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.

Living an active lifestyle reduces chances of dying immediately after a heart attack

The study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, included data from more than 28,000 patients.

Higher hospitalization rates for chest pain do not lead to better outcomes

Chest pain is one of the most common reasons adults in the United States visit the emergency department, leading to more than 7 million patient encounters each year.

When perception is reality: Readmission rates higher among CVD patients who think they’ll be back

A new study in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes examines trends in readmission rates among CVD patients.

Smoking marijuana and tobacco linked to elevated levels of toxic chemicals

Smoking marijuana could be more harmful than many users realize, according to the new research.

Colchicine use proven beneficial for patients with coronary artery disease, according to new meta-analysis

Researchers explored data from more than 11,000 patients.

How telehealth can boost care for heart attack patients

The study, published in JAMA Cardiology, highlighted one way telehealth can provide value after patients have been discharged from the hospital.

How virtual reality can help cardiologists treat coronary artery disease

According to Abbott, similar programs have improved cath lab learning engagement by 45%.

The best diet after a heart attack

The authors explored data from more than 800 patients with coronary heart disease, sharing their findings in Plos Medicine.

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