P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy reduces the risk for major cardiovascular and cerebral events versus aspirin after percutaneous coronary intervention and DAPT.
Obicetrapib plus ezetimibe for 12 weeks reduced LDL cholesterol by almost 50% in people with or at high risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Adding obicetrapib to existing lipid-lowering therapy reduces LDL cholesterol levels by 30% in patients with atherosclerotic CV disease or heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.
Retinal artery occlusion is a rare complication of infective endocarditis. Following the diagnosis of bilateral RAO, TEE revealed the presence of mobile vegetation on the mitral leaflet. Blood culture confirmed E. rhusiopathiae endocarditis.
The essentials of individualised rehab programmes for elderly patients with CVD and frailty
Nearly half of adults over the age of 65 have some degree of frailty, and over two-thirds have cardiac disease.
Dr. Eduard Shantsila discusses the importance of individualised rehabilitation programmes in these patients, to reduce morbidity and mortality, and improve quality of life.
Retinal artery occlusion is a rare complication of infective endocarditis. Following the diagnosis of bilateral RAO, TEE revealed the presence of mobile vegetation on the mitral leaflet. Blood culture confirmed E. rhusiopathiae endocarditis.
TAVR use has increased in low-risk patients, but serious complications can still occur. An elderly patient underwent TAVR to treat severe bicuspid aortic valve stenosis but experienced multiple strokes 6 months later.
Patient presenting with chest tightness and dyspnea after surgery for thoracolumbar vertebral compression fracture. Multiorgan embolism was identified, caused by bone cement leakage.
