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5. Rivaroxaban Outperforms Combination Therapy for AF, CAD
Rivaroxaban monotherapy outperformed combination therapy for AF, CAD, and prior atherothrombosis. https://t.co/1Zb2EY28eA @YCU_koho #AHAJournals pic.twitter.com/Nb536sxilK
— JAHA (@JAHA_AHA) October 25, 2021
4. FFR Guidance May be Strengthened by the Addition of Coronary Flow Measurements
Coronary Physiology Strikes Back?! ILIAS Registry shows that FFR guidance may be strengthened by the addition of coronary flow measurements in stable IHD. RCT needed here to change practice. #TCT2021 pic.twitter.com/m0FIo5oMic
— Andrew SP Sharp (@drandrewsharp) November 5, 2021
3. Cardiac Radiotherapy Induces Electrical Conduction
Enhancing cardiac conduction was not what we expected with cardiac radiotherapy. Thanks for sharing. Excellent science led by @RentschlerLab and @JulieSchwarz14 Link to manuscript here: https://t.co/fMEpjN9UDm
— Phillip Cuculich, MD (@DoctorPhillEP) October 10, 2021
2. Concomitant TV Repair in Degenerative MR
Highly anticipated data presented at #AHA21 on concomitant TV repair in degenerative MR.
— Philippe B. Bertrand (@Ph_Bertrand) November 13, 2021
Amazing work and effort by @CTSN16, and echo core lab @MGHHeartHealth @mghecho @JudyHungMD
Sim pub @NEJM : https://t.co/m67IXtecuC
A few thoughts: pic.twitter.com/96sjtKmUWV
1. Alcohol Stands Out as AF Trigger
#AHA21 Alcohol, but not caffeine is the culprit for PAF patients in this study. (We could use a Public Service announcement!) READ: Alcoholic Drinks Stand Out in Novel Trial Exploring AF Triggers https://t.co/wHlLuhDbi7 via @medscape @theheartorg
— Melissa Walton-Shirley (@MWaltonShirley) November 15, 2021