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American College of Cardiology
But cardiac MRI, PET may still have value in some patients, per AIMI-HF trial
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Improvement in oxygen consumption response to physical exertion not observed in a small trial
Technology appears durable in most patients
Trial shows modest effect with daily recommendations to the treating team
Residual inflammation is important factor of cardiovascular risk
With a comprehensive return-to-play protocol, most athletes played again, researchers say
Despite failures, FREEDOM trial supports mortality advantage in general ward use
More therapeutic options suggested by STELLAR, A DUE trials
Observational study suggests fewer deaths than with other approaches
No major widening nor narrowing of event curves yet
Randomized trial showed a small bump in adherence, but didn't move the dial on outcomes
Decision for mini thoracotomy may rest on patient preference, expert operator availability
Patients with ACS and multivessel disease saw multiple outcome benefits in BIOVASC trial
REVIVED-BCIS2 challenges long-held beliefs about myocardial viability
Hopes remain high for baxdrostat despite trial's adherence problems