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Dual-Antiplatelet Therapy After Drug-Eluting Stenting in ACS

This systematic review and network meta-analysis investigates the optimal duration of dual antiplatelet therapy in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) undergoing percutaneous coronary interve

Amiodarone or Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator in Chagas Cardiomyopathy

This randomized clinical trial assesses whether cardioverter-defibrillator implantation is more effective than amiodarone therapy for the primary prevention of all-cause mortality and secondary preven

Leadless Ultrasound-Based Cardiac Resynchronization System in Heart Failure

This study assesses the safety and efficacy of a novel, leadless, left ventricular endocardial pacing system for patients at high risk for a cardiac resynchronization therapy upgrade or whose coronary

Prehospital Pulse-Dose Glucocorticoid in STEMI

This randomized clinical trial investigates if prehospital pulse-dose glucocorticoid treatment has a cardioprotective effect in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Tombstone Pattern Electrocardiogram in a Young Woman

A woman in her mid-20s presented with acute fever, chest pain, and exertional dyspnea.

Estimated Long-Term Benefits of Finerenone in Heart Failure

This prespecified analysis of the Finerenone Trial to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety Superior to Placebo in Patients With Heart Failure (FINEARTS-HF) randomized clinical trial investigates the lo

Lipoprotein(a) and Long-Term Plaque Progression, Low-Density Plaque, and Pericoronary Inflammation

This study investigates the impact of lipoprotein(a) levels on long-term coronary artery plaque progression, high-risk plaque, and pericoronary adipose tissue inflammation.

Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Infective Endocarditis Incidence Following Invasive Dental Procedures

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates associations between antibiotic prophylaxis and infective endocarditis following invasive dental procedures.

Physical Activity and Progression of Coronary Artery Calcification

This cohort study examines data for men and women 40 years and older to determine the association between high-volume leisure-time aerobic physical activity and the progression of coronary artery calc

Effectiveness and Safety of Enteric-Coated vs Uncoated Aspirin in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease

This post hoc secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial compares the effectiveness and safety of enteric-coated aspirin vs uncoated aspirin among patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular d

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