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High-risk patients who were randomized to switch to ticagrelor plus placebo had similar rates of cardiovascular events as those who continued ticagrelor plus aspirin, an industry-funded trial found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/08/2.htm
8 Oct 2019
Parsing periop predicaments
Due to a lack of evidence for best perioperative procedures, clinicians have debated for decades how to address circumstances such as stroke or atrial fibrillation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/07/parsing-periop-predicaments.htm
1 Jul 2024
New recommendations released on primary prevention of stroke
The updated guideline from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association addresses lifelong stroke prevention and includes new sex-and gender-specific recommendations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/29/1.htm
29 Oct 2024
Warnings on long-term dual antiplatelet therapy, more
This update covers the recall of rapid gram-negative combo panels, approval of an extended-release opioid analgesic, and a new rule about labeling prescription drugs related to pregnancy and lactation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/02/fda.htm
1 Feb 2015
Trial of apixaban with single and combination antiplatelet therapy in ACS stopped early due to observed increase in major bleeding events
Full-dose anticoagulation, in combination with antiplatelet therapy of any kind in patients with acute coronary syndrome, results in substantial bleeding without any clear additional benefit and should only be considered when required for another condition.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/11/4.htm
11 Aug 2015
New guidelines for dual antiplatelet therapy in patients with CAD
Clinicians should weigh ischemic risks and bleeding risks before adding a P2Y12 inhibitor to aspirin monotherapy or prolonging dual antiplatelet therapy, among other recommendations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/05/2.htm
5 Apr 2016
Take TIAs as seriously as a stroke
Internal medicine physicians play a critical role in educating patients about the seriousness of transient ischemic attacks and preventing their recurrence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/05/take-tias-as-seriously-as-a-stroke.htm
1 May 2023
New-generation anticoagulants associated with bleeding after ACS in patients on antiplatelet therapy
New-generation anticoagulants are associated with increased bleeding risk when used after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in patients taking antiplatelet agents, according to a new meta-analysis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/02/5.htm
2 Oct 2012
Take a team approach to coronary disease
A major update to a cardiology guideline puts team-based, patient-centered care at the forefront of management and highlights the role of healthy diet and exercise habits in reducing cardiovascular risk.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/take-a-team-approach-to-coronary-disease.htm
1 Feb 2024
Study of DAPT after TIA or minor stroke finds high-risk subgroup benefits more, has higher bleeding rates
The absolute but not the relative efficacy of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) over aspirin varied by stroke risk among patients who had already had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor ischemic stroke.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/09/2.htm
9 Jan 2024