In this week's View, Dr. Eagle looks at a collaborative analysis of three randomized trials that investigated inflammation and cholesterol as predictors of cardiovascular events among patients receiving statin therapy. He then covers the 2023 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on Management of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores ACTIVE-AF, a randomized controlled trial on exercise and physical activity program in patients with atrial fibrillation.   Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View   ..read more

 In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle discusses the value of the balloon pulmonary angioplasty procedure for patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. He then reviews the sub analysis of the HOST EXAM trial assessing the benefit of aspirin versus clopidogrel as a maintenance strategy after coronary stenting.    Finally, Dr. Eagle explores the BIOVASC trial weighing in on immediate versus staged complete revascularization in patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome and multivessel coronary disease.    Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View &nb ..read more

In this week’s View, Dr. Deepak Bhatt sits in for Dr. Eagle and discusses heart failure following anti-inflammatory medications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, then looks at the results of the ARCHITECT Study concerning alirocumab and coronary atherosclerosis in asymptomatic patients with familial hypercholesterolemia.    Finally, Dr. Bhatt explores a state-of-the-art review of the benefits of exercise in cardiovascular diseases, from mechanisms to clinical implementation.   Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View   ..read more

In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle discusses implantable defibrillator system shock function, mortality, and cause of death after magnetic resonance imaging. He then explores the association of preoperative medical consultation with a reduction in adverse postoperative outcomes and use of processes of care.   Finally, Dr. Eagle explores a comprehensive analysis of a multicenter registry that examined the prognostic implications of discordant low-gradient severe aortic stenosis.  Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View   ..read more

In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle discusses the incidence of cardiac arrest during sports among women versus men, then looks at a scientific statement from the American Heart Association on atrial fibrillation occurring during acute hospitalization. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores the results reported in the RACING Trial that addressed the use of moderate-intensity statins with ezetimibe vs. high-intensity statins in patients with diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.  Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View   ..read more

In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle discusses a prespecified analysis of the NUDGE-FLU trial that reported on the effectiveness of electronic nudges on influenza vaccination rate in older adults with cardiovascular disease, then looks at a comparison of the ESC/EACTS vs. ACC/AHA guidelines for the management of severe aortic stenosis. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores a long-term study of pregnancy complications and long-term mortality in a diverse cohort. Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View  ..read more

Dr. Deepak Bhatt reviews the Day 3 late-breaking science from ACC.23, including FREEDOM COVID ANTICOAG (0:52), STELLAR Phase III (1:49), and PULSED AF (2:49). The ACC is providing coverage of the hottest ACC.23 science. For trial summaries, news coverage, daily video wrap-ups and more, visit ACC's Meeting Coverage page and follow the ACC on social media using the hashtag #ACC23 to join the conversation.  Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View  ..read more

Drs. Michael Gibson, Suzanne Baron and Deepak Bhatt review the Day 2 late-breaking science from ACC.23, including BIOVASC (0:39), UK MINI MITRAL (2:12), and BETTER CARE HF (4:15). The ACC is providing coverage of the hottest ACC.23 science. For trial summaries, news coverage, daily video wrap-ups and more, visit ACC's Meeting Coverage page and follow the ACC on social media using the hashtag #ACC23 to join the conversation.    Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View   ..read more

Drs. Michael Gibson, Rasha Al-Lamee and Javed Butler review the Day 1 late-breaking science from ACC.23, including CLEAR OUTCOMES (0:41), TRILUMINATE (2:35) and STOP CA (5:25).    The ACC is providing coverage of the hottest ACC.23 science. For trial summaries, news coverage, daily video wrap-ups and more, visit ACC's Meeting Coverage page  and follow the ACC on social media using #ACC23 to join the conversation.      ..read more

In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle discusses Lp(a) as a main driver for the risk of ASCVD, MI, and aortic valve stenosis independent of CRP. This article is timely as we continue to attempt to lower the risks with ongoing trials currently working on relevant therapeutic options for lowering Lp(a).   Then Dr. Eagle looks at women with CHD and mild PH who appear to have better pregnancy outcomes as compared with those with moderate-to-severe PH.   Finally, Dr. Eagle explores the PARTNER Trials and its insights concerning cardiac damage and quality of life after Aortic Valve Repla ..read more