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Meeting Briefs > ESC 2009

 
Summarized by Duk-Woo Park, MD (Asan Medical Center)
1. Randomised controlled trial of low dose aspirin in the prevention of cardiovascular events and death in subjects with asymptomatic atherosclerosis.
Source: Presented by G. Fowkes at: ESC 2009 : Hot Line, Webcast
2. A randomized comparison of a clopidogrel high loading and maintenance dose regimen versus standard dose and high versus low dose aspirin in 25,000 patients with acute coronary syndromes : CURRENT OASIS 7 Trial Results.
Source: Presented by S. R. Mehta at: ESC 2009 : Hot Line, Webcast
3. Comparison of Ticagrelor, the first reversible oral P2Y12 receptor antagonist, with clopidogrel in patients with acute coronary syndromes: results of the PLATelet inhibition and patient Outcomes (PLATO) trial.
Source: Presented by L. C. Wallentin at: ESC 2009 : Hot Line, Webcast
4. A randomized trial of dabigatran, a oral direct thrombin inhibitor, compared to warfarin in 18,113 patients with atrial fibrillation at high risk of stroke.
Source: Presented by S. J. Connolly at: ESC 2009 : Hot Line, Webcast
5. Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Otamixaban, an Intravenous, Selective Factor Xa Inhibitor for the Treatment of Non-ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes: Results of SEPIA-ACS1 TIMI 42.
Source: Presented by M. Sabatine at: ESC 2009 : Hot Line, Webcast
6. Immediate angioplasty versus ischemia-guided management after thrombolysis for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in areas with very long transfers: The NORDISTEMI study.
Source: Presented by S. Halvorsen at: ESC 2009 : Hot Line, Webcast
7 Unprotected left main revascularization in patients with acute coronary syndromes: GRACE left main study.
Source: Presented by G. Montalescot at: ESC 2009 : Hot Line, Webcast
8. Primary angioplasty versus fibrinolysis in the very elderly: The TRIANA Study.
Source: Presented by H. Bueno at: ESC 2009 : Hot Line, Webcast
9. Routine upfront abciximab versus standard peri-procedural therapy in patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention for cardiogenic shock: The PRAGUE-7 Study.
Source: Presented by P. Widimsky at: ESC 2009 : Hot Line, Webcast
10. Randomized trial of 3-limus agent-eluting stents with biodegradable or permanent polymer coating: ISAR-TEST-4 study.
Source: Presented by J. Mehilli at: ESC 2009 : Hot Line, Webcast
11. Effects of Valsartan on morbidity and mortality in uncontrolled hypertensive patients with high risk of cardiovascular events (KYOTO Heart Study).
Source: Presented by H. Matsubara at: ESC 2009 : Hot Line, Webcast
12. Effects of Rolofylline in Patients with Acute Heart Failure Syndrome and Renal Impairment: Findings from the PROTECT Study.
Source: Presented by M. Metra at: ESC 2009 : Hot Line, Webcast
13. A randomized evaluation of irbesartan versus placebo in patients with Atrial Fibrillation (factorial design of ACTIVE Program).
Source: Presented by S. Yusuf at: ESC 2009 : Hot Line, Webcast
14. Reduction in the risk of heart failure with preventive cardiac resynchronization therapy: MADIT-CRT Trial.
Source: Presented by A. J. Moss at: ESC 2009 : Hot Line, Webcast
15. B-CONVINCED: Beta-blocker CONtinuation Versus INterruption in patients with Congestive heart failure hospitalizED for a decompensation episode.
Source: Presented by G. Jondeau at: ESC 2009 : Clinical Trial Update, Webcast
16. The impact of achieved heart rate and reduction in heart rate on cardiovascular outcomes: an analysis of the Ivabradine arm of the BEAUTIFUL trial.
Source: Presented by K. M. Fox at: ESC 2009 : Clinical Trial Update, Webcast
17. Effects of rosuvastatin on atrial fibrillation occurrence: ancillary results of the GISSI-HF trial.
Source: Presented by A. P. Maggioni at: ESC 2009 : Clinical Trial Update, Webcast
18. Characteristics of patients enrolled in the Predictors of Response to CRT (PROSPECT) trial: comparison of subgroups according to extent of LV reverse remodeling.
Source: Presented by RJ van Bommel at: ESC 2009 : Clinical Trial Update, Webcast
19. Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Induces Major Structural and Functional Reverse Remodeling In Mild Heart Failure. 24 month results of the REVERSE trial.
Source: Presented by S. Ghio at: ESC 2009 : Clinical Trial Update, Webcast
20. The risk of cardiovascular event for patients treated with clopidogrel or prasugrel in combination with a Proton Pump Inhibitor: Results from the TRITON-TIMI 38 Trial.
Source: Presented by M. O'Donoghue at: ESC 2009 : Clinical Trial Update, Webcast
21. Effect of rosiglitazone on coronary events in the RECORD study.
Source: Presented by J. J. V. McMurray at: ESC 2009 : Clinical Trial Update, Webcast
22. Randomized evidence on Rosuvastatin for primary prevention in individuals 70 years of age or older. JUPITER.
Source: Presented by R. Glynn at: ESC 2009 : Clinical Trial Update, Webcast
23. International impact of atherothrombotic vascular disease and events - 3-year data from the REACH Registry.
Source: Presented by M. Alberts at: ESC 2009 : Clinical Trial Update, Webcast
24. Impact of bleeding types on mortality after PCI: Results from a patient-level pooled analysis of the REPLACE-2, ACUITY and HORIZONS trials.
Source: Presented by R. Mehran at: ESC 2009 : Clinical Trial Update, Webcast
25. Clinical outcome after thrombectomy or standard angioplasty in patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction: individual patient-data pooled analysis of 11 randomized trials. ATTEMPT.
Source: Presented by F. Burzotta at: ESC 2009 : Clinical Trial Update, Webcast
26. Optimal revascularization strategy in patients with three-vessel disease and/or left main disease: The 2 year outcomes of the SYNTAX Trial.
Source: Presented by AP Kappetein at: ESC 2009 : Clinical Trial Update, Webcast
27. Fractional flow reserve versus angiography for guiding PCI.
Source: Presented by N. H. J. Pijls at: ESC 2009 : Clinical Trial Update, Webcast
28. Survival in patients with heart failure and preserved versus impaired left ventricular ejection fraction: an individual patient data meta-analysis: MAGGIC.
Source: Presented by R. Doughty at: ESC 2009 : Clinical Trial Update, Webcast