Fewer than 1-in-10 “statin-related” muscle pains are caused by statins
By Dr. Timothy Swinn, edited by Dr. Ahmed El-Medany A recent meta-analysis published in the Lancet[1] has concluded that fewer than 1 in 15 muscle…
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Aspirin or P2Y12 inhibitor for coronary artery disease?
By Dr. Jonathan Shurlock, edited by Dr. Ahmed El-Medany Professor Marco Valgimigli presented the findings of the PANTHER analysis at the 2022 ESC congress. Currently…
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AVDOR: The resurrection of acetazolamide
By Dr. Aswin Babu, edited by Dr. Ahmed El-Medany At the most recent European Society of Cardiology (ESC) congress, the results of the AVDOR (Acetazolamide…
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DELIVER trial: Dapagliflozin reduces hospitalisation or cardiovascular death in patients with HFpEF and HFmrEF
By Dr. Timothy Swinn, edited by Dr. Ahmed El-Medany Recent evidence from the DELIVER trial[1], published in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented…
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REVIVED-BCIS2: Cardiologists’ reactions around the Globe
Collated by Dr. Oliver Jones, edited by Dr. Ahmed El-Medany The bombshell results of REVIVED-BCIS landed this week at ESC 2022. BCS Heartbeat has reactions…
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SECURE Polypill trial: New life for an old idea
By Dr. Oliver Jones, edited by Dr. Ahmed El-Medany Key points: A polypill containing aspirin, ramipril, and atorvastatin was effective in reducing a composite of…
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PCI no better than OMT in severe Ischaemic Cardiomyopathy: REVIVED-BCIS2
By Dr. Ahmed El-Medany Key points: PCI does not reduce all-cause mortality or heart failure hospitilisation ins patients with severe LVSD and extensive CAD, and…
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PCI provides no prognostic benefit in patients undergoing TAVR
By Dr. Aswin Babu Coronary artery disease (CAD) and aortic stenosis often co-exist and the management of CAD in this cohort of patients remains contentious.…
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Enhanced smartphone-based blood pressure monitoring is not superior to standard approaches
By Dr Jonathan Shurlock In recent years many healthcare providers have explored the role of remote monitoring of patient groups and this idea is widespread…
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Revisiting antibiotic prophylaxis for infective endocarditis prior to dental procedures
By Dr Jonathan Shurlock, edited by Dr. Ahmed El-Medany Guidelines regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for infective endocarditis prior to dental procedures vary across the world. The…
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