Real-World Complexities of PCI vs CABG in LM CAD: SCAAR Analysis medscape.com/viewarticle/98… @medscape

Randomized comparisons of PCI and CABG for left-main coronary disease, naturally enrolled patients suitable for either procedure. But that takes a toll on their relevance to clinical practice, where patients are not so narrowly defined. #TCT2022 ms.spr.ly/6014jAiBw

Fully optimized medical therapy in #HFrEF may indirectly, lessen the severity of associated MR that might render invasive mitral valve repair unnecessary for some patients. #HFSA2022 #CardioTwitter ms.spr.ly/6013dGr1V

It's been said that one can observe a lot just by watching. Turning such observation inward might lead to BP reductions that approach what's possible from an antihypertensive agent, new evidence suggests. #AHA22 #CardioTwitter ms.spr.ly/6016dau4O

Electronic 'nudges' that promote new statin prescriptions seemed most effective when sent to patients as well as their primary care doctors in a randomized trial. ms.spr.ly/6012eygeq

The potential adverse effects of caffeine in people with severe hypertension may outweigh the putative overall cardioprotective benefits of coffee intake. ms.spr.ly/6013eb1K7

Further evidence that the gut microbiome affects the development of CVD, HF in particular, has emerged in a new report. ms.spr.ly/6010ebHiI

In the age of #TEER, the case volume for surgical MV repair of degenerative #vhdMR hasn’t experienced much change. However, there’s been a shift at centers that offer both options, according to a study in #JACC. Read more in Medscape: wb.md/3K6Abfo Steve Stiles

What happened to surgical MV repair in the MitraClip era? ms.spr.ly/601953RRJ

Thx Steve Stiles for this piece on our JAMA Cardiology paper on subclinical bradyarrhythmias jamanetwork.com/journals/jamac… 👉New tech comes w great potential for health, but as testing increases not all things we previously defined as *disease* will qualify for just that John Mandrola, MD

Case volumes, staffing needs, and costs for congenital heart disease will climb as many states abolish or restrict abortion rights. How should hospitals and policymakers prepare. #CardioTwitter ms.spr.ly/60105peLO

Mini-invasive MV repair as safe, effective as sternotomy surgery but has advantages: UK mini-mitral trial #ACC23 #WCCardio ms.spr.ly/60145oCAE

In a small randomized trial, pacemaker therapy failed to improve exercise capacity or quality of life in #HFpEF patients. These findings were presented at #ACC23/#WCCardio. Find out more in Medscape with Steve Stiles: wb.md/3ZReeG6

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Treat-to-target or high-intensity statin in clinical CAD? #WCCardio #ACC23 ms.spr.ly/601957YGl

Pacemaker therapy that boosts impaired heart rate response to exertion failed to improve exercise capacity or quality of life in patients with HFpEF in a small randomized trial. ms.spr.ly/60145FCXC

Among adults with #Diabetes & no history of #HeartFailure, NSAID use increases the risk of heart failure hospitalization, according to a new study in #JACC. Read more about the latest findings in Medscape: wb.md/41qmixW Steve Stiles

Impact of RV Pacing in HF, CRT Benefit Shown in BUDAPEST-CRT #ESCCongress ms.spr.ly/60159nBaD

My comments on new efforts in cardiology certification. "The key is that any approach needs to ask the question, is the cost & effort producing benefit for patients & society? If it is not, we have not found the right system." C. Michael Gibson MD American College of Cardiology medscape.com/viewarticle/99…

Heartfelt thanks to my theheartorg | Medscape / Medscape colleagues for the retirement sendoff Friday 13th. Hardly a bad luck day, I got to appreciate my good fortune to work w/them 19 yr and many other capable, devout journalists & editors these 40 yr of (mostly) cardio reporting-Cheers!