Sudden Cardiac Death and Non–ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome
This pooled cohort analysis of data on 48 286 patients in 4 randomized clinical trials investigates the incidence of sudden cardiac death after non–ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (ACS) to...
View ArticleEffect of the Presence and Type of Angina on Cardiovascular Events
This study describes the characteristics of patients referred for typical, atypical, or no angina and examines the associations between angina type, pre–cardiac catheterization stress test results, and...
View ArticleTiming of Postdischarge Follow-up and Medication Adherence After MI
This observational study uses the Acute Coronary Treatment and Intervention Network Registry–Get With the Guidelines (ACTION Registry–GWTG) linked with Medicare Part D prescription fill data to examine...
View ArticleAtherosclerotic Burden and Heart Failure After Myocardial Infarction
This population-based study examines the association between the extent of coronary artery disease present after myocardial infarction and the development of heart failure.
View ArticleRecommendations for Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
This Clinical Guidelines Synopsis describes the 2015 update of the 2011 ACCF/AHA/SCAI Guideline for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and the 2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of ST-Elevation...
View ArticleLevels of Cardiac Troponin I in Patients With Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome
This diagnostic-test study examines the performance of high-sensitivity troponin I concentrations measured during evaluation of patients with suspected myocardial infarction at emergency department...
View ArticleDiagnosis of Myocardial Infarction Using Troponin I Algorithm
This diagnostic-test study evaluates a 1-hour diagnostic algorithm for diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction in patients presenting to the emergency department with acute chest pain.
View ArticleA Digital Health Intervention to Lower Cardiovascular Risk
This randomized clinical trial assesses whether a digital health intervention designed to change diet and physical activity improves the risk for myocardial infarction among a South Asian population.
View ArticleUnderstanding the Adverse Effects of Ticagrelor in Practice
Whether and when to prolong dual antiplatelet therapy beyond 1 year after an acute coronary syndrome remains controversial. Continuation of dual antiplatelet therapy beyond 1 year reduces the risk of...
View ArticleLong-term Tolerability of Ticagrelor After Myocardial Infarction
This study used data from the PEGASUS-TIMI 54 trial to investigate the reasons and timing of the discontinuation of ticagrelor among stable patients with a history of myocardial infarction.
View ArticleTrends and Disparities in Acute Myocardial Infarction by Income Levels
This study examines the rates of decline in hospitalization and mortality related to acute myocardial infarction by US county income levels from 1999 to 2013.
View ArticleReducing Acute Myocardial Infarction
A large and growing body of evidence suggests that poverty is linked with lower life expectancy and, in particular, with higher mortality rates due to cardiovascular disease (CVD). The causes are...
View ArticleThe Conundrum of the Definition of Type 2 Myocardial Infarction vs Injury
This Viewpoint discusses the problematic definition of type 2 myocardial infarction and offers a solution in the near future.
View ArticleResolving the Ambiguity of the Definition of Type 2 Myocardial Infarction
This Viewpoint discusses the ambiguity of the current definition of myocardial infarction and describes the benefits of a narrower definition.
View ArticleSeasonal Influenza Infections and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality
This time-series analysis of vital statistics records and emergency department visits in New York City of cardiovascular-related deaths quantifies the temporal association between seasonal influenza...
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