Efficacy

Effects of Sacubitril/Valsartan Compared With ARBs or CCBs

A meta-analysis of 15 randomized controlled trials involving 4,824 patients with high blood pressure found that sacubitril/valsartan significantly improved multiple…

2 weeks ago

Carotid Revascularization Does Not Improve Cognition in Asymptomatic Severe Carotid Stenosis

In patients with severe asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis, carotid revascularization—either carotid artery stenting (CAS) or carotid endarterectomy (CEA)—added to intensive…

2 weeks ago

Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis Improves Outcomes in Intermediate-High–Risk Pulmonary Embolism

In patients with intermediate-high–risk acute pulmonary embolism, catheter-directed thrombolysis with alteplase plus anticoagulation significantly reduced the 7-day risk of death,…

1 month ago

Atorvastatin Prevents Cardiovascular Events in Older Adults without Prior Cardiovascular Disease

In a large randomized trial, atorvastatin 40 mg daily significantly reduced major cardiovascular events by 30% among community-dwelling adults aged…

1 month ago

Aficamten Improves Exercise Capacity and Health Status in Nonobstructive HCM

In patients with symptomatic nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), aficamten significantly improved exercise capacity and patient-reported health status compared with placebo…

1 month ago

DOACs Reduce Cardiovascular Events in Atrial Fibrillation at Intermediate Stroke Risk

In patients with atrial fibrillation at intermediate risk for stroke, direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) therapy significantly reduced the 24-month risk…

1 month ago

Single-Dose Psilocybin Effective in Major Depression

A randomized clinical trial found that a single 25 mg dose of psilocybin produced rapid antidepressant effects in patients with…

4 months ago

Intensive BP Control Is Effective and Safe Across Low and High DBP Levels

Intensive blood pressure (BP) control targeting <130/80 mm Hg reduced cardiovascular events and mortality consistently across all baseline diastolic blood…

10 months ago

Early Zalunfiban Injection Effective for Major Heart Attack:

In patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), early subcutaneous administration of zalunfiban significantly improved coronary artery patency and reduced…

11 months ago

Efficacy and Safety of Different Exercises for Knee Osteoarthritis

A systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of different exercise modalities for managing knee osteoarthritis, including…

12 months ago

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