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The first comprehensive guideline for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome has been released by the @ahascience.bsky.social and @accintouch.bsky.social to outline the prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of CKM. www.tctmd.com/news/ahaacc-...
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CMS Proposes Expanding TAVI Coverage to Asymptomatic Patients
Vitamin K Supplementation May Reduce Coronary Calcification: VitaK-CAC
New 10-Year TAVI Data Generally ‘Reassuring’ But Highlight Challenges
Now Published: PREVUE-VALVE Charts the Prevalence of Valve Disease in the United States
Data from the TRISCEND II trial suggest that hospital cost and length of stay for patients undergoing TTVR vary by complication, with new pacemaker or cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation and renal replacement therapy as the primary drivers. www.tctmd.com/news/triscen...
A new joint consensus document by @scct-heart.bsky.social and @scainews.bsky.social offers guidance on using and reporting CT-FFR, with the hope that it will improve adoption, increase consistency, and boost outcomes for patients undergoing coronary CT angiography. www.tctmd.com/news/scct-sc...
In Europe, one in 25 patients undergoing TAVI for severe aortic stenosis has died between 30 days and 12 months after the procedure, with most deaths being noncardiovascular, according to new data from the TRITAVI registry. www.tctmd.com/news/followi...
For PCI patients, prasugrel stands out as the best oral P2Y12 inhibitor, associated with a lower likelihood of MACE, MI, and stent thrombosis without an increase in major bleeding, based on a new meta-analysis. www.tctmd.com/news/meta-an...
CMS Proposes Expanding TAVI Coverage to Asymptomatic Patients
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Wed, 06/17/2026 - 10:29
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The proposed decision memo also paves the way for triaging by chart review and enhancing flexibility for heart team decisions.
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The condition is a main determinant of CV risk and a major contributor to premature mortality, Chiadi Ndumele says.
The expert consensus document was written to improve adoption, increase consistency, and boost outcomes.
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Vitamin K Supplementation May Reduce Coronary Calcification: VitaK-CAC
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Tue, 06/16/2026 - 16:47
Yael L. Maxwell
But some argue that without knowledge of what the changes in CAC mean, these supplements are not ready for routine use.
Now Published: PREVUE-VALVE Charts the Prevalence of Valve Disease in the United States
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Tue, 06/16/2026 - 11:43
Caitlin E. Cox
Reaching participants through retail pharmacies, the study speaks to how much VHD goes underrecognized—with a few surprises.
New pacemaker/CIED implants and need for renal replacement therapy were the biggest contributors.
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New 10-Year TAVI Data Generally ‘Reassuring’ But Highlight Challenges
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Tue, 06/16/2026 - 13:17
Todd Neale
High mortality in elderly patients followed over a decade might complicate the lessons learned compared with SAVR.
