Lipoprotein(a) predicts risk of recurrent MI in older adults, Aus doctors find
Over-60s with existing coronary heart disease have a higher risk of recurrent MI or angina in the presence of elevated lipoprotein(a) levels, results from a…
Tag: Heart disease
Serial NT-proBNP testing can identify future HF risk: study
Sustained elevations in NT-proBNP among asymptomatic middle-aged adults may predict heart failure and death from any cause, according to US doctors. Results from their cohort…
A GP guide to spontaneous coronary artery dissection
Significant number of MIs are related to non-athero-sclerotic mechanisms, which require specific diagnostic and therapeutic strategies (see figure 1). Takotsubo syndrome, coronary vasospasm, myocarditis, coronary…
New heart failure guidance stresses four pillars of management
ARNI now considered ‘superior’ to ACEi, and SGLT2i makes an entrance.
Medicare ‘discriminating against’ patients with INOCA
Changes to the MBS make it less likely that patients will be optimally investigated and some may go undiagnosed, says Professor Jamie Layland.
PCI guided by quantitative flow ratio improves outcomes: study
Use of a computer model to decide which lesions should be targeted also spared some patients from unnecessary procedures, researchers say.
Coronary calcium scores ‘can’t rule out stenosis in under-60s’
Most patients aged under 40 with obstructive CHD have a zero score, study shows.
Empagliflozin ‘cuts HF risk’ regardless of natriuretic peptide levels
Furthermore, levels of the biomarker after 12 weeks of therapy are prognostic, researchers report.
Even mild aortic stenosis linked to raised mortality: Aus study
Data from a large cohort of patients undergoing repeat echocardiography underlines the need for better surveillance of at-risk patients, researcher…
‘Few complications’ with left ventricular assist devices in over-65s
In well-selected older patients the device can greatly improve quality of life, US researchers say.
