Cardiology

The Advisor™ HD Grid Mapping Catheter, Sensor Enabled™ provides physicians with a detailed map of cardiac tissue to allow for more precise ablation therapy.

According to new researche, a widely-used cholesterol-lowering drug increased a precursor of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in models that mimicked liver cells of patients with Friedrich’s ataxia (FA).

Andexanet alfa showed a median decrease in anti-Factor Xa activity from baseline of 97% for those on rivaroxaban and 92% for those on apixaban.

Dosing of the first patient in the Phase 2 clinical trial of AG10 in patients with ATTR cardiomyopathy, Eidos Therapeutics, Inc. has announced.

Results of a subgroup analysis from the GRIPHON trial are promising for a hard-to-treat population.

The Computed Tomography Angiography device from iSchemaView gives physicians quick, and diverse, options to analyze stroke patient candidates.

If, when, and for how long anticoagulation should be administered in these 3 patients is the challenge in each case. Do you know your guidelines?

A new study finds that the first treatment chosen to treat PAH may help mitigate the burden of all-cause cost of care.

Results of a new study suggest that stroke volume index may be the better hemodynamic variable to monitor in PAH – not cardiac index.

The filing is supported by data from MERIT-1 which showed great improvements in pulmonary vascular resistance and 6-minute walk distance versus ongoing background therapy.

Data from a duo of poster presentations showed icosapent ethyl reduced potentially atherogenic lipid and inflammatory markers in statin-treated patients with reduced kidney function and high triglycerides.

At the 70th Annual AAN 2018 Annual Meeting, Alnylam announced new results from the APOLLO Phase 3 study of patisiran, an investigational RNAi therapeutic for the treatment of hATTR amyloidosis.

A result of cooperation between Amerigen Pharmaceuticals and Dipharma, this is the first approved generic equivalent to Actelion Pharmaceuticals’ version of the drug, Zavesca.

These devices provide additional treatment options for an often-underdiagnosed condition that impacts 12% to 20% of Americans older than 60.

While its safety profile was lessened, celecoxib, in comparison with naproxen and ibuprofen, remained favorable when taken with aspirin.

Data revealed a response rate of 29% for those on the therapy compared to 2% with placebo, with median platelet counts at 24 weeks of 95,000/µL in the SR group, 49,000/µL in the IR group, and 20,500/µL in the non-responders.

SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists were associated with 1% and 0.6% reductions in all-cause mortality, respectively.

Treatment now offers an individualized approach to control bleeding in appropriate patients undergoing surgery.

The therapy, when used prophylactically either weekly or biweekly, showed a statistically significant reduction in treated bleeds in comparison to no prophylaxis.

In 90 patients that received idarucizumab in the RE-VERSE AD phase 3 trial, the median maximum percentage reversal was 100%.

The therapy, FX1a inhibitor BMS-986177, will advance to phase 2 clinical trials for wider indications.

Mobile apps have a high potential for improving treatment adherence, but rigorous testing is still needed to determine efficacy.

The benefit for patients without diabetes was +0.3 ml/min/1.73 m2 per year and for those with concurrent diabetes, the benefit was doubled to +.06 ml/min/1.73 m2.

While pre-pregnancy blood pressure can impact pregnancy outcomes, targeted lifestyle interventions could be utilized to favorably impact reproductive health.

A new meta-analysis helps clear up conflicting trial data and supports what we know about eggs and serum cholesterol.

A 32-year-old man faints shortly after sexual relations with his wife. He is otherwise in good health. What's your ECG read?

This week on MDNN: The SELECT-COMPARE trial reported positive results for upadacitinib, older adults in the US are not being tested for HIV, and the shifting trends in US mortality.

The trial will randomize more than 2500 patients receiving a stent to either OCT-guided or X-ray angiography-guided implantation.

Researchers can agree that medical errors are a big problem in the US. But can they agree on its pathology?

The device is approved for commercial use in more than 50 countries but is limited to investigational use in the United States and Japan.