First DCB Approved; DAPT Bleeds With Low LDL-C; Pre-CABG Cardiac Rehab

FDA approved the Agent drug-coated balloon (DCB) for coronary in-stent restenosis, making this the first DCB to make it to the U.S. market, manufacturer Boston Scientific announced.

In people with stable chest pain, a coronary artery calcium score of zero was associated with a very low risk of heart attack or stroke and suggested that subsequent invasive coronary angiography may be unnecessary. (Radiology)

Also for stable chest pain, a coronary CT-first imaging strategy was associated with a lower risk of major procedure-related complications than invasive coronary angiography in patients younger than 65 years. (JAMA Cardiology)

New HHS recommendations suggest that people with HIV at a lower risk threshold for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease start statin therapy after age 40.

People on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after a minor stroke were more likely to see bleeding side effects if they had low LDL cholesterol. (JAMA Neurology)

Standard cardiovascular risk calculations were unable to capture the disproportionate risk in certain groups with HIV, namely women and Black people, according to NIH-highlighted research.

Frail individuals had around 40% higher risk of incident atrial fibrillation in a longitudinal study. (European Heart Journal)

Various cardiometabolic, mental, and other disorders were linked to consumption of ultra-processed foods in a systemic umbrella review. (BMJ)

Evidence for a causal relationship between schizophrenia and cardioembolic stroke was suggested by a Mendelian randomization study. (Journal of the American Heart Association)

Each hour of exposure to high temperatures was associated with the onset of acute ischemic stroke. (JAMA Network Open)

Famous crossword editor Will Shortz announced that he is in recovery from a stroke. (New York Times)

Which cancer patients undergoing CAR T-cell therapies are more likely to experience cardiotoxicity events? Researchers identified a few predictors. (eClinicalMedicine)

IV albumin is not recommended for cardiovascular surgery in adults or children, per new International Collaboration for Transfusion Medicine Guidelines. (CHEST)

“Excellent” long-term outcomes of surgical resection of benign cardiac tumors at one center resulted in most patients being considered “cured.” (Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)

There was no harm nor benefit detected with inpatient cardiac rehabilitation to prepare people for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery for an acute coronary syndrome. (BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)

High-volume centers for surgical mitral valve (MV) repair produced better clinical outcomes for patients undergoing transcatheter edge-to-edge MV repair. (Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions)

Ultrasound enhancing agent Definity was FDA approved for pediatric patients with suboptimal echocardiograms, Lantheus Holdings said.

England’s current menu calorie labeling law is expected to reduce obesity and ultimately cardiovascular deaths. (The Lancet Public Health)

A sequence of long-noncoding RNA was implicated in progressive diabetic atherosclerosis, based on preclinical experiments. (Cell Reports)

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