The ECLS-SHOCK trial, as reported in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2023, was a multicenter, parallel, randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the efficacy of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) complicated by … Read More
Cardiovascular Disease
RADIANCE-HTN TRIO Trial: Renal Denervation in HTN
The RADIANCE-HTN TRIO trial, detailed in The Lancet in 2021, is another pivotal study in the domain of hypertension treatment, focusing on a challenging group of patients: those resistant to a standard triple combination pill. This trial delves into the … Read More
SELECT Trial: Semaglutide and CV outcomes
Semaglutide Improve CV events? SELECT Trial Summary The SELECT trial, a pivotal study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) in November 2023, has offered the medical community valuable insights into the treatment of cardiovascular (CV) events in … Read More
ORBITA-2 Trial: PCI in Stable Angina
Understanding the Impact of PCI in Stable Angina: Insights from the ORBITA-2 Trial The ORBITA-2 trial has emerged as a cornerstone study in the field of cardiology, particularly in the treatment of stable angina through Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). This … Read More
T-PASS Trial: A Shift in Post-Stenting Treatment for ACS
T-PASS Trial Summary The management of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) after stenting has been a hot topic for medical researchers for years. The recent T-PASS Trial in 2023 has shed light on the possible advantages of shifting from the conventional … Read More
RITA 3 Trial: Interventional vs. Conservative Strategy in UA/NSTEMI
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ELAN Trial: Early vs. Later Initiation of DOAC in Acute Ischemic Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation
ELAN Trial Summary Introduction:The ELAN trial aimed to investigate the optimal timing of initiating direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in individuals with atrial fibrillation (AF) who had experienced an acute ischemic stroke. The study compared early anticoagulation (initiated within 48 hours … Read More
DIGAMI 2 Trial: Insulin-Based Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetic Patients Following MI
DIGAMI 2 Trial Summary Introduction:The DIGAMI 2 trial aimed to evaluate the effect of insulin-based glucose control in type 2 diabetic patients following myocardial infarction compared to conventional management at similar levels of glucose control. The study investigated three treatment … Read More
Vitamin D to Prevent Cancer and CVD: VITAL Trial
VITAL Trial Vitamin D Summary The VITAL trial aimed to investigate whether supplementation with vitamin D reduces the risk of cancer or cardiovascular disease. It was a nationwide, randomized, placebo-controlled trial conducted with a two-by-two factorial design, including vitamin D3 … Read More
VOYAGER PAD Trial: Rivaroxaban in PAD after Revascularization
VOYAGER PAD Trial Summary The VOYAGER PAD trial aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban, a factor Xa inhibitor, in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) who had undergone lower-extremity revascularization. Patients with PAD who have undergone revascularization … Read More