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.

Plant-based diets may help patients with diabetes, heart disease live longer
Researchers focused on data from nearly 78,000 adults with cardiometabolic disorders, sharing their findings at ACC.25 in Chicago.
Oral semaglutide reduces heart risks while helping patients move past ‘fear of the needle’
Researchers still think patients should receive an injectable version of semaglutide when possible, but new data out of ACC.25 confirm that an oral formulation of the drug is associated with significant benefits.
FDA sees promise in new AI model for heart attack detection
Powerful Medical's advanced algorithm was designed to detect STEMI and STEMI-equivalent patterns in a patient’s ECG results.
Timing is everything: Delaying noncardiac surgery after a heart procedure reduces risks
When patients require subsequent noncardiac surgery after a major heart operation, waiting at least 100 days is one way to limit the risk of an adverse event. Read the full analysis in JACC: Advances.
Abbott makes IVL move as FDA approves new clinical trial
Abbott has received an investigational device exemption from the FDA for a new clinical trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of using its coronary IVL technology. The trial is expected to enroll up to 335 U.S. patients.

Women less likely to receive treatment, more likely to die after cardiogenic shock

Emerging data about differences in treatment for women and men may shed light on diverging outcomes.

Bariatric surgery associated with lower risk of death and cardiovascular disease

Researchers examined data from 39 different studies, focusing on mortality rates and adverse cardiovascular outcomes.

What routine mammograms can tell us about a woman’s CVD risk

Signs of breast arterial calcification on a patient’s routine mammogram may suggest they face a greater risk of cardiovascular disease.

Tofacitinib increases risk of heart issues, cancer among rheumatoid arthritis patients

The FDA and Pfizer worked together to develop this new analysis of more than 4,000 patients.

Severe financial strain more than doubles risk of death among heart attack patients

Screening for financial strain, researchers wrote, could help identify patients who need additional help.

How COVID-19 vaccination affects the risk of ED visits for cardiac, respiratory issues

The study's authors said their research “further highlights the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine overall.”

Cardiologists identify 162 genes responsible for coronary heart disease

The team's findings, one researcher said, "could eventually make a huge impact on many patients lives."

USPSTF shares updated recommendations on statin use to prevent CVD

The public comment period for these recommendations ends on March 21.

Acute Coronary Syndromes

Plant-based diets may help patients with diabetes, heart disease live longer

Oral semaglutide reduces heart risks while helping patients move past ‘fear of the needle’

FDA sees promise in new AI model for heart attack detection

Timing is everything: Delaying noncardiac surgery after a heart procedure reduces risks

Abbott makes IVL move as FDA approves new clinical trial