at high risk of renewed narrowing of vessels (restenosis). ...
Cardiology
Nov 14, 2012 |
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Non-emergency angioplasty costs higher in hospitals without back-up surgery
Angioplasty costs were higher in hospitals not equipped with emergency back-up heart surgery, compared to those hospitals that are, according to late-breaking clinical trial research presented at the American Heart Association's ...
Cardiology
Nov 05, 2012 |
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Bypass surgery more cost effective than stents for diabetics long term
Bypass surgery may be more expensive than drug-coated stents, but in the long run it's more cost effective for patients with diabetes because of superior long-term clinical outcomes, according to late-breaking clinical ...
Cardiology
Nov 05, 2012 |
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