Periprocedural management of anticoagulation is a common clinical conundrum that
involves a multidisciplinary team, cuts across many specialties, and varies greatly between …

Background Currently, transradial access (TRA) is the recommended access for coronary
procedures because of increased safety, with radial artery occlusion (RAO) being its most …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to provide a quantitative appraisal of the effects on
clinical outcomes of radial access for coronary interventions in patients with coronary artery …

Abstract Aims Newer P2Y12 blockers (prasugrel and ticagrelor) demonstrated significant
ischaemic benefit over clopidogrel after acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, both …

Background: Transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion is an alternative strategy
for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Objectives: This study sought to …

Background: No study has so far compared Amulet with the new Watchman FLX in terms of
residual left atrial appendage (LAA) patency or clinical outcomes in patients undergoing …

Background: Left atrial appendage occlusion with WATCHMAN has emerged as viable
alternative to vitamin K antagonists in randomized controlled trials. Evaluating real-life …

Background The effects of rivaroxaban in patients with atrial fibrillation and a bioprosthetic
mitral valve remain uncertain. Methods In this randomized trial, we compared rivaroxaban …

Background Among patients with acute myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, and
multivessel coronary artery disease, the risk of a composite of death from any cause or …

BACKGROUND: Intravascular imaging–guided percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
with intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) or optical coherence tomography (OCT) showed …