Researchers used PET/MRI to detect otherwise invisible inflammation. Less clear is how this might influence patient care.

The free risk calculator can be incorporated into existing spreadsheets of patient data for use in heart team discussions.

A sex gap seen in quality of life deserves further scrutiny, but the DISCHARGE trial data are still reassuring, says Maros ...

The higher stroke risk appears to accrue over time, and researchers say more work is needed to better understand why.

The observed treatment rates, which “absolutely can go higher,” wouldn’t be acceptable for serious cancers, Stephen Greene ...

Oral hygiene is often neglected when it comes to stroke, but it’s low-hanging fruit than can aid in primary prevention.

As patients experience all events, not just the first, researchers should consider adjusting their trials to capture all ...

STEMI criteria alone aren’t perfect for identifying occluded arteries, but still some question the need for a new paradigm.

Tailoring the number of consults based on HF severity, which can be assessed pragmatically, could pay dividends, say ...

The findings from the Women’s Health Initiative are in line with recent guidelines for the primary prevention of stroke.

Looking toward approval in the US, larger studies with careful hemodynamic data will be needed, says Martin Leon.

EMPOWER-CAD and BALI reinforce the utility of coronary lithotripsy, but the effect on hard outcomes is still unclear.