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New analysis finds no association between statins, cognitive impairment

16.01.20151885

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 25 randomized controlled trials yielded no significant association between statin therapy and cognitive impairment.

Delaying noncardiac surgery after stent implantation may reduce cardiac events

16.01.20151683

Risks associated with noncardiac surgery are highest in the first 6 months after coronary stent implantation, and a new study suggests that delaying noncardiac surgery for at least 6 months may yield improved outcomes in patients after stenting.

Alirocumab meets primary endpoints in ODYSSEY CHOICE trials

14.01.20152151

Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced that the phase 3 ODYSSEY CHOICE I and CHOICE II trials had each met their primary efficacy endpoints for monthly treatment with alirocumab in patients with hypercholesterolemia.

Right heart dysfunction in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

13.01.20151949

The goal of this study was to examine the haemodynamic, clinical, and prognostic correlates of right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) in HFpEF.

Five-Year Outcome of Catheter Ablation of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Using Termination of Atrial Fibrillation as a Procedural Endpoint

12.01.20151700

What is the long-term success rate of a stepwise radiofrequency catheter ablation strategy for persistent atrial fibrillation (AF)?

Digoxin linked to elevated risk for death, hospitalization in patients with AF

30.12.20141818

Data from the ATRIA-CVRN study suggest an association between digoxin and increased risk for death and hospitalization in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Russian Society of Cardiology gives 15 grants for participation in the Congress of the European Society of Cardiology 2015

29.12.20142816

Grants are provided for those young specialists whose abstracts will be accepted as oral or poster presentation.