November 25, 2017 — Here is a list of some of the key clinical trial presentations at the 2017 American Heart Association (AHA) annual meeting. It includes links to articles for each study.
• SPRINT Trial Data Support New AHA/ACC Hypertension Guidelines
• Catastrophic Expenses Common Among Uninsured Heart, Stroke Patients
• Heart Failure in Methamphetamine Users Could be the Next Epidemic Among Vets
• Treating Gum Disease May Help Lower Blood Pressure
• First Transcatheter Implant for Diastolic Heart Failure Successful
• Driving a Tesla Car Does Not Cause Defibrillator Shocks
• Coffee Associated With Reduced Risk of Heart Failure, Stroke
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Seven Times Higher Among Younger Diabetics
• Pregnant Asian Women Developing Hypertension at Increased Risk for Heart Failure
• Sleep Deprivation Increases Cardiovascular Disease in Older Women
• E-cigarettes Most Likely to be Used by Alcohol Drinkers, Former Cigarette Smokers
Links to Late-breaking Trials at Other Meetings:
TCT 2017 Late-breaking Clinical Trial Presentations
SCAI 2017 Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Presentations
Heart Rhythm Society 2017 Late-Breaking Electrophysiology Trials