Search results for "Acute coronary syndrome"
Early CT coronary angiography does not appear warranted in suspected ACS
A randomized trial in the U.K. found that use of invasive angiography decreased and length of stay slightly increased in patients at intermediate risk for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who had early CT coronary angiography, but management and one-year outcomes were not affected.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/10/06/2.htm
6 Oct 2021
In elderly or low-weight patients with ACS, outcomes better with reduced-dose prasugrel than standard-dose ticagrelor
An age- and weight-adapted dose of prasugrel provided better protection against death, myocardial infarction, stroke, and major bleeding in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) ages 75 years and older or weighing less than 60 kg, according to a new subgroup analysis of a randomized trial.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/22/6.htm
22 Jul 2020
Adding ezetimibe to statin therapy after ACS may decrease hospitalizations, study finds
Once the drug is available as a generic, it could reduce health care costs for high-risk patients after acute coronary syndrome (ACS), the industry-funded study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/05/24/3.htm
24 May 2017
Study assesses survival effects of beta-blockers at discharge after PCI
Among patients undergoing PCI at a single Chinese hospital, beta-blockers at discharge were associated with lower mortality in NSTEMI patients, but not those with STEMI or unstable angina.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/23/2.htm
23 Nov 2016
Radial artery access for catheterization may produce better outcomes than femoral access
The study adds to the mounting evidence of the clinical benefits of radial access and should spur U.S. cardiologists to catch up to their international colleagues in adopting this approach, said an accompanying editorial.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/11/11/3.htm
11 Nov 2015
Depression a risk factor to consider in ACS patients
Depression should be considered as a risk factor for adverse outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/05/4.htm
5 Mar 2014
Almost 20% of eligible ACS inpatients don't get ACE inhibitors, ARBs at discharge
Nearly 20% of eligible patients hospitalized for an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) don't receive angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) at discharge, despite these being recommended by guidelines, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/05/3.htm
5 Mar 2014