Bivalirudin vs heparin in PCI for ACS.
28 studies, 584,249 patients: lower 30-day mortality (RR 0.85) and major bleeding (RR 0.59) with bivalirudin. No difference in MI. 17 of 28 studies were cohorts.
Yang, Li et al. Medicine 2026

Bivalirudin vs heparin in PCI for ACS.
28 studies, 584,249 patients: lower 30-day mortality (RR 0.85) and major bleeding (RR 0.59) with bivalirudin. No difference in MI. 17 of 28 studies were cohorts.
Yang, Li et al. Medicine 2026
How can professional societies move beyond conversation and take action to improve women’s health, strengthen women’s leadership, and reduce the global burden of CVD?
Catch up on the RISE @ ESC Congress 2026 session here: womenasone.org/latest-news/...
📣 The finalists for the Thomas J. Linnemeier Spirit of Interventional Cardiology Young Investigator Award have been announced!
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Major transformations in #lipid #metabolism & #cardiovascular disease prevention have occurred during the first quarter of the 21st century & have impacted clinical practice. Find out more in this TimeCapsule article www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
#LDL #cholesterol
Mid-oesophageal long axis view...
Impressively large left atrium (possibly the largest I have seen) and an equally abnormal mitral valve, with an apically displaced posterior leaflet and rheumatic-type appearances.
🫀 #DGKAkademie: IVUS/OCT-Workshop für Assistenz- & Pflegepersonal. Praxisnah: u.a. Katheteraufbau, IVUS am Simulator, Anbindung des OCT-System an das PACS und DICOM. Mehr Infos & Anmeldung:
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#DGK #Kardiologie #CardioSky
🚀 Heading to #TCT2026? Make it official with a personalized social graphic!
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“Predictive Utility of Coronary Artery Calcium Added to the PREVENT Equations.”
Publié ce jour dans @jama.com.
#MedSky #CardioSky
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New from SCAI: a two-part webinar series exploring professional opportunities for interventional cardiologists beyond the cath lab, from getting started to navigating risks and rewards.
November 5 + November 17
Register ➡️ https://scaipro.scai.org/URL/monetizing-work
📢 Happy PA Week to all PAs! 🌟
It's not too late to join us for BSEcho 2026 - will we see you next week?
Online registration closes this Friday: https://www.bsecho.org/BSEcho2026/BSEcho2026/Registration.aspx
A randomized study of 190 cath lab procedures found that textile-based radiation protection reduced weekly exposure by 78% for first operators and 77% for scrub nurses.
Safer, more sustainable clinical workplaces matter for women’s careers.
In just 25 days, the global cardiovascular community will gather in San Diego for 4 days of breakthrough science, innovation, and collaboration at #TCT2026.
Don't miss the world's premier forum for #interventionalcardiology! 👉 Register today: https://ow.ly/GJej50ZUHov
Found in translation: Using single-molecule imaging, we show that ERK signaling controls where protein translation happens during hypertrophic stimulation in #cardiomyocytes -revealing a dynamic, localized response. #cardiosky
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Ready for your research to make an impact? Submit your abstract or case for #ACC27-#WCCardio and connect your work with leading experts and peers from around the world in Houston.
📢 Deadline Extended: Submissions close Thursday, Oct. 8, at 1 p.m. ET. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pH6yn6 #CardioSky
Our #ASPC2026 sunrise yoga session brought together an inspiring group of attendees for a peaceful, energizing start to Saturday. Surrounded by nature and positive energy, we focused on wellness, connection, and cardiovascular health—one breath at a time.
At the Medtronic-sponsored lunch symposium at RISE @ ESC Congress 2026, the message was clear: equity in CV care and careers must move faster.
Practical solutions, from community BP checks to intentional sponsorship, can help women lead & access care.
🚨NEW ARTICLE🚨
Multi-valvular burden score and one-year mortality in ICU patients undergoing echocardiography: An exploratory cohort study: https://doi.org/10.1186/s44156-026-00139-x
🆕 ACC ECDP offers practical guidance for managing resistant #hypertension, from accurate BP measurement and diagnosis to treatment strategies, care teams, digital tools, and addressing barriers to care.
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