Archive: 29/08/2017
Rethinking dual antiplatelet guidelines in acute coronary syndrome?
New research presented at ESC Congress today suggests that for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients who require percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), treatment according to contemporary guidelines for dual anti-platelet ...
Aug 29, 2017
New antibodies target protein structures common to several neurological diseases
A new kind of antibody targets a feature shared by proteins thought to cause the most damage in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related conditions, creating potential for a unified treatment approach.
Aug 29, 2017
Preventing sudden death in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy—new backing for ESC guidelines
A large study conducted across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia has validated the ESC recommendations for predicting and preventing sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
Aug 29, 2017
Asian dust and acute myocardial infarction—prediction and prevention
When Asian dust clouds blow in to Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, hospitals in the region handle a surge of acute myocardial infarctions (AMI) in the following 24 hours, and now a new prediction tool could help pinpoint which ...
Aug 29, 2017
Reassessing the benefits of plant-based eating
A large dietary study from 18 countries, across 7 geographic regions has found that even relatively moderate intake of fruit, vegetables and legumes such as beans and lentils may lower a person's risk of cardiovascular disease ...
Aug 29, 2017
Revisiting dietary fat guidelines
Researchers here at ESC Congress are calling for a reconsideration of global dietary guidelines in light of new data presented today on fat intake and cardiovascular risk and mortality.
Aug 29, 2017