Acute Coronary Syndromes

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is most commonly caused by a heart attack (myocardial infarction) where blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked. This is usually caused by a blood clot from a ruptured coronary artery atherosclerotic plaque. Other causes include spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), which most commonly occurs in women. ACS is usually treated in a cath lab with angioplasty and the placement of a stent to prop the vessel open.

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New cardiac imaging strategy could reduce ICA, PCI rates
Radiologists with Massachusetts General Hospital found that the selective use of cardiac CT and AI-based CAD evaluations could make a significant impact on patient care.
Critics call out ‘woefully inadequate’ CMS proposal for inpatient Medicare payments
CMS has issued its proposed rule for the 2025 Medicare hospital inpatient prospective payment system, suggesting a payment increase of 2.6%. According to the American Hospital Association, this update would not be enough at a time when hospitals are already struggling to stay open.
FDA grants new imaging tool for CTO interventions its breakthrough device designation
The new device delivers real-time OCT visualization during revascularization procedures.
ACC.24: Impella CP boosts survival for patients with STEMI-related cardiogenic shock
“This is the first time in a very long time that we have a positive study for managing cardiogenic shock,” one cardiologist said.
Day 1 at ACC.24: Late-breakers examine potential new heart attack, heart failure treatments
ACC.24 in Atlanta began Saturday, April 6, with a series of late-breaking clinical trials exploring brand new treatment strategies.

CVD deaths are down across the US, but many counties continue to struggle

Researchers tracked data from 1980 to 2014, exploring outcomes from every county in the nation.

May 20, 2021

Young heart attack survivors who battle depression, anxiety more likely to have subsequent CV complications

“Our findings suggest that cardiologists should consider the value of regular psychological assessments, especially among younger patients,” one researcher said. The team's full findings will be presented at ACC.21.

May 13, 2021

Moderate alcohol consumption may lower risk of death from CVD

The full analysis will be presented May 17 at ACC.21.

May 6, 2021

SCAI 2021: COVID-19 especially harmful for high-risk heart attack patients

Researchers presented new data from the North American COVID-19 Myocardial Infarction registry, detailing the ongoing pandemic's "deadly impact."

April 28, 2021

Even patients who were never hospitalized for COVID-19 face a heightened risk of cardiovascular issues. #longcovid

Hormonal cancer treatments associated with a heightened risk of heart disease

The full scientific statement was published April 26 in Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine.

April 26, 2021

3D models, supercomputers shed new light on how heart shape can affect function

The team relied on advanced supercomputers, each one capable of running more than 200,000 hours of calculations, to help complete its analysis.

April 26, 2021

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Is there a better way to differentiate between type 1 and type 2 myocardial infarctions?

The new study, published in JAMA Cardiology, tracked data from emergency department patients in five different countries.

April 21, 2021

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Vegetarian diets consistently lower the risk of death from heart disease

Researchers explored data from more than 130,000 participants for this new meta-analysis, sharing their findings in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

April 15, 2021

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Acute Coronary Syndromes

New cardiac imaging strategy could reduce ICA, PCI rates

Critics call out ‘woefully inadequate’ CMS proposal for inpatient Medicare payments

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ACC.24: Impella CP boosts survival for patients with STEMI-related cardiogenic shock

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