Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Heart Microcirculation: A New Frontier in Cardiovascular Health

Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Heart Microcirculation: A New Frontier in Cardiovascular Health In the realm of cardiovascular health, a recent study published in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging has illuminated a critical yet often overlooked aspect of heart health: coronary microvascular function. This function pertains to the ability of the small blood vessels within the heart to […]

Edoxaban Monotherapy Triumphs in AF and Stable Coronary Disease: Insights from EPIC-CAD

Edoxaban Monotherapy Triumphs in AF and Stable Coronary Disease: Insights from EPIC-CAD The EPIC-CAD trial has provided compelling evidence that for patients with high-risk atrial fibrillation (AF) and stable coronary artery disease (CAD), the optimal treatment strategy involves the use of anticoagulation monotherapy, specifically Edoxaban, rather than a combination therapy that includes antiplatelet agents. This […]

The Efficacy of Drug-Coated Balloons vs. Drug-Eluting Stents in Coronary Artery Disease: A Comprehensive Analysis

The Efficacy of Drug-Coated Balloons vs. Drug-Eluting Stents in Coronary Artery Disease: A Comprehensive Analysis The recent European Society of Cardiology (ESC) meeting highlighted a significant study comparing drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty to the more traditional stenting method as an initial treatment for de novo coronary artery stenoses. This investigation, known as the RECCAGEFREE I […]