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.

Tiny clot-busting robots could transform care for stroke and heart attack patients
The robots are capable of swimming through a patient’s vascular system and removing blood clots. “It’s unbelievable," one Stanford researcher said. "This is a sea-change technology that will drastically improve our ability to help people.”
Medtronic drug-coated balloon gains multiple new approvals
The Prevail DCB has been cleared to use in dozens of countries around the globe, but it has not yet been approved by the FDA.
IVL delivers significant value for women, real-world data confirm
Researchers tracked data from nearly 400 women with complex CAD who underwent treatment with Shockwave Medical's intravascular lithotripsy technology prior to PCI.
Heart patients, stroke survivors may live longer if they stay active after hospital discharge
Some patients struggle to bounce back after being hospitalized, but too much sedentary behavior could cause their health to get even worse. The research teams behind two separate studies are highlighting the importance of staying active.
Robotic PCI confirmed to be both safe and effective in new comprehensive analysis
Researchers reviewed years of data from two different Corindus systems, highlighting the consistently high clinical and technical success rates.

ESC Congress 2023: 4 key sessions scheduled for world’s largest gathering of cardiology professionals

The four-day event in Amsterdam officially begins on Friday, Aug. 25. Read our sneak preview of some of the conference's key sessions.

Missed opportunities: Many high-risk patients still not taking aspirin to prevent CVD

Aspirin is known to be an effective, affordable way to prevent cardiovascular disease.

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Chest pain one year after a heart attack linked to lower odds of survival

A new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association focused on data from more than 18,000 patients.

A complete list of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 2023 Congress late-breaking Hot Line sessions. #ESCCongress

ESC Congress 2023 to feature 30 late-breaking clinical trials

The European Society of Cardiology's annual meeting is scheduled for Aug. 25-28, 2023, in Amsterdam.

FDA announces yet another recall, the fifth of 2023, for troubled heart devices

The latest Class I recall is due to mechanical issues that can cause the devices to stop charging their batteries.

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Weight loss drug semaglutide could boost heart health of up to 93M patients in US alone

Researchers have recently determined that the medication, originally developed to treat diabetes, can contribute to weight loss and reduce a patient's MACE risk by up to 20%.

FDA announces fourth recall of 2023 for troubled heart devices

This latest recall was brought on by electrical failures and includes more than 4,500 devices. There have been 26 complaints due to the issue but no reported injuries or deaths.

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Weight loss drug semaglutide reduces risk of adverse cardiovascular events by 20% among overweight, obese patients

Weekly subcutaneous treatments of semaglutide, originally developed to treat diabetes, are sold and marketed under the brand name Wegovy.

Acute Coronary Syndromes

Tiny clot-busting robots could transform care for stroke and heart attack patients

Medtronic drug-coated balloon gains multiple new approvals

IVL delivers significant value for women, real-world data confirm

Heart patients, stroke survivors may live longer if they stay active after hospital discharge

Robotic PCI confirmed to be both safe and effective in new comprehensive analysis