Effect of icosapent ethyl on progression of coronary atherosclerosis in patients with elevated triglycerides on statin therapy: a prospective, placebo-controlled randomized trial (EVAPORATE): interim results
ICosapent ethyl (IPE) added to statin therapy reduced initial CV events by 25% and total CV Events by 30% in the REDUCE-IT study. The study is the fir...
Deletion of fibroblast activation protein provides atheroprotection
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Differences in Management of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients With Medicare Advantage vs Traditional Fee-for-Service Medicare Among Cardiology Practices
One-third of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) Medicare Advantage incentivizes performance on evidence-based care. Study...
Levels of Evidence Supporting American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association and European Society of Cardiology Guidelines, 2008-2018
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Published Articles Reporting Studies by Industry Employees on Interventional Cardiology Devices
Findings were based on studies published between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2012. Authors with IEAs were significantly more likely to report po...
Hypertension
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Role of the Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptors in Hypertension
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