TRITON-TIMI 38 Analysis: In CABG Patients, Mortality Benefit with Prasugrel Despite Higher Bleeding Risk

Patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) who undergo coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery have lower mortality if they have been receiving…

JAMA Letter: Damage to DES After Balloon Expansion Documented in All 4 FDA-Approved Devices

Cracking, peeling, and other damage to polymer surfaces can be seen following delivery balloon expansion in all 4 drug eluting stents (DES) currently…

Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Viable Alternative to CTA for EVAR Follow-up

Second generation contrast enhanced ultrasound is nearly as effective as computed tomographic angiography (CTA) for detecting endoleaks in patients…

Stress Echo Appears Overused in Asymptomatic Patients after Revascularization

After revascularization, stress echocardiography can help identify high risk asymptomatic patients, but it provides no better guidance for patient…

EuroPCR 2012: Biodegradable Devices, Imaging Take Center Stage

PARIS, France—Findings on novel devices and imaging techniques, as well as other practice changing results, were presented at last week's EuroPCR 2012,…

GIFT Published: Role of CYP2C19 in Clopidogrel Response Variability Confirmed

Patients’ CYP2C19 genotype plays a significant role in responsiveness to clopidogrel in both the acute and maintenance phases of antiplatelet therapy,…

Meta-analysis: Superior Efficacy with DES at No Cost to Safety

Drug eluting stents (DES) substantially reduce target vessel revascularization (TVR) following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) compared with…

No Clear Winner in Tests Between Biodegradable-Polymer DES vs. Conventional SES

PARIS, France—Two large randomized trials presented May 17 at EuroPCR 2012 showed nearly identical results for biodegradeable polymer drug eluting…

Radial Approach Paving the Way to Better Outcomes in Acute MI Patients

PARIS, France—Results from 2 observational studies presented May 15 at EuroPCR are consistent with a growing body of literature demonstrating improved…

TAVR Studies Tease Out Influences on Clinical Outcome