The EPIC-CAD trial, recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine, evaluated the efficacy and safety of edoxaban monotherapy compared to dual antithrombotic therapy in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) and high-risk atrial fibrillation (AF). This open-label, … Read More
Cardiovascular Disease
MATTERHORN Trial Summary: Mitral Valve Repair vs. Surgery in Secondary MR
The MATTERHORN trial, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, investigates the efficacy of transcatheter repair (M-TEER) versus surgical mitral-valve repair for secondary mitral regurgitation (MR) in patients with heart failure. This randomized controlled trial included 208 patients, equally … Read More
OPT-BIRISK Trial: Clopidogrel Monotherapy in High Risk ACS
Trial Title: OPT-BIRISKStudy Type: Multicenter, double-blind, randomized trial Objective: To determine if extended P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy with clopidogrel is superior to ongoing dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with aspirin and clopidogrel after 9 to 12 months of DAPT after PCI in … Read More
SEQUOIA-HCM Trial: Aficamten in HCM
SEQUOIA-HCMAficamten for Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Design: Objective: Patients: Inclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria: Comparison: Primary Outcome: Secondary Outcomes: Conclusion: Reference: This data highlights the key points of the SEQUOIA-HCM trial, comparing the outcomes of aficamten versus placebo in patients with … Read More
STOPDAPT-3 Trial: Prasugrel Monotherapy after PCI
STOPDAPT-3 TrialShort and Optimal Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After Everolimus-Eluting Cobalt-Chromium Stent-3 Design: Objective: Patients: Inclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria: Comparison: Primary Outcomes: Secondary Outcomes: Conclusion: Reference: This data highlights the key points of the STOPDAPT-3 trial, comparing the outcomes … Read More
IRONMAN Trial: IV Iron in HF
IRONMAN Trial Effectiveness of Intravenous Iron Treatment Versus Standard Care in Patients With Heart Failure and Iron Deficiency A randomized, open-label, blinded-endpoint trial Objective:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of ferric derisomaltose on cardiovascular outcomes among patients with heart failure … Read More
Bridge-TIMI 73a Trial: Olezarsen for Hypertriglyceridemia
Bridge–TIMI 73a Trial Olezarsen for Hypertriglyceridemia in Patients at High Cardiovascular Risk A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial Objective:To assess the efficacy and safety of olezarsen for lowering triglyceride levels in patients with moderate hypertriglyceridemia plus elevated cardiovascular risk and in … Read More
FCS BALANCE: Olezarsen in Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome
FCS BALANCE Trial Olezarsen, Acute Pancreatitis, and Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) A phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial Objective:To assess the efficacy and safety of olezarsen (given once every 4 weeks) in reducing fasting triglyceride level in patients with familial chylomicronemia … Read More
DEA-HF Trial: Diuretics Regimen in CHF
The infographic details findings from the DEA-HF study, which was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of three different diuretic treatment regimens in patients with ambulatory congested heart failure (CHF). The study was conducted in a prospective, randomized, open-label, … Read More
The Therapeutic Potential of Apolipoprotein A1 Infusion in Cardiovascular Disease Management
Introduction Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1), the primary protein component of High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL), plays a crucial role in reverse cholesterol transport, a vital process for cardiovascular health. Recent advancements in cardiovascular therapeutics have seen innovative approaches such as ApoA1 infusion, aiming … Read More