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Dr. Bernard Monteleone, former Head of Cardiology at St. Francis Hospital in New York, gives an informed analysis of highly-anticipated trials and whether or not their findings could impact clinical p... more
FAQs about Practice Impact Extra:How many episodes does Practice Impact Extra have?The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.
March 31, 202012 Is Remnant Cholesterol an Overlooked Treatment Opportunity?A 2016 Danish study showed remnant cholesterol, VLDL, was as critical as LDL cholesterol in myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke. Is it a practice impact opportunity that deserves closer attention to reduce the incidence of myocardial infarction and stroke?...more5minPlay
March 24, 202011 FOURIER Delivers Hard Clinical OutcomesImpressive results from the trial on PCKS9 inhibitors include a 59% reduction in LDL cholesterol and 25% reduction in CV death, MI, and stroke, with new findings on safety. Is the high cost sustainable, and what will the longer, ongoing ODYSSEY trial show?...more7minPlay
March 17, 202010 ISCHEMIA Trial’s Long-Awaited ResultsFor cardiologists considering treatment options for chronic stable angina with moderate to severe myocardial ischemia, the ISCHEMIA Trial offers evidence on the benefit of optimal medical management and treatment versus invasive therapy....more6minPlay
March 10, 202009 CTA Study Points at Benefits of Wider UseIf the five-year data on the Scott Hart reported in 2018 showed that the use of CTA in addition to standard care resulted in more correct diagnosis of coronary artery disease than standard care alone, then is it time we lowered the threshold for referring patients for CTA?...more5minPlay
March 03, 202008 COLCOT Trial and Benefits of ColchicineThe COLCOT Trial’s 4,700 patients were randomized to 0.5mg of Colchicine per day for 22 months. Trial outcomes saw impressive reductions in CV events, but is the anti-inflammatory a game-changer?...more4minPlay
February 25, 202007 CANTOS Trial Marks a New Direction in Atherosclerosis TreatmentCANTOS finds the drug Canakinumab’s impact on cholesterol levels, inflammation, and coronary artery events range from none to significant, and delivers important analysis from its pre-specified cancer event look....more9minPlay
February 18, 202006 The ODYSSEY TrialDr. Bernie discusses the treatment of cholesterol in patients who have had a heart attack or acute coronary syndrome....more5minPlay
February 11, 202005 Aortic Stenosis and the Asymptomatic PatientThe RECOVERY trial yields a promising intervention option to watchful waiting for asymptomatic patients with very severe aortic stenosis....more4minPlay
February 01, 202004 DAPA2 Trial and the ElderlyDr. Bernie sees the DAPA2 trial as a game-changer in the treatment of heart failure, but what’s the greatest benefit of its impact on the elderly?...more4minPlay
January 31, 202003 REDUCE-IT Subanalysis Targets US populationDr. Bernie explains how the EVAPORATE trial sheds light on the CV benefits of the REDUCE-IT trial and what it means for US population outcomes....more4minPlay
FAQs about Practice Impact Extra:How many episodes does Practice Impact Extra have?The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.