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PCI vs. CABG debate continues in left main after meta-analysis shows tradeoffs, no clear winner

Concrete PCI superiority, noninferiority to CABG in LMCAD remains undeclared; meta-analysis suggests no mortality difference but tradeoffs on MI, stroke, repeat revasc

January 27, 2022 31264 0 Read More

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FFR-guided PCI fails to show noninferiority against CABG in triple-vessel CAD: FAME 3

Surgery comes out ahead, but both CABG, PCI see improvements over past studies; sub-analysis suggests SYNTAX score helps choose best revasc strategy

January 20, 2022 26457 0 Read More

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COVID-19 Infection Poses Bigger Risk for Myocarditis than mRNA Vaccine, even for Young Males

Research updates collectively stress low incidence of Pfizer/Moderna vaccine-related myocarditis with benefits outweighing ‘rare risk’

January 13, 2022 44567 0 Read More

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AVATAR Makes Case for Early Surgery Over Watchful Waiting in Asymptomatic Severe AS

Adding to RECOVERY findings, AVATAR confirms early SAVR lowers MACE rates in very severe AS

January 07, 2022 54806 0 Read More

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New Concept of Angio-based CTO Guidewiring May Simplify Wire Navigation

Theoretical 3D software visualizes CTO segment on perpendicular plane view for easier guidewire control

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